Name Changes

To change your name on your Western records, please provide a photocopy of at least one of the following pieces of documentation:

• Corrected Social Security Card, reflecting new name
  
• Letter of confirmation of application for a new Social Security Card, reflecting new name
  
• Court order documents (divorce, name change, adoption) showing name change; Marriage certificates will not be accepted, as they do not reflect the new name.

Note: If you were employed by WWU in any capacity, or will be paid an honorarium, you must provide either a corrected social security card or letter of confirmation of application for a new social security card reflecting new name, without exception.

Photocopies should be accompanied by a cover letter including your former name, student number if you know it, your birth date and signature. The information may be submitted in person to the Registrar's Office (Old Main 230), by facsimile to (360) 650-7327, or by mail to the Registrar's Office, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9008.

Questions regarding name changes may be directed to (360) 650-3431.