Services

Preferred Name/Chosen Name

Everyone has a name they preferred to be called, sometimes it’s their legal name, but often times it’s not. With , аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢is working to ensure that we honor students’ chosen, or preferred names, where we are able. If you chose a preferred name, via a Name Change Request, here’s a listing of where it will currently display:

Preferred Name Displayed Legal Name Displayed
Canvas, including Class Rosters аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢official & unofficial transcripts
Archivum аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢email name
Diploma (upon request; cannot be notarized) аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ID card
Announced at Commencement (upon request) Online Campus Directory
Mailed correspondence from USF Mailed correspondence from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢(as required)
  Student Self-Service
  Library Services
  Enrollment and degree certifications, including National Student Clearinghouse reporting
  Any records related to Financial Aid, including National Student Loan Database System reporting
  Any records related to Student Financial Systems or employment as a student, including tax forms 1098-T and W-2
  Documentation to professional schools and colleges, including students who are pursuing Health and Legal occupations.
  Florida Shines
  Bulls Marketplace
  BullsConnect
  Parking and Transportation Services
  Simplicity

Name Change Requests should be sent to RegistrarUpdates@usf.edu for quickest processing.  If you are requesting a legal name change, be sure to include documentation with your request.

Still have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for quick answers and helpful information.