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Before releasing information, make sure at least one of the following is true.
The information is considered public directory information and the student has not requested a FERPA restriction.
- Student name
- Year at the University
- Dates of attendance
- Academic college and major field of study
- Enrollment status (undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time)
- Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- Degrees, honors and awards received
- Most recent educational agency or institution attended
The information is considered non-public directory information, the requester is a university official or student, and the student has not requested a FERPA restriction.
- Local address
- Permanent address
- Telephone listings
- University email address
The student has provided written consent for release.
- This can be done either through MyRED or the FERPA form.
The subject of the request is a current or past student.
Disclosure meets one of the exceptions to signed consent.
- The written consent of the student.
- School officials that have a legitimate educational interest.
- When there is an articulable and significant threat to the health or safety of a student or other individuals.
- When returning records to the provider or creator of the information.
- Educational institutions where the student plans to enroll or transfer.
- Judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoena.
- Any records included under the directory information unless they have been restricted by the student.
- Parents if the students are Federal IRS dependents; proof of dependency is required.
- Third parties with written agreement in conjunction with the evaluation of federal or state supported educational programs.
The disclosure is required to supplement other information.