The School of Labor and Urban Studies reaffirms The City University of New York (CUNY) Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-discrimination, and its long-standing commitment to nurture an inclusive and diverse community. The SLU administration, faculty, and staff all share responsibility for ensuring compliance with these policies and laws.
Our School does not discriminate because of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability (including HIV status), veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This policy applies to all, students, faculty and staff.
CUNYFirst Preferred Name Change
While CUNY SLU recognizes the importance that a change of name might have to students during their time with the school, a preferred name is not a legal name, but is generally used to change how others refer to you. For this purpose, students may identify a preferred name to be recorded in the student system. No documentation is required to have a preferred name recorded. Documents and records that may display a preferred name include, among other things, course rosters, student identification cards, student email addresses, and other documents issued by the school. Please note that only first and/or middle names may be changed. Please select names that you would be comfortable using in the classroom and other CUNY settings. After making this update your preferred name will also be shown on class rosters and Blackboard.
In order to change your preferred name follow these steps:
- Go onto the CUNYFirst Webpage
- Log into your account
- Go to Student Center
- Scroll down to Personal Information and Click “Names” on the left-hand side
- On that page you should be able to add a name and indicate that it is your preferred name.
Please note, a preferred name will not be reflected on, among other things, a student’s official academic record, diploma, or transcript. To change the name that is displayed/reflected on official academic record, diploma, or transcript students must follow the instructions on the Personal Data Change Request Form available in the Registrar’s Office. Official and legal name changes require specific documentation outlined on that form. If you have any questions, please reach out to SLU Registrar at Registrar@slu.cuny.edu