University Housing recognizes male and female gender identity as recorded officially with the University Registrar’s Office and uses this information in the housing assignment process. Students who desire to make a gender change must update their housing application to reflect the gender identity that reflects their gender identity.
FAQ
Gender Identity and Housing
University Housing recognizes the student’s birth sex or preferred gender identity, whichever the student identifies in MyMav and on the housing application. University Housing will consider male or female designations provided in the housing assignment process and will not be aware if such designations represents sex assigned at birth or the gender identity in which the students identifies with. The FAQ’s below have been developed based on the flow of information from the University Registrar’s MyMav data source to University Housing.
At this time, University Housing only recognizes male and female gender identity as recorded officially with the University Registrar’s Office. If you have legally changed your gender marker, please fill out this form to ensure the University Registrar’s Office is current on their records.
There is no requirement to disclose your gender identity to University Housing staff or other residents. Male or female gender identity will be recognized in accordance with your official University records.
Changes to your primary name are managed through your MyMav page (you can update this) and through the University Registrar’s Office.
Other Important Questions
Every person has their own story and set of experiences, so providing a definite answer to this question is incredibly difficult. Similar to all academic institutions, the cultural climate will vary across social groups, departments, and classrooms. If you’d like to speak with someone about your own journey and what campus life is all about, contact the LGBTQ+ Program.
No, the LGBTQ+ Program focuses on education, advocacy, and programming. However, we can refer you to providers on and off campus.
Currently, UTA does not offer a major or minor in queer studies. However, we do offer a Women’s and Gender Studies minor for undergraduate students and a graduate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies for students enrolled in Masters or PhD programs.
Yes. All restrooms and can be found on Campus Maps. When you arrive at the website, click “more” and select, “unisex restrooms”.
Yes. For more information to update your gender marker, please see our Gender Changes service.
To update you a legal name change, please visit Student Record Changes. This service is through the University Registrar’s Office. The LGBTQ+ Program can assist you with uploading documentation.
The registrar currently only uses student's legal names and requires legal documentation in order to change a name in the university system. However, there are ways to navigate different platforms. Please contact Jessica Sanchez, Assistant Director, LGBTQ+ Program, at jessica.sanchez@uta.edu, for assistance.
We have included a sample email below to help anyone interested in emailing their professors. If you experience any difficulties, please reach out to the LGBTQ+ Program for advocacy and support.
Hello, Professor [Insert Name Here],
I am a student in your [class name], [section number]. My name will show up on your roster as [insert legal name/dead-name here]; but my chosen name is [insert chosen name here] and I use [insert pronouns here] pronouns. Using my legal/birth name, or dead-name, on attendance rosters/group assignments puts me into an awkward and potentially dangerous situation.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can also contact Jessica Sanchez with the UTA LGBTQ+ Program at jessica.sanchez@uta.edu with questions and/or for resources. I look forward to your class this semester.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
[Insert YOUR name]
I am a student in your [class name], [section number]. My name will show up on your roster as [insert legal name/dead-name here]; but my chosen name is [insert chosen name here] and I use [insert pronouns here] pronouns. Using my legal/birth name, or dead-name, on attendance rosters/group assignments puts me into an awkward and potentially dangerous situation.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can also contact Jessica Sanchez with the UTA LGBTQ+ Program at jessica.sanchez@uta.edu with questions and/or for resources. I look forward to your class this semester.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
[Insert YOUR name]
We encourage all students to immediately contact the LGBTQ+ Program to seek support, advocacy, and assistance with filing the appropriate report.