Use a preferred name/surname for academic purposes

If you are currently studying at UNIGE and wish to use a preferred name/surname for academic purposes, you must inform the Admissions Office. We can then update some of your information according to the official guideline.

How to request using a preferred name/surname for academic purposes?

Fill in the name/surname for academic purposes form (FR) and sign it;
Send your request to the Admissions Office via the online platform, and attach:
- a copy of your ID;
Once our Office has entered your name/surname for academic purposes, you can ask to change your studend ID card;
- If you wish to change the photo on your card:
  1. Fill in the photo change form,
  2. Wait for the confirmation,
  3. Go to the Application Reception Centre (CAD) to exchange your card.
- If you do not wish to change the photo on your card:
  1. Go to the Application Reception Centre (CAD) to exchange your card.

Important: if you are a UNIGE employee (for example as an assistant or ARE), follow the procedure for employees (FR).

What information can be changed?

Once your change request has been approved, we change:

your student ID card;
the UNIGE email address book;
the UNIGE email address

Exceptions:

your official documents (grade transcript, diploma, others) will still be addressed to your official name/surname.
Some internal communication (e.g. automated emails) will still be addressed to your official name/surname.

How to request an official change of name/surname?

See the page on official name/surname changes.