Name and Gender Change

Students are able to use CUNYfirst self-service to select a preferred first and middle name. Alternatively, students may submit a Preferred Name Request Form to the Registrar’s office. Employees who wish to select a preferred name should contact Human Resources.

Students can change their gender on all prior, present, and future college records at their discretion. Students can change their gender using the CUNYFirst self-select option or complete a Gender Change Request Form and submit to Registrar. Employees should contact Human Resources for gender changes.

Please be aware, however, that changing your gender in CUNYfirst may cause a mismatch if you are a recipient of federal financial aid. You are advised to contact the financial aid office and the Social Security Administration, to prevent any problems with data mismatches on file with the federal Department of Education, which administers federal student aid programs.  

1. Visit the CUNYFirst Webpage.
2. Log into your account.
3. Go to the Student Center.
4. Scroll down to "Personal Information" and click "Names" on the left-hand side.
5. On that page, you can add a name and indicate that it is your preferred name.

Please note that this will only change your name on CUNYFirst; it is not a legal name change. After making this update, your preferred name will also be shown on class rosters and Blackboard. This process is only available to students. Employees should contact Human Resources at 212-650-7226 for assistance.

Students and employees can request updates to their email display name, username, computer login, Zoom display name, and Teams/Office 365 display name.

To request updates, complete the following form: CCNY Email and Name Change Form.

Before making this request, please ensure that your preferred name is updated in CUNYFirst. Students can self-select a preferred name on CUNYFirst, while employees should contact Human Resources.

Submit the completed form via email to the CCNY IT Service Desk at servicedesk@ccny.cuny.edu or in person at NAC 1/301.

Please note that the process can take up to two weeks. If any student requires assistance, please contact genderresources@ccny.cuny.edu .

Employees can contact Human Resources at 212-650-7226 for additional support.

The class roster that faculty download will reflect your preferred name the following semester after you update it in CUNYfirst or by submitting the form to Registrar. Gender Resources recommends making these changes during the Summer or Winter sessions so your name is updated for the following semester.

Students and employees can request a new ID card free of charge with their preferred name.  Due to COVID-19, visit the ID Office webpage for updated procedures on how to obtain a new ID card.  

Students are entitled to change records to reflect new or resumed names in accordance with any court ordered legal name change. To obtain the change, a student must show an original or certified copy of the order.  

If there is a typographical or spelling error in your legal name, contact the Registrar for a request to change name or ID form.  Documents needed to verify the error include birth certificates, passports, social security cards, driver’s licenses, or other documents issued by federal, state or local government agencies.

• Gender Change Request Form
• Preferred Name Request Form

For support with these changes: 

• Students should contact Gender Resources 212-650-6498
• Employees should contact Human Resources 212-650-7226