Change of gender entry and first names

From 01 November 2024 onwards, the “Act on Self-Determination with regard to Gender Registration” (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz, SBGG) is going to replace the “Act on Changing First Names and Determining Gender Identity in Exceptional Cases” (Transsexuellengesetz, TSG) from 1980. The SBGG is intended to strengthen the self-determination of persons concerned regarding gender assignment and choice of first name. It enables people to have their gender entries and first names changed by declaration to the registry office, without a ruling by any third parties. 

Harmonisation of registrations within the university administration can also be completed based on this change.

Trans students who wish to be registered in the university’s campus management system heiCO with their new names and gender to ensure correct form of address and naming in correspondence can email their informal application to the Student Administration.

Copies or scans of the following documents are required to change the entry of the first names and gender in heiCO:

• certification of the change of gender entry and first names by the registry office, or
• the new identity card, or
• the new passport, or
• a dgti supplementary ID with the relevant details.

The changes will be implemented immediately once the documents are available.