Chosen First Name & Pronouns
FIU has implemented a Chosen First Name Policy which will enable all Panthers to display their chosen first name and pronouns to the University community where feasible. A chosen first name is defined as the first name by which a person wishes to be known and to have appear in University systems and when conducting day-to-day University business.
Students who are staff and wish to add a chosen first name can visit go.fiu.edu/chosenfirstname_hr. The implementation of this policy enables members of our FIU to use and be known by a chosen first name and with pronouns that affirm, reflect, and/or express their gender, culture, and/or other aspects of their social identity.
To add a chosen first name or pronouns, follow the steps outlined below. Please allow up to 24 hours for the changes to be reflected in any applicable University-related systems.
Please Note: A chosen first name added in the HR system will carry over into the student system.
Change of Legal Name
Change of Legal Name requests may be submitted online through the Student Tools tile on the MyFIU dashboard. Students must provide appropriate supporting documentation which confirms that they have legally changed their name. Students who do not have online access must submit the form below to the OneStop offices.
Change of Address
Students can update all addresses, except permanent address, online through the Profile tile on the MyFIU dashboard. This includes the student’s home address, mailing address, and financial aid address. Students who do not have online access must submit the form below to the OneStop offices.
Update your address information
Update your SSN or ITIN
Students who did not provide a Social Security Number (SSN) on their admissions application can add it to their record on the MyFIU student portal. Instructions on how to do this can be found here: SSN Instructions
Students can update their SSN or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) by submitting the form below through the MYFIU portal. A signed social security card or Form W-9s (for ITIN) along with picture ID must be attached. Note: Unsigned SSN cards will not be processed .