Please Note: If you provide a preferred first name below, all email communications including decision letters will be addressed to your preferred name.
A first name by which an individual wishes to be identified, that is other than the individual's legal name, is a "name in use" often referred to as a preferred first name. UNC will provide a process to include a name in use for any student’s first name in UNC's information systems. While UNC will work toward primary use of the name in use, students should be aware that the use of the legal name will continue to be necessary in multiple communications and processes due to UNC business or legal requirements and/or system limitations.
UNC reserves the right to deny a request to include a name in use in its information systems if the request is fraudulent, carries connotations offensive or indecent, or violates the Board Policy Manual, University Regulations and/or Student Code of Conduct. Issues relating to such matters may be referred to the Dean of Students Office for consideration and resolution.
