Chosen Names and Pronouns

Palo Alto University is committed to supporting an environment of inclusiveness and supporting the chosen form of self-identification for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Palo Alto University (PAU) recognizes that members of the PAU community may wish to identify themselves by a name other than their Legal Name. For this reason, PAU will allow students, faculty, staff, and alumni to use a “Chosen Name” where possible at PAU. People may also indicate their gender identity and pronoun. For some records, PAU is legally required to use a person’s Legal Name. Whenever reasonably possible, a person’s “Chosen Name” will be used. Details and procedures for Chosen Name and Pronouns can be found on MyPAU under personal information.