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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: August 31, 2017
Summary Sentence:
Beginning Friday, September 1, 2017, the Institute will permit any student to identify themselves within the student information system with a chosen/preferred first name and/or a middle name or initial in addition to their legal name.
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GA Tech TowerBeginning Friday, September 1, 2017, the Institute will permit any student to identify themselves within the student information system with a chosen/preferred first name and/or a middle name or initial in addition to their legal name. The student's chosen/preferred name will be used in Institute communications and reporting, except where the use of the legal name is necessitated by Institute business practices or legal requirements. For example, the official academic record, the transcript, and financial aid documents must carry the legal name. Any student intends to use the Student Chosen/Preferred Name option must complete a Name Change Form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office. For essential information and important details, visit the Student Chosen/Preferred Name web page.
