First name change is possible at Leuphana

At Leuphana, you have two options for changing your gender entry and/or first name. An official change of gender entry and first names in accordance with the Self-Determination Act and an early name change.

Since June 2022, it has been possible to change your first name early at Leuphana. This means that the supplementary certificate issued by the German Society for Transidentity and Intersexuality (dgti e.V.) is recognised.

The Self-Determination Act (SBGG) has been in force since 1 November 2024. As soon as an official change of gender entry and first names has been made by the registry office, students can submit an informal application to Student Services.

Further information and a detailed explanation of the procedure can be found on this page.