
Rowan College at Burlington County is committed to celebrating diversity and promoting the equitable treatment of our students, employees and broader community.
The chosen name procedure accommodates students to use a name, other than their legal name, that accurately reflects their gender or cultural identity on specific college documents and with college faculty and staff members.
How can you apply?
- Complete the chosen name form.
- The completed form will be submitted to Registration Office (registration@rcbc.edu) from your RCBC email account. The form only needs to be submitted once per name change request.*
*If you decide you are no longer interested in using a chosen name, you must resubmit the form.
Where will my chosen name appear?
The college will include your chosen name on the following documents and systems:
- Student ID
- Blackboard learning management system (used by faculty and students)
- Student services information systems (Self-Service and AVISO)
- Email address (must be updated before the beginning of a semester)
Will my legal name still be listed?
Your legal name will still appear on the following documents:
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Official transcripts
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Financial aid records
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Disciplinary records
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Diplomas
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Enrollment verifications
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Information mailed to you
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State and federal directory information
Restrictions for chosen names
Restrictions:
The college has the right to decline a chosen name request if it:
- Uses offensive or derogatory language.
- Is intended to misrepresent the person’s identity.
Have questions? Contact:
studentservices@rcbc.edu