Update your personal details
Let the University know straight away if these personal details have changed from those we have on record:
- your address or phone number
- your identity details
- your nationality details.
How to change your address and phone details
Update your records with Student Services if these details have changed:
- your permanent home address and phone number
- your term time address and phone number
- addresses and phone details for your named emergency contacts.
Log in, select ‘personal information’ and follow the links for addresses. Read our guidance on how to update your address (PDF).
If you’re registered with Leeds Student Medical Practice, let them know separately.
How to change your identity details
Complete an identity change request form from the Equality and Inclusion Unit Identity Management team if these details have changed:
- your official name (first, middle, last)
- your title
- your gender.
If you’re changing your name, you’ll need to provide one of these official supporting documents:
- current passport (and immigration permission for international students)
- driving licence
- deed poll/change of name deed
- marriage certificate
- divorce certificate
- statutory declaration.
You can change your gender and/or title (not related to professional standing) without supporting documentation.
How an identity update might impact you
International students
If you’re an international student, changing your name impacts your immigration permission. Email the Student Visa Advice team at studentvisaadvice@leeds.ac.uk for guidance on updating your passport and immigration permission.
Students sitting exams
The seating list may not reflect the change if you change your name close to an exam period. Email the Exams team at examinations@leeds.ac.uk if you’re concerned.
Graduating students
We’ll ask you to confirm your correct name when registering for each academic year and graduation. Your graduation certificate will show your official name and does not include any suffixes or prefixes.
You must make any changes before you complete your studies.
Email the Certificates team at certificates@adm.leeds.ac.uk for advice on changing your name after you’ve completed your studies.
How to change your nationality details
Scan or photograph your official documentation and email it to the Student Documents team at ssc@leeds.ac.uk if you’ve changed your nationality since your identity check.