Confidentiality of Student Records and FERPA: Directory Information
Student record information is confidential and private. In accordance with both federal law (FERPA) and university policy, the university does not release student record information without prior written consent. An exception to this is that the university may release the following directory information items without prior student consent:
- Name
- Address (all, including email)
- Telephone number
- Date/Place of birth
- Enrollment status
- Class standing
- Date(s) of attendance
- Date of graduation
- Degrees/Honors/Awards received
- Major
- Most recent institution attended
- Sports participation
- Weight/Height of student athletes
To Withhold Directory Information
All students may request that directory information not be released publicly. This is an important student privilege that results in the following:
- Student’s name will not appear in the commencement program.
- Verification of enrollment, graduation or degrees awarded will not be provided to third parties, including potential employers.
- No information will be released to any person on the telephone or via e-mail.
- Address changes must be made by the student only. The student may change their address in person at the Office of the Registrar or complete the Change of Address and/or Phone Number form.
To request that the Office of the Registrar withhold directory information, students must complete and sign the Request to Withhold Directory Information Form.
To Release Directory Information
To reverse the action of withholding directory information, students must complete and sign the Request to Release Directory Information Form.