Do you have a preferred name and/or preferred gender identity?
- Employees and students can select their preferred name (first and/or middle) as well as preferred gender identity.
- A preferred name is not a legal name, but it is how the individual requests to be addressed.
- No documentation is needed to update a preferred name or preferred gender identity.
- Students should contact the Information Desk (Panther Station) at (212) 220-7230 or the Office of Student Affairs at (212) 220-8130.
- Employees should contact Human Resources at (212) 220-8300.
- You can also request a new BMCC ID card and/or email address reflecting the updated information.
Restrooms and locker rooms
- In compliance with the law and CUNY policy, discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression is prohibited.
- Individuals have the right to use the bathroom or locker room consistent with their gender identity. Gender identity is fluid and is defined by the individual.
- Single occupancy/gender-neutral bathroom facilities are also available on 3 South, 4 North, and the lower level of Theater 1 in the Chambers Street building, and on the 3rd floor of the Murray Street building.
- Everyone is welcome to use these facilities.
Employees and Students: please click here Office of Student Affairs to find the appropriate forms to update your Preferred Name/Gender Identity.
