UCSB to Start Using Students’ Preferred Names

Starting in June, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) will use preferred student names in all campus services, including student IDs and class rosters, to promote transgender inclusivity. The transition was a complex task due to the various systems and databases involved. The change allows students to use their preferred first name without requiring legal documentation, benefiting a broad population, including international students and those who go by middle names or nicknames. However, the system update does not currently include displaying preferred pronouns.