Student Privacy

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Purpose

The purpose of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as Amended is to afford certain rights to students concerning their education records. The primary rights afforded are the right to inspect and review the education records, the right to seek to have the records amended and right to have some control over the disclosure of information from the records. The act does not apply to students admitted to the University who have not officially enrolled. Norwich University affords all of the rights under the law to its students.

Annual Notification

Students will be notified of their rights as stipulated by FERPA annually by publication in the Academic Regulations, and the Schedule of Courses Newspaper, Gopher or any method deemed appropriate by the Registrar.

Release of Student Record Information

In general, Norwich University will not release student educational record information without the expressed, written consent of the student. There are, however, some exceptions.

Right to Review Records

Students have the right to review any of their educational records except parental financial records or letters of recommendation if the right of access to those letters has been specifically waived by the student in writing. A fee of $.25 per copy is charged for requested copies of eligible documents. Requests must be made in writing and addressed to the Registrar’s Office.

Right to Seek Amendment of an Educational Record

Students who believe that information contained in their educational records is in error or misleading may request that the record custodian amend the record. If the record is not amended to the student's satisfaction, a University hearing may be requested.

Student Right of Complaint

Students have the right to file complaints with the Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Norwich University to comply with the law. Written complaints should be directed to the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 26202-4605; 202.260.3887, FAX: 202.260.9001.