Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) recognizes that usage of primary names, whenever possible, is key to creating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all students. A primary name, sometimes referred to as preferred name, is a first name that students can designate to be used instead of a legal first name. Students may opt to use a primary name, however it is not required. Currently, students are able to request that the college update their LWTech email address and Canvas display name to reflect a primary name. It is important to note that making these changes to the student email address and Canvas display name is not the same as a legal name change through a court system.
To change your LWTech email address to your primary name, please contact the Vice President of Student Services with your request:
Ruby Hayden
West Building, West 202
(425) 739-8208
When current students update their primary name at LWTech, this change is reflected on all classroom rosters used by their instructors. Students can update their primary name online at any time, or make the request in person at the Enrollment Services counter, West Building, W201.
Your legal name will be used in business processes and other activities that require use of a legal name. These include:
Please file an Information Change Form to change your legal name as a student at LWTech. The form can be found on the LWTech Registration & Enrollment Services Forms page.
If at any time you feel unsafe or think or feel that you have been discriminated against by faculty, staff, or other students at LWTech, we encourage you to file a report through our online reporting form.
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Summer Campus Hours
June 17 to September 2, 2019
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat and Sun, CLOSED
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