Students who desire access to their official University files may request them from those responsible for the office in which the records are maintained. Access will be granted as soon as mutually satisfactory arrangements can be made, but in no case is the time between request and access to exceed 45 days.
According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the University cannot release a student’s records, unless for emergencies, without a student’s written consent. These records may be released, however, to other University officials (including faculty) who have legitimate cause to review a student’s application for and receipt of financial aid, or when the information is classified as Directory Information.
The following categories of information have been designated by the University as Directory Information: name, address, major, field of study, class level and status (full-time, part-time), dates of attendance, degrees and awards received.
A form is available in the Office of the Registrar for students desiring to restrict release of Directory Information; not filing this form signifies authorization to release information.