16.04  CHANGE OF NAME

Effective: May 11, 1998

PURPOSE
To allow students to change the name that the University has on file for them.

AUTHORITY/SOURCE
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

POLICY
Students must keep their legal name on file by providing the Registrar's Office with documented change of names as warranted.

PROCEDURE
To change their name students must:

1. Fill out a "Change of Name" form available at the Registrar's Office or send a letter.

2. Attach a copy of the legal document of the change of name. Documentation must be provided, such as marriage certificate, divorce paper with the change of name included, naturalization certificate or a legal change of name order.  Students may also write a letter requesting the change of name and include certified copies of the required documents listed above.

Page last updated: April 11, 2002
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