Back to FERPA mainpage

The following Basic Rules should be followed by faculty, staff, and student workers at UW-Eau Claire. This information is also here for students and parents to refer to.

• Student records are considered confidential and may not be released without the written consent of the student, with the exception of unrestricted Directory Information.

• Transcripts and academic records may be released only through the office of the Registrar.

• Faculty, staff, and student workers have access to student records for the sole purpose of performing their job professionally and responsibly.

• It is the responsibility of faculty, staff, and student workers to verify that student information is not restricted before releasing it.

• FERPA recognizes students in post-secondary education as adults, regardless of age. Therefore, parents do not have an inherent right to access a student's records.

• Faculty, staff, and student workers have a responsibility to protect student records in their possession, regardless of the medium in which they are presented.

• Posting grades using either the student's name, student ID# or any portion of the Social Security# violates FERPA guidelines and is not allowed at UW-Eau Claire.

• In an emergency situation, a student may be reached through the Dean of Students Office.

• Any questions regarding FERPA guidelines and student records should be directed to the Registrar's office at 128 Schofield Hall, (715) 836-4524 or to the Office of Student Development and Diversity at 240 Schofield Hall, (715) 836-5626.