Adding Your Pronouns in University Applications

 This article explains how to add your pronouns to university applications managed by the Office of Information Technology (OIT). 

With a few clicks, you can add your pronouns to applications you use daily:

Canvas

If you choose to display your pronouns in Canvas, they will appear next to your name in different sections of Canvas, such as:

  • Comment Fields
  • Discussions
  • Inbox
  • People Page (Course and Groups)
  • User Navigation Menu
  • User Profile Page
  • User Settings Page

How to set up your pronouns in Canvas:

  1. Log in to Canvas from myHilltop.
  2. From the navigation menu, go to "Account" > "Profile" > "Edit Profile."
  3. In the "Pronouns" drop-down menu, select your pronouns.

Go to the Canvas Student Guide for more detailed information.

Zoom

  1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal from myHilltop.
  2. In the "Profile" section, click "Edit."Then, enter your pronouns in the "Pronouns" field.
  3. Decide how you would like to share your pronouns (always share, ask first, or do not share).
  4. Click "Save."

For more information, see Zoom's support article on adding pronouns.

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