name change in college

[James42]

Ok so I haven't legally changed my name yet, just going by my prefered name, but I should be graduating with my a.a by the end of the summer.

My question is, if anyone knows, if for some reason I can't get my name legally changed by the time I get my a.a, and my birth name is on it, will that affect transferring to a university after my name gets legally changed? If that makes any sense lol
 
And sorry if this is in the wrong place.

[Chris968]

I did not get my name changed until after I graduated, but then I went back to my college and provided them with the documentation.  They changed my name in the system, printed me out new transcripts, and I even was able to have my diploma changed.  Dunno if that was what you were looking for?

So I think if you are going to transfer and you get your named changed as long as you let your former school know they will change all the info for you.

[James42]

Exactly what I was looking for. So that means even if my name is changed after I graduate but before I transfer, I could just have that school change all my information before I present it to the new university? I just have to work on getting my name changed before I graduate to save some hassel, since I plan on getting top surgery before I transfer

Thanks!

[Chris968]

So that means even if my name is changed after I graduate but before I transfer, I could just have that school change all my information before I present it to the new university?

Thanks!

Exactly.  When you get your name changed (at least for me in PA) I was given a decree by the judge that was signed and notarized.  I went to the registrar and gave them that paper and they changed it all for me right there.  It was a great feeling to get it changed

[James42]

Ok cool, that makes me feel so much better. And yea I can't wait to get it done