Loyola University Chicago is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We recognize that faculty, staff, and students may use names other than their legal names to identify themselves. Except when an individual’s legal name is required by law, policy, or business needs, current employees and current students may choose to be identified in some university systems by the preferred name that they have designated in accordance with this policy.

Preferred name – An alternative to the individual’s legal first, middle, and/or last name.

Legal name – A person’s legal first, middle, and last name as it appears on official government documents such as licenses, passports, social security cards, birth certificates, and tax forms.

Primary name – A person’s legal name presumed in LOCUS/LAWSON and other systems.

Many members of the Loyola community use a name that differs from their legal/primary name. Allowable name formats might include (but are not limited to):

• A shortened derivative of a name (e.g., "Sue" for "Susan")
• A middle name instead of a first name
• A different last name
• Initials (e.g., "A.J."
• A name that is chosen to represent the individual’s identity (e.g., “Peter” instead of “Xingyu”)
• A name that better represents the individual’s gender identity

Loyola University will not accept a preferred name that is vulgar, offensive, or obscene, creates confusion of the individual with another individual, is an attempt to avoid a legal obligation, or otherwise constitutes misuse or abuse of this policy. Name changes are subject to review at any point in time by the Name Change Review Board (NCRB). The NCRB consists of the Dean of Students, Executive Director for Diversity and Inclusion, and Assistant Provost for Diversity or their designees.

Preferred names will be used where reasonably possible in the course of University business and education. Name changes on the Campus Card will require the posted replacement fee. Some examples of where preferred names may be used include but are not limited to:

• Rambler ID Card
• Faculty and Staff Directory
• Class and Grade Rosters

To submit a preferred name, visit LOCUS
Name change submissions are subject to review. Please see section III above for a list of acceptable preferred name formats.

Loyola University Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, or in any aspects of its employment of faculty and staff.

Review the full policy.

Faculty, Staff, and Students:

Loyola is dedicated to promoting privacy awareness and compliance. View the privacy policy pertaining to all persons accessing Loyola University Chicago computing resources.

Students:

Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Loyola University allows for the release of Directory Information which includes but is not limited to name (legal/primary and preferred), mailing and email addresses, phone numbers, dates of attendance, major, enrollment status, degrees awarded, honors received, participation in University activities, and height and weight of athletic team members. Students who wish to have their directory information BLOCKED from being released can update their privacy settings in LOCUS.

Illinois has a guide to procedures for changing your name.