Student Personal Information

By keeping your personal information up-to-date you ensure that York University is always able to communicate with you about your academic record, financial matters, graduation and/or unexpected scheduling changes or closures, and is able to authenticate your enrolment with government agencies.

Please review the purpose and updating procedure for each of the following identifying pieces of information. All links below to update your personal information are available to current students only. Alumni, please email Records with your supporting documents at yorknow@yorku.ca to update your personal information.

Each academic session when you first enrol in your courses, you will be presented with the option to provide an up-to-date cell phone number as well as a preferred e-mail address for communication. If this information changes after you have enrolled, use the button below to provide an update. You can also use it to:

  • change your address,
  • provide new contact numbers for phone or e-mail purposes, and/or
  • provide or update information regarding next of kin contact information in the event of an emergency.

Note that if you live in on-campus residence, your local address will be automatically modified through information provided by Housing at the beginning and end of your lease. If you live off campus, however, please use the student address module to inform us of your local mailing address.

This form is designed for students who are undertaking a name change in relation to their gender identity status and/or would like to see their chosen first name and gender correctly captured and used at York University.

Please note: Our student information system is not able to display both your legal name and your chosen name. The update to your chosen first name will be made in the student system as well as the YU-card office. Both your academic and financial record will reflect your chosen first name. When your chosen first name is updated, you will receive instructions via email on how to navigate keeping your chosen first name and still providing academic and financial records with your legal name. Should you wish to discuss how this will impact your record please indicate in the form and a member of our team to contact you.

You do not need documentation to update your chosen first name.

Frequently Asked Questions about Name and Gender Identity Change

Your social insurance number (SIN) provided to government financial aid agencies ensures that your application is processed accurately and efficiently. Use the button below to provide, or update if incorrect, your social insurance number:

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Ways to connect with Student Support & Advising

  • In-person
  • Phone
  • Email

Visit the Contact SSA page for more details on hours of operation.

Email: rscheck@yorku.ca (Please remember to include your name and reference or student number in your email.)