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Villanova University's student records policy was established in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) of 1974. With the exception of "directory information" (as described
below), all student records housed by the Office of the Registrar are considered
confidential and are protected from
release to anyone but the student and his or her parents. However, because in
some cases a parent may not be lawfully eligible to access these records, we ask
that all students sign and submit a
Student
Record Parental Disclosure Form.
The following information is designated as "directory information"
and is generally made publicly available. All other records (such as grades,
test scores, counseling and advising records, disciplinary records, financial
aid records, health and psychiatric records, or work-study records) are
strictly confidential.
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Full name |
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Major field of study |
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Email address |
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Dates of attendance |
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Telephone number * |
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Degrees and awards
received |
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Home and local
addresses * |
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Most recent previously-attended educational institution |
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Date of birth |
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* Will not be publicly displayed
– only confirmed to those who already have this information |
Students who do not wish directory information to be
made public must complete and submit a
Student Record Confidentiality Request
Form, along with photocopied proof of identification. A student's directory information
can only be prevented from appearing in publications compiled after the date on
which the Office of the Registrar receives the student's request form; to ensure
that your directory information is excluded from the student directory and other
annual publications, submit your request form within 10 days of when Fall
registration opens.
To revoke a confidentiality request, contact the Office of the Registrar
in person (Tolentine 202) or mail/fax a written request with photocopied proof
of identification.
For
complete information regarding student record confidentiality, please
consult the current Villanova University Catalog.
Inspection and Review Rights
Current and previously-enrolled students have the right to inspect and review
their educational records. (This right does not extend to applicants, those
denied admission, or those admitted who choose not to enroll.) The University
will comply with educational record review requests within a reasonable period
of time – in no case more than 45 days. The University may require that the
request be submitted in writing. Additionally, though not required, the Office
of the Registrar may inquire as to the reason for the request.
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