(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, to the extent allowed by federal law, each public university listed in ORS 352.002:
(a) Shall permit enrolled students to use a preferred first name other than the student’s legal first name on course and grade rosters, directory listings, advisor lists, identification cards and diplomas; and
(b) May permit enrolled students to use a preferred first name other than the student’s legal first name on campus records not listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(2) Public universities listed in ORS 352.002 must use the legal first name of enrolled students on official transcripts and enrollment verification documents.