{"id":6580,"date":"2025-07-09T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T23:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/?p=6580"},"modified":"2025-07-04T14:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T05:08:30","slug":"id-cards-just-got-more-you-preferred-names-now-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2025\/07\/09\/id-cards-just-got-more-you-preferred-names-now-included\/","title":{"rendered":"ID Cards Just Got More You \u2013 Preferred Names Now Included"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>A reproduced piece of important information about Student ID cards and preferred names.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Starting<strong> 9 July 2025, <\/strong>all newly issued student ID cards will display your<strong> preferred first name as recorded in the Student System, <\/strong>supporting a more inclusive and respectful campus environment.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative is designed to support students who use a name different from their legal name, helping ensure your ID better represents your identity.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of the updated ID card design:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6582 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/07\/id-cards-preferred-name.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/07\/id-cards-preferred-name.png 534w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/07\/id-cards-preferred-name-300x99.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>(Preferred name updated in Student System) \u00a0\u00a0(Card with no preferred name nominated)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free ID Card Reissue Period<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From\u00a0<strong>9 July 2025<\/strong>\u00a0until the end of 2025, you can request a\u00a0<strong>new student ID card at no cost<\/strong>\u00a0that reflects your preferred first name.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that existing ID cards will remain valid, so you don\u2019t need to request a replacement unless you choose to.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before You Request a New Card<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure your preferred name appears correctly:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If you haven\u2019t already,<strong> submit a request via <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/askflinders.microsoftcrmportals.com\/support\/create-case\/\"><strong><em>Ask Flinders<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong> to update your preferred name<\/strong> in the Student System.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Once your preferred name has been updated\u00a0<\/strong>and appears in the Student System, you can then request a new student ID card using the process detailed below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please note that when you update your preferred name in the Student System, it will automatically appear across key university platforms, including FLO (Canvas), Service One and Microsoft Teams. This means your preferred name is visible to peers, academic staff, and in official communications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong>\u00a0If you do not add a preferred name, your\u00a0<strong>legal first name<\/strong>\u00a0(as listed in the Student System) will appear in\u00a0<strong>bold<\/strong>\u00a0on your ID card by default. <strong>This applies to all newly issued cards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Request Your Replacement ID Card<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To request a replacement ID card online that displays your preferred name, please email <a href=\"mailto:idcards@flinders.edu.au\"><strong><em>idcards@flinders.edu.au<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and include the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legal Given Name:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Family Name:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Preferred Given Name:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Student ID:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>FAN (Flinders Authentication Name):<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>ID Card Collection Option (choose one):<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Collect in person at Bedford Park Campus*<\/li>\n<li>Collect in person at City Campus*<\/li>\n<li>Receive by post**<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;d also like to update your photo, attach a suitable image and mention this in your request.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>*For in-person collection, you must present photo identification, which may include your previous student ID card. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>**If you select postal delivery, please ensure your current mailing address is included. \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer, you can take your existing student ID card to Flinders Connect (Bedford Park) or City Campus in-person, and the staff there can help you update your ID card.<\/p>\n<p>If you need a replacement ID card for any other reason, please follow the instructions provided on the <a href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.flinders.edu.au%2Ffinances-and-admin%2Fstudent-id-cards&amp;data=05%7C02%7Calex.priest%40flinders.edu.au%7C6ffc286e24854436659c08dda3d6c9db%7C72157dbbe8bd40dc8d003f08c234ac47%7C0%7C0%7C638846865124399708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=No29wfwVxPE56Q7EPChJJkDFUmvz%2BCG2hXz1u8Wydtw%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><em>Student ID Cards<\/em><\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to expected high demand, please allow up to\u00a0<strong>5 business days<\/strong>\u00a0for your request to be processed. We appreciate your patience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Business As Usual<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Free replacements are always available for cards that are outdated due to significant changes\u2014such as gender transition and associated name change or a substantial change in appearance\u2014where a new photo or updated details are necessary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need help? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/finances-and-admin\/student-id-cards\/faqs\"><strong><em>FAQ<\/em><\/strong><\/a> section.<\/p>\n<p>If you require additional support with updating your preferred name or requesting a new ID card, please contact Flinders Connect by calling 1300 354 633 (option 2) or in person at their temporary location on Level 1 of the Library building.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6583\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/07\/happy-identification-card-person.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/07\/happy-identification-card-person.png 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/07\/happy-identification-card-person-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/07\/happy-identification-card-person-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/07\/happy-identification-card-person-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A reproduced piece of important information about Student ID cards and preferred names. 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