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Notification of Preferred Name Form 2025

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The document is a notification form for students at San José State University (SJSU) to request the use of their preferred name in classroom settings instead of their legal name. It clarifies that this does not change the legal name on official records and outlines the conditions under which preferred name notifications will cease. The form requires personal information, a reason for the preferred name request, and instructions for submission.

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Is your preferred name just your first name?

A preferred name is a first and/or middle name by which someone wishes to be commonly known if different from their legal first name.

What should I put for preferred name?

Another way to present your preferred name is in quotes such as: Keith Lee Smith. Using your preferred name within the workplace is also acceptable such as introducing yourself to fellow coworkers or when wearing a nametag.

What does preferred name mean on a form?

A preferred/chosen name is any name a student chooses to use other than their legal name. For example, a student may wish to shorten their first name (e.g. Steven to Steve) or to be referred to by their middle name or a nickname.

What is an example of a preferred name?

Example: Thomas Smith is known by the first name Tom. Thomas is his legal first name. Tom is his preferred name.

How do you ask someone if they have a preferred name?

Its okay to ask the person which name they use. You can say to them, I want to be sure Im respectful. What name do you prefer to be called? Being open about your desire to be kind and courteous is key.

What is a preferred name on a form?

A preferred or chosen name is a name that you commonly use that is different from your legal name it is about what you want to be called. While we use the phrase preferred name, for many people, this is not just a preference: it is the only name they use, and it is essential to their identity.

How do you write a preferred name?

Using your preferred name in a rsum is acceptable because it Is not a legal document. An example of how to present this is by listing a first initial while having the preferred name following (e.g. K. Lee Smith). Another way to present your preferred name is in quotes such as: Keith Lee Smith.

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