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Chosen Name Request Form Information​

College of the Desert students may now have their chosen name appear on class rosters within Canvas, COD student photo ID card (upon request to Office of Student Life), and communications from the District. 

College of the Desert is required to use legal names on all legal documents. This includes but is not limited to; transcripts, degrees/certificates, billing, enrollment verification, or financial aid disbursements.

Students may either complete the form below or add their chosen name through their student Self-Service portal. 

  • Self-Service users will select User Options > User Profile > Edit Personal Identity.

Students may also utilize the Advocate Letter to assist having this conversation with their class faculty.

Chosen Name Request Form

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Students interested in making a legal name change need to complete the Legal Name Change Form​ and submit the required documentation as shown on the form to the Admissions and Records Office.

Your original COD student email address and Canvas login will remain the same. 

Chosen name will not affect your financial aid status, but the financial aid application must match the legal name as reflected on your social security card. 

 

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