Support for Transgender Students
The Academic Registry is committed to supporting the diverse student community in the University and providing an efficient, inclusive and professional service experience.
As part of the Gender Identity and Gender Expression Policy 2019 the Academic Registry supports transgender and otherwise gender-transitioning students in updating their personal details and student record to reflect their correct name/gender.
Updating details with official documentation
Transgender students who have official documentation supporting their requested change (e.g. passport/deed poll/gender recognition certificate) can avail of the standard Change of Personal Details Form.
Updating details without official documentation
Transgender students without access to documentation confirming their requested change can submit the standard Change of Personal Details Form and an additional Change of Personal Details (Declaration Form).
The declaration form is completed in conjunction with the student's personal tutor/ the Postgraduate Advisory Service/ the Senior Tutor's office as appropriate. This confirms that the student consents to the regulations outlined in relation to changes to student records and that they understand they will be registered in these details only. Students submitting the declaration form agree to submit documentation in future when it becomes available.
Submitting Your Request
After your changes have been confirmed, student records will be updated within 24 hours.
Once your change has been confirmed, you can pick up a new student ID free of charge. Make sure you return your original student ID to our Service Desk team.
Additional Resources
Service staff in the Academic Registry have received customer service, diversity, and trans specific training and as such the Service Desk can respond to any query from LGBT students sensitively.
Should you wish to discuss any change request before coming to the Service Desk please contact us through the ASK AR button in your my.tcd.ie portal, or academic.registry@tcd.ie. We are also available to talk to you at +353 896 4500.
For further guidance & support on transitioning in the University: