Any student, staff, or faculty member may officially declare a chosen name to be used where possible across campus.

Chosen names will be reflected wherever possible, such as on the following SVA records:

Grade rosters
Attendance rosters
SVA ID cards
Mid-term evaluations
SVA email display name*

A legal name may be required for some records, including student transcripts, financial aid documents and student invoices, payroll records and tax documentation. Note that official correspondence from the College may use a person's legal name.

Individuals may complete a Chosen/Preferred Name Declaration Form with the Registrar. Current students, alumni, staff, and faculty members may update their chosen names (as well as other personal identity details) in their MyServices User Profile.

Changes to a chosen or preferred name will be made in the College’s main database system within 24 hours, but it may take additional time for the name to be reflected in other systems across campus.

* To change your SVA email display name, log in to your SVA email account and follow these instructions.

Registrar

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