Changes to policy and curriculum

Gender Identity Policy and Guidance (August 2017 update)

Warning: the content within this page reflects the information available to students in the 2017/18 academic year. As such, this information may no longer be factually accurate.

In August 2017 some changes were made to the Gender Identity Policy and Guidance. These changes potentially affect all students.

The changes made

1. Policy title changed from Transgender Students: Policy and Guidance to Gender Identity Policy and Guidance.
2. Section 1 - Introduction amended to include non-binary students.
3. Section 2.1 - Policy aims amended to be relevant for any gender identity.
4. Section 2.2 - Rights and responsibilities amended to be relevant for any gender identity.
5. Section 2.2 - Responsibilities of named contact removed.
6. Section 3.1 - Guidance changed from ‘How to disclose’ to ‘What we need you to do” and contact details updated.
7. Section 3.2 - Guidance changed from ‘Initial response from the University’ to ‘What we can do to support you’.
8. Section 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 - Removed to make the policy more inclusive for all gender identities.
9. Section 4 - Menu of options relating to record changes added.
10. Appendix 1 - Sample correspondence formatted to outline record changes available.
11. Appendix 4 - Glossary updated to include latest terminology.

Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.