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.
1Capen (North Campus), Buffalo, NY 14260-1631; 1Diefendorf (South Campus)
Phone: 716-645-5698; Fax: 716-645-7762
Email: ubregistrar@buffalo.edu
If a student is asked to provide documents that prove their name change request, they should plan to bring the original documents with them that accurately reflect their new name. If they need to leave copies or plan to mail their request, please have the copies notarized. Do not mail or leave original documents.