Names & Pronouns Usage
UP demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity by acknowledging the names that students find most authentic to their identity (regardless of legal status or what appears on official documents). Similarly, acknowledging a person’s pronouns is a way of respecting an individual's identity and creating a more welcoming space for individuals across the gender spectrum. Although inviting people to share pronouns is a way of creating a more welcoming space, not all people will feel comfortable using pronouns. When this is the case, it is important to refer to that person by their name and refrain from making assumptions about their pronouns by assigning them pronouns that you feel appropriate.
More information on why we ask each other about pronouns and a glossary of terms here.
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How to change your name and add your pronouns at UP (Students)
UP Students may update their records to reflect their chosen names and personal pronouns using this Self Serve Banner link. Changing your name in this manner will be reflected in the following university-wide systems. To make changes active, you must logout and then login again.
- Moodle
- Office 365
- UP Engage
- UP Mobile
- Self Serve Banner (Registration, Detail Class List, Summary Class List, Midterm Grade Sheet and Final Grades). Faculty members will see student’s preferred name.
Note: This change will not impact every system on campus. Student “legal names” will appear in the following places.
- Student Invoices
- Financial Aid Offer Letters (mail)
- Paychecks and Payroll Documents
- Etrieve (Document Management and eForms)
- Self Serve Banner Timesheets
- Degree Works
The options for pronouns in self-serve banner are*:
- they, them, theirs
- she, her, hers
- he, him, his
- pronouns not listed
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How to change your name in Oregon
If you would like to change your name legally, instructions on how to do this legally in the state of Oregon can be found here.
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UP Staff Options for Pronoun Usage
The University of Portland offers faculty and staff members the option to order business cards with pronouns. For more information visit the Marketing and Communications page. Similarly, you can add pronouns to your email signature and link an article exploring their significance, like this one Why I Put My Pronouns in My Email Signature
Staff members may also update their name and personal pronouns using this Self Serve Banner link.
