Current and former students may need to update the name associated with their academic records. Typical reasons for a name change include marriage, divorce, naturalization and use of a variation of their name.
If a student needs to have their name changed, we must change all of their records to reflect the new name. Then, their UB financial records, future academic transcripts and future diplomas will carry only that new name.
Names must consist solely of alphabetic characters and cannot include symbols, numbers or special characters. This ensures consistency and compatibility across all systems and records.
The student’s name on the I-20 or DS-2019 form must match the name on their passport.
Before completing this form, students should read the Update Legal Name page.
Students who want to change their preferred / chosen name should read the Preferred / Chosen Name page.
Statements and documentation submitted with this form fall under the university’s academic integrity policy, and supplying falsified information or documents may result in sanctions, up to and including expulsion.
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