A guideline for gender inclusive language and communication in the German language was developed in order to ensure a respectful environment for everybody. Among other things, the guideline recommends using inclusive, genderneutral terms for persons or groups as well as an inclusive form of address in correspondence in order to avoid gendered ascriptions (f. e. from the name of a person). In addition, non-binary personal status information should be made possible in all recording systems and documents.

Further information on the guideline for gender inclusive language and communication

Members and affiliates of the UOL can change their official first name(s) and gender indication in the data entry systems with effect to their university identity (e.g. in the employment contract, their e-mail address, certificate of enrollment, etc.) by submitting an application. Students can submit the application via Stud.IP. Employees should contact Dezernat 1 for their application. Further information on how to proceed in English can be found at Dezernat 3.

Richtlinie zum Verfahren bei Vornamens- und Geschlechtsänderung von trans*, inter* und/oder non-binären Studierenden und Beschäftigten vor einer amtlichen Namensänderung an der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (only in German)

Reducing discrimination also includes a gender- and diversity-sensitive campus infrastructure, including toilets for everyone. For this reason, the university is converting some of the existing buildings into all-gender toilets during upcoming renovations and is also planning to include these in new buildings. On the Haarentor campus, toilets are already available in A9 and in the sports wing (some with changing rooms and showers). Further toilets in Haarentor and Wechloy are still being planned or under construction (e.g. W2 and W4). The available toilets can be found in the campus plans and will be added to gradually:

• Haarentor campus
• Wechloy campus