Pronouns are words used in place of someone’s name when a person is referred to in the third person.
Students can indicate their pronouns, which will then be displayed in various campus systems. Student’s pronouns appear on course rosters so students will be referred to by the correct pronouns.
For more information about pronouns and their use, please visit the Pronouns 101 page provided by UCSB's Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity.
Providing Pronoun Information
Students can specify their pronouns by going into the UCSB Identity & Access Management. Students will be able to choose one of the following options from the drop down list:
- He/Him/His
- She/Her/Hers
- They/Them/Theirs
- Ze/Hir/Hirs
- I do not use a pronoun
- Other; please ask
- I use all gender pronouns
| System Name | Purpose | Display Location | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| GauchoSpace | GauchoSpace is the primary campus Learning Management System | Course Rosters, Discussion Forums | The user profile in GauchoSpace has additional settings to better control display behavior throughout the system. Updates made in Identity & Access Management may take up to 24 hours to update GauchoSpace. |
| eGrades | eGrades is the system used by instructors to view current course enrollment and assign student grades. | Course Roster and Class List Download | |
| Identity & Access Management | UC Santa Barbara enterprise directory and repository for UCSBNetID. | My Profile | This system is currently used by students to provide their personal pronouns. |
| Advocate by Simplicity | This system is used in Housing, Student Conduct, and Student Mental Health Coordination Services to interact one on one with students. | Student Profiles | The ways in which each department uses Advocate is specific to the department's mission and purpose. |
If you have any questions about information on this page, please email Registration@sa.ucsb.edu.