UW-River Falls

NOTICE OF STUDENTS’ RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

You as a student are hereby notified that pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 you are entitled to review those records, files, documents, and other materials which contain information directly related to you which are maintained by the University. You may challenge information considered inaccurate or misleading and if the custodian of the record refuses a request for modification or removal of the information, you may file an appeal with the Vice Chancellor or place a written explanation of your challenge in your file. A list of university records and the responsible custodians is available in the Registrar’s Office, 105 North Hall.

The following information has been defined as directory information and may be released without authorization, unless you restrict the release of this information by written notice to the Registrar. Forms for this purpose are available in the Registrar’s Office, 105 North Hall. The form must be completed within ten (10) days of the first term of attendance for that academic year. A student must re-apply each academic year.

Information to be published in the campus directory: Name, address, telephone number, major, classification, and e-mail address.

Date of birth, classification and year in school, enrollment status (full time, half time, credit load, etc.), major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degree and date of graduation (including anticipated graduation dates), awards received (including academic awards), previous institutions attended, and other similar information.

Any information other than the items listed above will not be released without written permission except as provided by law. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. Some students have experienced considerable inconvenience by restricting their directory information, as the University is unable to verify information to any third parties while the restriction is in effect.