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Managing Pronouns

Managing Pronouns

Last Modified: Sep 2, 2025

 

 

Overview

Pronouns displayed in Spartan Connect are fed from MySJSU as part of the enhanced data feed. Pronouns are not editable in Spartan Connect directly and must be updated in MySJSU using the instructions below. Note that Spartan Connect is the only system integrated to use pronouns from MySJSU. Canvas and Zoom require you to set your pronouns within those applications directly.

See more information on the SJSU Pride Center website.

Instructions

  1. Log into one.sjsu.edu.

  2. Select MySJSU PeopleSoft

  3. For staff:

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    1. Open the Navigator (Compass icon)

    2. Select the Menu icon

    3. Select the Self Service folder

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    4. Select the Campus Personal Information folder

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    5. Select the Names item

  4. For students:

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    1. From your Student Center, select the Personal Information section in the left sidebar

    2. Then select the names

  5. Select the Pronouns tab (far right)

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  6. On the dropdown menu you will have 5 options:

    1. He/Him/His

    2. Not Listed

    3. She/Her/Hers

    4. They/Them/Theirs

    5. Use Name/Use Name/Use Name
      The dropdown box only offers the ability to select one option. If you'd like to use more than one pronoun set, select Not Listed, and enter your pronouns as you would like them to appear (e.g. they/she, she/he/they, zir/she, etc.).

  7. Ensure you are entering your pronouns into the three separate boxes provided, rather than all in one box.

  8. Click Save