WHAT IS A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RECORD?


FERPA applies to the education records of persons who are or have been in attendance. Almost all information provided by a student to the University for use in the educational process is considered a student educational record:

 

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The storage media in which you find this information does not matter. Student educational records may be:

  • a document in the registrar's office
  • a disciplinary record in the Student Affairs office
  • a computer printout in your office
  • an email that contains information considered to be confidential
  • a class list on your desk
  • a computer display screen
  • notes you have taken during an advising session