Name And/Or Gender Marker Change and Student Record and Transcripts

Office of Registrar Name and/or Gender Marker Change and Student Record and Transcripts Trans-identified students may request a name change without legal documentation. Students are welcome to contact Michelle Zheng, Assistant Registrar, at 905-525-9140 ext. 24553 or by email at [email protected].

When calling the Office of the Registrar, inform them that you’re a trans-identified student and that you would like to make a name and/or gender marker change. The Assistant Registrar will book an appointment with you in order to assist you to change your name and/or gender marker across the McMaster system (MOSAIC), including getting a new student card (if needed). The options for gender marker are Male (M), Female (F) or Another Gender (X) or Unknown (U). Changes will occur on course lists, email, Avenue2Learn, Student Accessibility Services, accommodated test & exam envelopes, unofficial transcripts, Residence and Athletics & Recreation (by December, 2017).

Trans-identified students do not require legal documentation to change their name as shown on their transcript or diploma. However, this may lead to some complications in the future. For this reason, it is important to meet with the Assistant Registrar in order to talk about any possible issues that may arise from a legal name change.