Training for Admissions Offices to Support Transgender Potential Students

Is it important to call people by their affirming pronouns?

Yes

If you accidentally use the wrong pronouns for someone, is it better to apologize or just pretend it did not happen?

It is better to apologize.

It is better to pretend like it didn't happen.

What is the term that refers to a transgender person's name they were given at birth, which they no longer want to be called?

Birth name

Deadname

Can it be harmful to a transgender person to be called their deadname or the wrong pronouns?

Yes

How can you attempt to find out someone's pronouns without putting them on the spot?

Ask them what their pronouns are.

Introduce yourself with your pronouns.

What can you add to your admissions forms to better support transgender potential students?

Boxes for gender that say "Non-binary" and "Other," with a blank line next to "other"

A line asking them if they have had surgery.

If they used to be a different gender.

Have many transgender individuals experienced trauma related to societal norms around gender?

Yes

Can you support transgender potential students in feeling safe and welcome at your institution?

Yes

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