Wentworth Institute of Technology recognizes the right of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and third parties to use a preferred/chosen name and to use personal pronouns that accurately reflect their gender identity.

Pursuant to this policy, any individual may identify themselves using a preferred/chosen name in lieu of or in addition to their legal name, as defined below. A preferred/chosen name may be used in situations where a legal name does not accurately or completely reflect a person’s personal or professional identity, including, but not limited to, situations where:

• A person is known by an alternative first name or nickname;
• A person prefers to use an alternative first name in the context of their employment or in related publications;
• A person’s legal name is inconsistent with their gender identity.

Preferred/chosen names, as defined below, will be used where possible in the course of University programs or activities, where allowed by law. A legal name will be used only when it is required for business, legal, and external reporting purposes.

Students, faculty, staff, and all other participants in Wentworth programs and activities are expected to communicate in a way that is considerate of the personal pronouns and preferred/chosen name of others. Intentional non-compliance with this policy may implicate the University’s Non-Discrimination Policy and/or the Sexual Misconduct & Sex-based Discrimination Policy.

For more information please see the complete Policy on Preferred/Chosen Name, Personal Pronouns, and Formalized Expression of Gender Identity.