Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants to students certain rights, privileges and protections relative to individually identifiable student educational records which are maintained by the University. Specifically:

• Students' educational records (with the exception of directory information) will be released to third parties outside the University only with the written consent of the student.
• Students have the right to inspect their own individually identifiable educational records. The right may be exercised by completing a request form in the Records Office, Building 12.
• Students have the right to challenge information contained in individually identifiable educational records. The procedure is described in the policy statement referred to below.
• A copy of the policy describing the University's regulations implementing this act may be obtained at the Records Office. The University policy is published in the catalog and semester schedules.

Directory information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act permits the release of directory-type information to third parties outside the institution without written consent of the student provided the student has been given the opportunity to withhold such disclosure.

The University respects the rights and privacy of students in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The University may disclose certain items of directory information without the consent of the student, unless the student submits a written nondisclosure request. Students are required to file requests for nondisclosure on an annual basis. Students should return the completed forms to their campus Records Office.

Directory information consists of the student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent educational institution attended by the student photograph and e-mail address.

Under certain conditions, FERPA allows disclosure of educational records or components thereof. Students desiring additional information regarding FERPA should contact the Records Office.