Approved by:	The President
History:	Issued             -- August 2000
	Revised            -- August 2002
	Last Reviewed -- July 25, 2019
Related Policies:	Student Records Policy
Additional References:
Responsible Official:	Associate VP and Dean of Students tel. (202) 319-5619

 

I. Policy

 

As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, the University cannot disclose a student's education records without the written consent of a student or without proof that the student is the tax dependent of the parent. However, the University will disclose information to parents, without written consent from the students, when notification is determined to be necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or others. This notification may occur due to a medical emergency, an incident of imminent danger or another situation in which staff deems such action necessary.

Additionally, the University has the discretion to disclose, to any parent or legal guardian of a student under the age of 21, information about a violation of any federal, state or local law, or any rule or policy of the institution governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance, if the institution has determined that the student has committed a disciplinary violation with respect to such use or possession.