REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO STUDENT RECORDS & FERPA VIOLATIONS

Students have the right to request an amendment to their records if they believe the records are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of their privacy rights.

  • Submit a signed, formally written request to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The written request should identify the portion of the record to be amended and reasons why the student believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of your privacy or other rights.
  • If the request is denied, the University notifies the student of their right to a hearing to challenge the decision.
  • The University schedules a hearing and notifies the student of the date, place and time.
  • Students are given full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to issues raised in the original amendment request. The student may be assisted by one or more individual, including an attorney.
  • The University prepares a written decision which includes a summary of the evidence presented and reasons for the decision.
  • If the University decides the information in the record cannot be changed, the student is notified that a statement may be placed in the record to set forth the reasons for disagreement with the decision.
  • If the University decides that the information is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student's right of privacy, it will amend the record and notify the student, in writing of such action.

FERPA Violations
Students who feel that their FERPA rights have been violated, may file a written complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202.