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Confidentiality of Student Records
Cornell complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, 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 without the written
authorization of the student whose records are requested, to persons
other than the student and members of the
Cornell faculty and administration, except in compliance with a lawfully
issued subpoena or judicial order. 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.
The College may 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, campus email address, date and place of
birth (only if the student is currently enrolled), academic level, enrollment status (full-time/part-time), 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 and addresses 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 in writing of their preference.
Students may authorize the release of grades to parents or guardians by signing a release form that is filed in the Registrar's Office. Grade reports are mailed to parents three times during the year and will only be mailed to parents whom the student has authorized as a recipient unless the parent provides documentation proving their right to the information, i.e., current income tax return which shows the student as a dependent.
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