Request to Change Your Name or Pronouns

"Diversity and respect are two of the Â鶹ֱ²¥’s guiding values. Supporting and celebrating students’ diverse identities is an integral part of promoting their overall success and wellness in a higher education setting." - College Safe Zone Advisory Group

Chosen Name Change Policy:

A chosen name is also referred to as preferred name or nickname. A legal name is a name that is reflected on legal documents, such as a driver’s license or birth certificate.

  • Students can elect to identify a chosen first name to be used for internal college purposes. Last names cannot be updated without legal documentation. 
  • The legal and chosen names will be associated with the same student ID/account number.
  • Students will be obligated to pay for charges to their accounts regardless of the name used in communicating with them about College matters.
  • Legal name will be used for official college documents including transcripts, financial aid documents, financial obligations, and payroll records.

Please Note:

Chosen name requests will only be processed prior to the start of each semester (Spring, Summer or Fall).

All chosen name requests will be reviewed. The Â鶹ֱ²¥ reserves the right to deny any chosen first name requests that are deemed vulgar, promotes a business, or disrupts college operations.


Students who wish to change their first name and/or pronoun can formally request this by filling out the form below. Please read the policy outlined above before submitting your request.