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Confidentiality of Student Records
Cornell complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and protects the confidentiality of student records and the individual student's right to privacy. A detailed statement of the College's policy with regard to student records is contained in the Compass, the student handbook, which explains the student's right to inspect her or his records and the procedures for doing so.
No information except directory information will be released to persons other than members of the Cornell faculty and administration, except in compliance with a lawfully issued subpoena or judicial order, without the written authorization of the student whose records are requested. Faculty and administrators who have legitimate business requiring them to see a student's academic records may have access without first obtaining the formal consent of the student. Such use of a student's academic records may be for purposes of counseling the student; considering the student for honors, awards, special programs, or financial aid; or compiling statistics. Students who do not wish their academic records to be released to these persons for the purposes mentioned in this paragraph must notify the Registrar in writing of their preference.
At the end of every term, the College sends to the student's parents a copy of the student's final grade report and, if the student has been placed or continued on Probation or Probationary Suspension or has been suspended, a copy of the letter sent to the student by the Academic Standing Committee. Students who do not wish their parents to receive these copies may withhold release by filing a written statement with the Registrar (see ``Grades,'' item 9).
The College will release directory information as a matter of course without the prior consent of the student. Such information comprises the student's name, local and home addresses and telephone numbers, date and place of birth (only if the student is currently enrolled), major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height (if a member of an athletic team), dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the name of the most recent educational institution previously attended, the student's photograph, and the names of the student's parents. Students who do not wish the College to release any or all of the above information must notify the Registrar and the Dean of Students in writing of their preference.
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