UC Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name:

The UC Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name (adopted 11/17/2020) allows University community members and affiliates completing University-issued documents to choose from man, woman or nonbinary gender identification options. Individuals may also state a lived name that differs from their legal name.

Policy Information

• UC Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name
• UC Newsroom Article (11/10/2020)

For Administrators and Staff

• UC Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name: UC Webinar (1 hour)
  • This webinar by UC Systemwide Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity Affairs provides guidance for administrators and staff tasked with implementing the new UC Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy on their campuses.
  • Webinar Recording (12/15/2020)
  • Webinar Slides