Penn State's new Chosen Identity Policy AD 84 (Formerly Preferred Name and Gender Identity Policy) promotes and supports an open and inclusive environment through the establishment of a chosen name, gender identity, name prefixes, pronouns, and sexual orientation for use within University systems, where feasible. Not all University information systems, databases, and processes may be able to store or display these identifiers, and there may be situations that require use of the Legal Name or Legal Sex.
Therefore, individuals who utilize a Chosen Name or Chosen Gender within University systems should always be prepared to reference their Legal Name and Legal Sex, as well and to provide corresponding identification when necessary.
To make a change to chosen name, gender identity, name prefixes, pronouns, and sexual orientation go to www.accounts.psu
For information about making a legal name change head to the Student Legal Services website.