Will the Chosen Name Be Used Everywhere at Kent State?

• No. The chosen name will be used where possible in the course of University business. There are places where the legal name will continue to be used for University business or legal needs. Those who are utilizing the chosen name should always be prepared to reference their legal name as well as provide their university identification when necessary. 

Where Will the Chosen Name Appear?

The Chosen Name will be implemented in the systems below.

How Is a Chosen Name Requested?

• A chosen name is requested through FlashLine. Please follow these instructions:
  • Log into FlashLine
  • Click on Settings to access Chosen Name, Pronouns, and/or Gender Identity Requests in the Secure Account Access Section
  • Click on Update Chosen Name.

Can Any Name Be Submitted as a Chosen Name?

• No. The University has the authority to deny or remove a chosen name at any time. Only the first name can be updated with a chosen name. Middle and last names cannot be updated through the chosen name process.

Can a Middle or Last Name Be Changed Using the Chosen Name?

• No. Only the first name can be updated with a chosen name.

What is a Chosen Name?

• Individuals may desire to be addressed by a name that is different than their legal name. Building a sense of belonging is part of Kent State University’s mission statement, and we recognize that some use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. Kent State University has established a process for identifying a chosen name.
• The chosen name will be used where possible in the course of University business.

March 12 - June 7

From comic strips and political cartoons to comic books and graphic novels, the events of May 4, 1970, have been inked by numerous illustrators over the years. The exhibition Graphic Content: Cartoons of May 4 will examine graphic art depictions of May 4 from three generations of acclaimed artists, including Chuck Ayers, Derf Backderf and Katherine Wirick.