{"id":35453,"date":"2024-09-26T08:01:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T06:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/?page_id=35453"},"modified":"2024-09-30T16:36:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T14:36:42","slug":"preferred-name","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/about\/gender-equality\/preferred-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Preferred name"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section py-0 static\">\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\"><!-- SecondaryNavigationMirror --><div class=\"js-secondary-nav--sticky wp-block-unilux-blocks-secondary-navigation\" id=\"e9373541-70e5-45ca-9a5b-3acc4203946a\">\n    <nav id=\"secondary-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Secondary menu\" class=\"secondary-nav\">\n        <button class=\"secondary-nav__button btn btn-solid--primary w-full\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"secondary-navigation__list\" title=\"The selected page 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aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--xs\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n        <span class=\"secondary-nav__name\">LGBTQ+<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end SecondaryNavigationMirror --><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"preferred-name-option\"\n    >\nPreferred name option<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-md\"><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list list-highlighted list-highlighted--architectural\"><li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"what-is-the-preferred-name-option\"\n    >\nWhat is the preferred name option?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>At the University of Luxembourg, we recognize the importance of addressing students by the name that reflects their identity. We are pleased to introduce the Preferred Name Option, allowing students to be known by a first name that differs from their legal name in most university contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"who-can-use-a-preferred-name\"\n    >\nWho can use a preferred name?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>Any student enrolled at the University of Luxembourg can request to use a preferred name. Whether you are transitioning to a new name, want to be known by a middle name or a nickname, or simply wish to change the way your name is represented, this option is available to you. Asking the use of the preferred name does not require any justification.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"where-will-my-preferred-name-be-used\"\n    >\n<strong>Where will my preferred name be used?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>Your <strong>preferred name<\/strong> will appear in <strong>many key university systems<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Welcome screen on Uni.lu computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Outlook \/ MS Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Office 365 interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">MS Teams, if applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Student life cycle application (ACME)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Student card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Student portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Course registration lists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Exam registration lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Graduation ceremony participation ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Learning Module System (Moodle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Ticketing service (servicenow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Mobility (MoveOn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">All lists (course registrations, exam registrations, graduation ceremony registrations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Student portal (teacher module)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Please note that your <strong>legal name<\/strong> will still be <strong>used in official university documents<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Internship agreements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Mobility contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Lease agreements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Study grants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Invoices (application fees, tuition fees, rents, penalties, deposits, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Lease contract (Planon housing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Restopolis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Orbi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Matrix (access management)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"how-to-set-your-preferred-name\"\n    >\n<strong>How to set your preferred name<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>The request to change the preferred first name can be made either at the time of registration or at any time during the year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/life-en\/contacts\/#admin-ba-ma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">raising a ticket with SEVE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>To ensure the smooth running of the graduation ceremony, preferred first name requests will no longer be accepted once the certificate of completion is issued. Changes will take effect across most systems within 24-48 hours. Please allow up to one week for all systems to reflect the update.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--warning \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--warning\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Currently, only Bachelor and Master students can request a preferred name.<br>Doctoral candidates, thank you for your patience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"faq\"\n    >\nFAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"6a8fcf5c-3e90-409b-a469-923341ea4474\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"can-i-use-any-name-i-want\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-fe974826-4c89-407a-96c2-a81b04a9a425\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-fe974826-4c89-407a-96c2-a81b04a9a425\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-fe974826-4c89-407a-96c2-a81b04a9a425\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Can I use any name I want?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-fe974826-4c89-407a-96c2-a81b04a9a425\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-fe974826-4c89-407a-96c2-a81b04a9a425\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;6a8fcf5c-3e90-409b-a469-923341ea4474&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Yes, with some exceptions. Names that are deemed inappropriate, offensive, or used for the purpose of misrepresentation will not be accepted. The university reserves the right to deny a preferred name if it does not align with these guidelines.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"will-my-preferred-name-be-used-for-official-documents\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-def690d9-9f06-492f-98c2-26cb301b5e06\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-def690d9-9f06-492f-98c2-26cb301b5e06\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-def690d9-9f06-492f-98c2-26cb301b5e06\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Will my preferred name be used for official documents?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-def690d9-9f06-492f-98c2-26cb301b5e06\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-def690d9-9f06-492f-98c2-26cb301b5e06\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;6a8fcf5c-3e90-409b-a469-923341ea4474&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>No, your legal name will continue to be used for all official documentation, such as diplomas, financial records, and legal correspondence.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"how-do-i-request-a-new-student-card-with-my-preferred-name\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-ba670906-a52f-4c17-b37c-99cfee56d35a\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-ba670906-a52f-4c17-b37c-99cfee56d35a\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-ba670906-a52f-4c17-b37c-99cfee56d35a\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                How do I request a new student card with my preferred name?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-ba670906-a52f-4c17-b37c-99cfee56d35a\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-ba670906-a52f-4c17-b37c-99cfee56d35a\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;6a8fcf5c-3e90-409b-a469-923341ea4474&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>After submitting your preferred name, you will receive an updated student ID card.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"can-i-change-my-preferred-name-more-than-once\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-a03e95fa-7097-47d4-99b4-48fb8805427f\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-a03e95fa-7097-47d4-99b4-48fb8805427f\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-a03e95fa-7097-47d4-99b4-48fb8805427f\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Can I change my preferred name more than once?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-a03e95fa-7097-47d4-99b4-48fb8805427f\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-a03e95fa-7097-47d4-99b4-48fb8805427f\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;6a8fcf5c-3e90-409b-a469-923341ea4474&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Yes, you can change your preferred name if necessary. 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