Austin Community College recognizes that faculty, staff, and students may use names other than their legal name to identify themselves. The College has created a process allowing students to request the use of a chosen first name (where possible) within the college's records and systems.

Legal names will continue to be used when necessary for College business or legal purposes. A person may choose to be known by a shortened first name or nickname. Alternatively, a person may choose to be known by an entirely different name. 

How to Request a Chosen Name

1. Go to the MyACC Student Portal.

2. Click on My Profile in the upper right-hand corner.

3. Click Change next to Chosen First Name.

Learn more about how to update your chosen name at austincc.edu/chosenname