How do I add a preferred first name on my student record?
We understand that the change of your preferred first name is part of the social transition journey as a transgender or non-binary student. While your legal name will still need to be used for official documentation, the University is able to display your preferred first name at selected systems. Please note that some of these changes require manual processing and are available only through the Student Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Team. This includes:
- on your student ID card
- how your name is displayed on the University email system
- on Canvas
- on campus accommodations systems
- on UB Sport membership
- on Guild of Students membership
- during your graduation ceremony
This service is only available to support students with EDI-related circumstances, for example, transgender and non-binary students, as part of their social transition journey.
For further information, please contact the Student EDI Team at studentedi@contacts.bham.ac.uk.