How to Process a Name Change

A change of name requires an official document and/or court order verifying the correct information at the time the request is made. Name changes are processed by the Office of the University Registrar only.

OU-HCOM students should submit one of the following forms of validation, to the Office of the Student Affairs at OU-HCOM, 014 Grosvenor Hall, Athens, Ohio 45701.

This office will forward all materials to the University Registrar, first floor lobby, Chubb Hall.

• Passport

• Court action document

• Divorce decree (the appropriate page of the decree)

• Marriage certificate

• Valid driver's license and social security card (you must submit both, or

• Federal or state-issued identification card and a social security card (you must submit both)

In lieu of the previous documents you can complete the University Registrar's Name Change form and have it notarized. 

Notaries here in the College of Medicine are: 

Esther McClain in G211A

Jyl Mullins in G253

Nancy Wilcox in G204

Questions? Email Betty Woodley, in the Office of Student Affairs or call her at 740-593-2156