- Preferred First Name (PFN)
- What is a Preferred First Name (PFN)?
- How-To Video
- Legal Name
- What is my legal name?
- Downloads
Preferred First Name (PFN)
What is a Preferred First Name (PFN)?
Your preferred first name is the first name you commonly go by, and differs from your legal first name.
Carleton University requires that individuals use their legal name on all legal records and official documents (e.g. transcripts and Certificates of Enrolment).
The PFN is fully supported in the following systems:
- Campus Card / U-Pass
- CU email address
- MyCarletonOne (MC1) account
- Class lists and grading
- Brightspace
- myAudit results
- How do I update my Preferred First Name (PFN)?
- Requests to add, update, or remove the Preferred First Name (PFN) can be made through Carleton Central by clicking on ‘Personal Information/Preferred First Name’. This change will take effect within 2 working days.
- Please make sure to save or print the confirmation screen because you will need this information to finalize the process.
- 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 PFN. You will need to return your old U-Pass in order to receive the replacement.
How-To Video
This video will walk you through the process of changing your preferred first name.
How to Change Your Preferred First Name | Carleton Central How-To (YouTube)
Legal Name
What is my legal name?
Your legal name is the name you were given at birth. Non-Canadian students can find their legal names on their immigration documents or passport. This name is used on all official documentation and records (diploma, transcripts, etc.) at Carleton University.
Your legal name forms the basis for all of your academic accomplishments. As such, it is expected that students will provide a complete and accurate legal name upon application for admission and maintain and update this name if circumstances change.
- How do I update my legal name?
- 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.
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