FERPA establishes the rights of the parents and students of any school which receives federal educational funds. It requires that a written institutional policy complying with the act be established and that a statement of the adopted procedures be published. Our official publication is the "Confidentiality of Student Records" and is available for review in the University Policy Manual or in the Student Handbook.
The University of Toledo will not release the following information to a third party without the written consent from the student:
FERPA gives colleges and universities the ability to release non-academic information, or "directory information", without the written consent of the student. Directory information includes:
Students may restrict the release of their Directory Information by selecting the Directory Release option under Personal Information on Web for Students (myUT portal) or by visiting the Office of the Registrar.
If you have questions please contact the Registrar's Office.
FERPA Prior Consent Forms for meetings
If you would like someone present (such as a parent, guardian, spouse, etc.) when discussing your educational records with a University official, please complete a FERPA Prior Consent form for meetings. This form states that you consent to the disclosure of your educational records, including personally identifiable information for the purpose of a specific discussion or review on a specific date.
FERPA Presentation
A FERPA presentation is available for your review (click image below). This presentation is used in SIS training (PowerPoint format)