True or Preferred Name

Help Us Get Your Name Right

Sometimes a person's given name doesn't reflect who they are. Students may identify themselves by a name that is different from their legal name, or they may legally change their name, for a variety of important reasons. Here are some ways to help us get your name right.

Tell Us Your Preferred or True Name

You can indicate the true or preferred first name as you'd like it to appear on unofficial documents, such as class lists, grade reports and unofficial transcripts. To do this, use the

True/Preferred Name Form

This form is also available on the Admissions Student Forms webpage and on MyPortal. (Open the Apps section in MyPortal > Click on the tile for Adobe Sign Student Forms > Look under Student Webforms > Select the De Anza True/Preferred Name Form.)

Tell Us If You Legally Change Your Name

You can also notify the college if you have legally changed your name as it appears on government and legal documents. This will enable us to change the name that appears on official transcripts, 1098-T tax forms and other official documents. To do this, use the 

Record Change Form

This form is also available on the Admissions Student Forms webpage and on MyPortal. (Open the Apps section in MyPortal > Click on the tile for Adobe Sign Student Forms > Look under Student Webforms > Select the De Anza Record Change Form.)