Student Correction of Education Records

Students who believe that information contained in their education records is inaccurate, misleading, or violates privacy or other rights, may request that the University amend the records. The first step is to contact the University registrar or records custodian.

The University will decide within a reasonable period of time whether or not to do so. If the University declines to amend the student’s records, it will inform him or her of the right to a hearing. Upon written request, the University will provide an opportunity for a hearing to deliberate the student’s case. However, a hearing may not be requested by a student to contest the assignment of a grade.

If the hearing panel determines that the student’s challenge is without merit, the student may place in his or her record a statement commenting upon the information and setting forth reasons for disagreeing with the University’s decision. A complete copy of the University’s policy concerning the “Act” may be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Academic Services.

Students have the right to file complaints concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of the Act. Such complaints should be addressed to the Family Policy Compliance Office, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, D.C. 20202-5901.