Steps to change your preferred name in the Student Information System (SIS)

The preferred name is the name that appears on an Instructor’s class roster.

  1. Log into MYGCC and click on SIS
  2. Once in SIS, click on Student Center
  3. Under “Personal Information” click Names
  4. Under “Name Type Preferred” click Edit
  5. Type your preferred name and click Save

The primary name listed In SIS is the name that is included on a student’s official transcript. To change the primary name, a student must show a passport, driver’s license, or state issued ID to an Admissions and Records Representative.

What should I do if I feel threatened, harassed, bullied, stalked, or if I am attacked?

If you are injured or in danger, call 911 or College Police immediately. Once you are in a safe place, you can contact the Title IX Coordinator or Counseling Services for additional support. College Police can assist you if an assault has taken place. If you wish to report an incident of sexual misconduct, the Title IX Coordinator can assist you with filing a report.

College Police: (540) 727-2911
Title IX Coordinator: (540) 891-3026
Germanna Counseling Services: (540) 423-9123

Are there any active LGBTQ student groups or organizations at Germanna?

YES. Germanna’s Sex And Gender Alliance (SAGA) student organization is one of the most active student organizations. Go to The Grizz for information about Germanna’s current student organizations or for information on starting a new student organization.

View The Grizz Website

Additional resources for transgender students

Virginia Transgender Resource and Referral List

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