Preferred Name Change

听A preferred name is a name a student wishes to be known by at 九色视频 that is different from the student's legal name (i.e. the name the name that appears on your birth certificate, passport, U.S. Social Security Card or driver鈥檚 license).

You can request a preferred name that displays on unofficial account settings, such as yours Instructors' Class List and Grade Rosters, as well as Canvas, and Etudes, among other campus systems.听

How to Request a Preferred Name Change

Admitted and current students may request a preferred name change once a student ID number has been issued. To change the personal name that displays in campus systems, follow these steps.

  1. Log into MyDelta
  2. Click on the 鈥淧rofile鈥 tile听
  3. Under 鈥淧ersonal Details鈥 click on the 鈥淧referred Name鈥 box听
  4. Edit to your preferred name听
  5. Make sure to click 鈥淪ave鈥 in the upper right-hand corner when finished听

Note: Please allow up to 2-5 business days for your updated name to be displayed.

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Preferred Name Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my preferred name appear after the request is processed?

A preferred name does not change one鈥檚 official legal name. Your student's preferred first name will be reflected in the following areas:听

  • Instructor鈥檚 Class List听
  • Grade Rosters听
  • Student Schedule of Classes听
  • Online Student Registration听
  • Canvas听

Legal names will continue to be used on transcripts and evaluations, diplomas, employment records for student employees, checks and tax forms issued by the District, as well as financial aid and scholarship documents.

Please note that if you use other programs and services on campus, there may be some offices that still only have access to the portion of the student information system that reflects your legal name.听 It will be helpful to inform those offices regarding your preferred name.

How do I change my Mustang Pass?

You may get a Mustang Pass with your preferred name on it by taking a print out of your Schedule of Classes that reflects your preferred name to the ASDC Office and following the procedures for obtaining a Mustang Pass. For pricing and hours of service, visit Associated Students Delta College (ASDC) home page.

Where will my legal name still be used?

Once the preferred name request has been completed, please note that your legal name will continue to be used anywhere one鈥檚 legal name is required, such as on your diploma, official transcript, employment records and any documentation involving financial aid or student accounts. Students must also continue to use their (legal) name when conducting official college business. Finally, requesting a preferred name will not change one鈥檚 Delta College email address.

Please note that the District reserves the right to delete a preferred name if it is used inappropriately or leads to misrepresentation or fraud.

Examples of preferred names that will not be approved:

  • Names containing foul or inappropriate language as deemed by Admissions and Records
  • Names used for the purpose of misrepresentation or fraud
How long will this take?

The change will be reflected in college communications within one or two business days. This will not impact access to your mailbox. Your previous display name will be replaced with your new email display name within two to three business days.

Changing Preferred Pronouns

Preferred pronouns are the gender pronouns a student wishes to be addressed by at 九色视频. You can edit your preferred pronouns that display on unofficial account settings, such as your Instructors' Class List and Grade Rosters, as well as Canvas, and Etudes, among other campus systems.听

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How to Edit Your Pronouns

Admitted and current students may edit their pronouns once a student ID number has been issued. To change the pronouns that display in campus systems, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your MyDelta homepage.
2. Select the "Profile" tile.
3. Under the "Personal Details" section, click the "Biographic" tab.
4. Select the "Gender Identity and Expression" menu item. Then "Pronouns."
5. A window will appear with a drop-down menu. Click it to view the list of available pronouns to select from.
6. Click the "Save" button when finished.

Note: Please allow up to 2-5 business days for your updated pronouns to be displayed.

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For Faculty and Staff: How to View Student Pronouns

Faculty:

1. Go to the "Faculty Homepage" and click on the "Faculty Center" tile.
2. Then click on any of the Class Roster images highlighted below. You will see the Pronouns listed below for each student if they entered them.

Staff:

1. Go to the "Admission & Records Homepage" and click on the "Student Customer Service" tile.
2. Enter a Student ID or search by one of the fields below.
3. After entering one of the fields and clicking "Search", you will be brought to the "Student Customer Service Center." Click on the "General Info" tab.
4. Then click on the "Personal Data" link. You will see the Pronouns listed here if a student has entered听it.

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