Loyola University Chicago

Office of the Dean of Students

Division of Student Development

Preferred Name Policy

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 the following policy.