First Year Guide

FIU has implemented a Chosen First Name Policy which will enable all Panthers to display their chosen first name and pronouns to the University community where feasible. A chosen first name is defined as the first name by which a person wishes to be known and to have appear in University systems and when conducting day-to-day University business.

Students who are staff and wish to add a chosen first name can visit go.fiu.edu/chosenfirstname_hr. Please note that a chosen first name added in the HR system will carry over into the student system.

The implementation of this policy enables members of our FIU to use and be known by a chosen first name and with pronouns that affirm, reflect, and/or express their gender, culture, and/or other aspects of their social identity.

To add a chosen first name or pronouns, follow the steps outlined below. Please allow up to 24 hours for the changes to be reflected in any applicable University-related systems.

Information and Policy

FIU Chosen First Name and Pronoun Use Training

This course provides an overview of the FIU Chosen First Name Policy including information regarding: 

• the details and implementation of this policy 
• the Inclusive Language Guide created to assist the FIU Community with using accurate terms in a good faith effort to create a nurturing and supportive environment

By participating in this policy acknowledgment training, you will also have the opportunity to 

• learn or refresh your knowledge about this policy
• increase awareness of FIU's governing principles related to this topic.

If you experience an error enrolling for this course in FIU Develop, and are an FIU employee or non-student affiliate, use those credentials to sign in.