Chosen Names at ECU
Your name is part of who you are. Emily Carr University honours chosen and cultural names across our systems wherever possible. Students can update their chosen name in MYEC and see it used in classrooms online tools and day to day campus life. Your legal name appears only where required by policy or government regulations.
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Why Chosen and Cultural Names Matter
- Your chosen or cultural name is your name
- Some students use a chosen name for gender identity cultural identity ceremony or family reasons
- Names and pronouns shape how we express ourselves
- Using the right name supports safety belonging and well being
- The Canadian Human Rights Code protects gender identity and gender expression
- ECU’s commitment includes supporting Indigenous name reclamation and Call to Action 17
Where Your Chosen Name Appears
Chosen names entered in MYEC automatically update to:
- MYEC and Colleague
- M365 email and calendar
- Class lists
- Moodle
- Library services
- Media Resources’ WebCheckOut
- Counselling and Wellness records where possible
- Student Services
- Convocation slides
- OneCard
Your legal name continues to appear on:
- Offer letters and official correspondence
- Tax forms
- Records of Employment
- Cheques
- Transcripts
- Tuition invoices and receipts
- Degrees diplomas and certificates
How to Update Your Chosen Name
You can edit your chosen or cultural name directly in MYEC.
- Log into your MYEC account
- Go to the “My Account” tab on the homepage and hit “User Profile”
- Use the button called “Edit Personal Identity” to make your adjustments
- Moodle will sync automatically
- Most systems update within 48 hours
Updating Your OneCard
OneCard will update automatically within 48 hours after you change your name in MYEC.
If you want a new physical card with your chosen name:
- Submit a OneCard name change ticket
- Confirm whether you updated MYEC
- Provide your chosen first name if needed
- Include your Student ID
- Wait for pickup instructions after processing
Some payment transactions may require staff to check government issued ID. Misuse or misrepresentation may be addressed under the Student Conduct Policy.
If Your Chosen Name is Not Showing Correctly
Some systems cannot yet sync across platforms. If you see your legal name where you expected your chosen name you can:
- Email chosenname@ecuad.ca with questions
- Make a formal complaint under Policy 4.7 Student Complaints or Policy 8.6 Bullying Harassment and Discrimination
ECU continues to improve systems toward consistent chosen name use.
Student Employees
During onboarding student employees provide both chosen and legal names through payroll documents.
- HR will apply your chosen name where possible
- You can update your chosen or legal name later by emailing hr@ecuad.ca
After Graduation
If your legal name has changed you can request:
- A replacement degree parchment
- A name update through the Degree Parchment Replacement Request Form
Contact Records and Registration at reghelp@ecuad.ca with questions.