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Disclaimer
Admissions & Records

Affirmed Name

All District students, employees, applicants, contractors, vendors, and visitors to be addressed by the names and pronouns they choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

The affirmed name system is for anyone at the College who goes by a first name other than their legal first name. The chosen name system is open to all members of the College (students, faculty, staff, administrators, etc.). Everyone who uses a chosen name has their own reasons for doing so.

Your affirmed name will be displayed everywhere your information appears (with some exceptions) such as: Canvas, student and employee ID cards, class rosters, diplomas, etc. All public listings and District-issued documents referring to you will reflect your chosen name except on private documents where your legal name is legally-required (such as transcripts, FAFSA, W2/ W4 forms, etc.).

Students’ legal names will be listed in academic records where it is legally-mandated (e.g., transcripts, Financial Aid, FAFSA), payroll/ student employment records (e.g., W2, W4.) Employees’ legal names
will be listed on documents where it is legally-mandated to do so, such as payroll, retirement accounts, and the Human Resources system.

If someone at the College verbally or physically assaults you because of your gender, sexually assaults
you, refuses to use your affirmed name and/or correct pronouns, shares your confidential legal name and/or gender-related information without your consent, or gossips about your gender, you may reference the District’s Title IX website, and file a complaint with the identified compliance officer.

Fall Classes Begin
August 17, 2026
Labor Day (Holiday)
September 7, 2026
Flex Day (No Classes)
October 7, 2026