Pasadena City College strives to foster an environment where students, faculty and staff are respected and safe, which can begin with how one chooses to be named. 

Reasons for having a preferred name may vary, but for some individuals who may be gender nonconforming and/ or transgender their chosen name is important. Although not only exclusive for our LGBTQIA2S+ students, the Name Change / Gender Marker Assistance also includes international students, or for individuals who simply want to adopt a new name that is more reflective than the name they currently have. 

To request a preferred / chosen name change, please submit the form below. 

If you have any questions or issues accessing / submitting the form, please email: pride@pasadena.edu

Please note that this is not a legal name change, and we are only able to change first names on PCC system name change. 

Preferred / Chosen names will show in the following places:

  • Lancer Point ID Card
  • Library
  • Counseling Department
  • PCC Connect emails and alerts
  • Class Rosters
  • Canvas Swipe Stations in Labs and Classrooms

Preferred / Chosen names will not show in the following places:

  • Lancer Plan (course audit)
  • Legal records (academic records and financial awards)
  • Email correspondence from some departments

PCC Admissions & Records: Student Information Change

Legal Name
You will need to submit your documentation showing you have had a legal name change to have your school records match your new name.

Acceptable supporting documentation includes:

  • Driver License
  • State issued Identification Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Filed Court Name Change
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Divorce Record
  • Citizenship Certificate (Accompanied by Court Name Change, usually stapled to the back)
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Passport

CA Legal Name Change and Gender Marker Referral Services

If you are seeking a CA legal name change and gender marker services, please contact pride@pasadena.edu with subject title: CA Legal Name Change and Gender Marker Referral Service,  we will be able to refer you to a local legal aid non-profit organization that specializes in legal name & gender markers change and the court processes.