The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ FERPA

(FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

For more information regarding FERPA,Ìývisit theÌýÌýor review the Office of the Registrar'sÌýnotification of studentÌýprivacy rights, which is sent to all active Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder students every fall and spring semester.

When You're Protected

At Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder, FERPA protections go into effect on the first day of classes of your first term of enrollment.ÌýFERPA does not apply to records of applicants for admission who are denied acceptance or, if accepted, do not attend an institution.ÌýFormer students have the same FERPA protections regarding their education records;Ìýhowever, they may no longer request that a privacy status be placed on them.

Your Record Review & Amendment Rights

FERPA affords students who have attended a post-secondary institution the following rights related to their education records:

  • Inspect and review information in your educationÌýrecord
  • Request amendment ofÌýyour education record
  • Consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information in your education record
  • File a complaintÌýwith the U.S. Department of Education (Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue,ÌýSW, Washington,ÌýDCÌý20202)

Learn more on ourÌýInspection & Amendment Rights ±è²¹²µ±ð.Ìý

ÌýÌý Directory Information

Unless you're on full privacy, certain pieces of information in your education record may be released to third parties at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder's discretion.

ÌýÌý Exceptions to Student Consent

Learn under whichÌýcircumstancesÌýyour education recordsÌýcan be accessed without your written consent.

ÌýÌý Inspection & Amendment Rights

You have theÌýright to inspect and review information in your educationÌýrecord and request certain amendments.

ÌýÌý Privacy Glossary

Review the definitions of education records, legitimate educational interest, and university official.

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