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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (FERPA)
 
Introduction
What is FERPA?
The "Basics" of the FERPA
What are the Students Rights?
What is Personally Identifiable Information?
What are Educational Records?
What are not Educational Records?
What is Written Consent?
Directory Information
What is Directory Information at UND?
What is Legitimate Educational Interest?
Who are School Officials?
What are Parental Rights under FERPA?
Brief Overview
Special Note for Faculty: FERPA Don'ts
 
Click here if you have FERPA Questions

Click here if you have General Questions for the Office of the Registrar

 
 

Brief Overview
  • Student education records are considered confidential and may not be released without the written consent of a student.
  • As a staff or faculty member with access to these records, you have the responsibility to protect them while in your possession.
  • Some information is considered public (directory information) and may be released without the student's written permission. However, the student has the right to restrict this information as well. Do not release directory information without checking to be sure it is not restricted. If you do not know how be sure to call the Office of the Registrar for more information.
  • Access to these records in for legitimate educational interest only, for the purposes of completing your responsibilities as an employee of the institution acting in the student's educational interest.
  • If you are in doubt about releasing student information, DO NOT release the information until you have contacted the Registrar's Office at 777-2711
 
 
 
 
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Office of the Registrar
Twamley Hall Room 201
264 Centennial Drive Stop 8382
Grand Forks, ND  58202-8382
Phone #: (701) 777-2711
Fax #: (701) 777-2696
Email: registrar@mail.und.nodak.edu