Updating Personal & Contact Information in SIS


The Student Information System (SIS) is where a student's personal & contact information is stored and can be edited and updated at any time. This includes:

It is important to keep this information up to date as PVCC sends communications about enrollment, financial aid, and more using the contact information in SIS.

Preferred Name

Students have the ability to change their preferred name in SIS. The preferred name set here will be shown in Canvas, Zoom, Google, and other systems. 

Instructions for Changing a Preferred Name

Mailing Address

The mailing address listed in SIS is one place where important information from PVCC may be sent. 

Instructions for Changing a Mailing Address

Phone Numbers

Students may update their phone number in SIS. PVCC offices may use the phone number listed here to contact students with important information. 

The phone number with type set to Mobile can be used for Multi-Factor Authentication SMS codes  

 
Instructions for Changing Phone Numbers

Email Addresses

Email addresses, other than a student's assigned VCCS account, may be updated in SIS. 

The email address with type set to Other can be used for Multi-Factor Authentication email codes  

 
Instructions for Changing Email Addresses

Emergency Contacts

SIS is where students can list the person or people that should be notified in the event of an emergency.

Instructions for Changing Emergency Contact

SIS Assistance

Connect with PVCC Technology Services: