Name Change (Chosen or Legal)

• Requests to add, update, or remove a Chosen Name can be made through Carleton Central.
• Navigate to the ‘Personal Information’ section and select the ‘Chosen Name (Set or Update your chosen name)’ item.
• On the submission page of the Chosen Name:
  • Enter the chosen name you wish to be identified by.
• Enter a personal email address where the Service Desk can contact you.
  • Click the Submit button.
• On the confirmation page:
  • Review the chosen name you submitted as well as the full name, MC1 username, and email address(es) displayed.
  • If they are correct and acceptable, click the Confirm Chosen Name button.
  • If you do not wish to confirm the chosen name, click the Cancel Request button to return to the submission page.
• Please allow 2 working days for your new email address to be created. Your chosen name will be updated immediately in the University’s database.
• No supporting documentation is required, but it is assumed that the request will be made in good faith.
• You are entitled to a free replacement of your Campus Card and U-Pass after changing your chosen name. You will need to return your old U-Pass in order to receive the replacement.

We have prepared a short video to walk you through the process of setting or updating your chosen name.

The complete change of name policy is available at the University Secretariat website.

• You must complete the University’s official “Legal Name Change Request form” (see the “Downloads” section at the bottom of this page). Appropriate documentation is required.
• Current and past students must submit their requests to the Registrar’s Office.
• Employees are required to submit their request to Human Resources.
• You are entitled to a free replacement of your Campus Card and U-Pass after changing your legal name. You will need to return your old U-Pass in order to receive the replacement.