Trans resources
Transitioning is a uniquely personal experience. We are committed to treating you with respect and dignity and want to provide a safe and comfortable environment that allows you to reach your full academic potential.
The resources found in these pages will provide you with options to make changes to your student record so it better reflects who you are. We recognize that this may or may not include a name or gender change. In the event that you do want to change your name or gender, learn how to start the process by updating your student record.
Hormone Replacement Therapy, along with counselling and education about choices related to medical gender transition, is offered through our university. Contact our Campus Health Centre for more information.
Your confidentiality is of the highest importance to us—you can update your record online. If ever you feel as though you are experiencing discrimination or harassment while at Ontario Tech University and would like additional support, please contact humanrights@ontariotechu.ca. If you have questions and comments about equity and inclusion student-related education, support or training, please contact the Student Development Specialist - Equity Programs at equity@ontariotechu.ca.
For more information on our official Gender Designation policy, please visit our Change of Gender Policy page.
Updating your Student Record
Legal Resources
To make a legal name change or a legal gender designation change in Ontario, you will need to have a commissioner to complete your application. A commissioner can include:
- A member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
- Clerks, deputy clerks and treasurers of local municipalities.
- A lawyer entitled to practice law in Ontario.
- Provincial judges and justices of the peace.
There are several free legal offices in the Greater Toronto Area with commissioner services available, such as:
