University of York
York
Trans Students at York
Hi,
York is my firm choice and I’m hoping to go there. I had to apply under my birth name because I’m not out to my parents (and hope to keep it that way until my degree is over). Is there any support/advice York can give as to what to do when I get to university? Obviously I want to go by my preferred name etc but I can’t have my parents hearing/seeing it if anything gets sent home or if they visit. I was thinking maybe of emailing professors about it when I get to York, but not sure how it would work with people I would share accommodation with (would they be given the name and gender on my application?).
Thanks.
York is my firm choice and I’m hoping to go there. I had to apply under my birth name because I’m not out to my parents (and hope to keep it that way until my degree is over). Is there any support/advice York can give as to what to do when I get to university? Obviously I want to go by my preferred name etc but I can’t have my parents hearing/seeing it if anything gets sent home or if they visit. I was thinking maybe of emailing professors about it when I get to York, but not sure how it would work with people I would share accommodation with (would they be given the name and gender on my application?).
Thanks.
A similar question regarding names was asked a couple of weeks ago and York replied with their stance: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6348940
But essentially you’re more than welcome to ask lecturers, course mates, housemates etc to call you by whichever name you would prefer, and (hopefully...!) most people will be considerate and understanding and call you by your preferred name. I don’t think I ever had any information from the university sent home once I was attending, so I don’t think that’s something to worry about once you’re there, but may be worth dropping an email or talking with your personal tutor once you’re at York
But essentially you’re more than welcome to ask lecturers, course mates, housemates etc to call you by whichever name you would prefer, and (hopefully...!) most people will be considerate and understanding and call you by your preferred name. I don’t think I ever had any information from the university sent home once I was attending, so I don’t think that’s something to worry about once you’re there, but may be worth dropping an email or talking with your personal tutor once you’re at York
University of York
York
Original post by BlueEyedGirl_
A similar question regarding names was asked a couple of weeks ago and York replied with their stance: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6348940
But essentially you’re more than welcome to ask lecturers, course mates, housemates etc to call you by whichever name you would prefer, and (hopefully...!) most people will be considerate and understanding and call you by your preferred name. I don’t think I ever had any information from the university sent home once I was attending, so I don’t think that’s something to worry about once you’re there, but may be worth dropping an email or talking with your personal tutor once you’re at York
But essentially you’re more than welcome to ask lecturers, course mates, housemates etc to call you by whichever name you would prefer, and (hopefully...!) most people will be considerate and understanding and call you by your preferred name. I don’t think I ever had any information from the university sent home once I was attending, so I don’t think that’s something to worry about once you’re there, but may be worth dropping an email or talking with your personal tutor once you’re at York
Thanks! This was helpful and I’m happy to hear that York seems to be pretty inclusive with this kind of thing
Original post by Anonymous
Hi,
York is my firm choice and I’m hoping to go there. I had to apply under my birth name because I’m not out to my parents (and hope to keep it that way until my degree is over). Is there any support/advice York can give as to what to do when I get to university? Obviously I want to go by my preferred name etc but I can’t have my parents hearing/seeing it if anything gets sent home or if they visit. I was thinking maybe of emailing professors about it when I get to York, but not sure how it would work with people I would share accommodation with (would they be given the name and gender on my application?).
Thanks.
York is my firm choice and I’m hoping to go there. I had to apply under my birth name because I’m not out to my parents (and hope to keep it that way until my degree is over). Is there any support/advice York can give as to what to do when I get to university? Obviously I want to go by my preferred name etc but I can’t have my parents hearing/seeing it if anything gets sent home or if they visit. I was thinking maybe of emailing professors about it when I get to York, but not sure how it would work with people I would share accommodation with (would they be given the name and gender on my application?).
Thanks.
I'm a trans-man in my 3rd year at York, and I've found York to be incredibly supportive. All staff members I've met are happy to use your preferred name and pronouns upon request. Your house mates are not sent any of your personal information, so you can introduce yourself to them however you please. Additionally, this guide explains various forms of other support available to transgender students at University of York. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out.
Hi,
Fourth year York student here who is friends with or knows a fair amount of trans people. I work closely with a lot of university teams and I believe that there is an official stance SOMEWHERE (which I can't find, so don't take it as officially until you find a source) that uni policy is that you are an adult so things don't EVER get sent home to parents really. Like if someone if having serious mental health issues or something, i think the university won't tell your parents because you're an adult, for all the university know they could be the root cause of your issues!
So I wouldn't worry about that. In terms of asking people to call you this or that or use these or those pronouns It just depends what circles you find yourself in. Some people won't understand, some people will forget your birthname! Various people in colleges will know your birthname I believe, but they will most likely be supportive in calling you what you want. As Darelz said, York is ON THE WHOLE super supportive, but there will always be people who don't get it.
I'd just recommend befriending people who you feel comfortable to, and if any of your flatmates are unsupportive I would say to just try and ignore them as best you can!
Good luck,
George
Fourth year York student here who is friends with or knows a fair amount of trans people. I work closely with a lot of university teams and I believe that there is an official stance SOMEWHERE (which I can't find, so don't take it as officially until you find a source) that uni policy is that you are an adult so things don't EVER get sent home to parents really. Like if someone if having serious mental health issues or something, i think the university won't tell your parents because you're an adult, for all the university know they could be the root cause of your issues!
So I wouldn't worry about that. In terms of asking people to call you this or that or use these or those pronouns It just depends what circles you find yourself in. Some people won't understand, some people will forget your birthname! Various people in colleges will know your birthname I believe, but they will most likely be supportive in calling you what you want. As Darelz said, York is ON THE WHOLE super supportive, but there will always be people who don't get it.
I'd just recommend befriending people who you feel comfortable to, and if any of your flatmates are unsupportive I would say to just try and ignore them as best you can!
Good luck,
George
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