What are my rights as a Whitworth University

Student?Student’s rights under FERPA

regulations

I have the right… To inspect my education records maintained by

the school. In order to do so I need to:

• Submit my request in writing• Identify as precisely as possible the records I wish to

inspect I understand that:

• The custodian of my education records will make arrangements for me as promptly as possible and will notify me the time and place where I can inspect my record

• Access will be allowed no more than 45 days after receipt of written request.

I have the right… To request that Whitworth University

correct any information in my education record that I believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of my privacy rights

In order to do so I need to:• Submit a written request identifying the part

of the record I want changed and specify why I believe it is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of my privacy rights

I have the right… To release my student information to

parties outside of Whitworth University

In order to do so I need to:• Submit written permission to the custodian

of my education record identifying the parties to whom I wish the information disclosed.

I have the right… To withhold my directory information from all

parties, both internal and external to Whitworth University, with the exception of the custodian of my education record.

In order to do so I need to:• Submit written permission to the Registrar’s Office by the

second week of the semester It is important to remember that:

• Directory information will then be withheld indefinitely until the Registrar's Office receives, in writing, a revocation of the request for nondisclosure

• Whitworth will honor a request to withhold information but cannot assume responsibility to contact me for subsequent permission to release them

For more information I can review the Whitworth’s FERPA

policy located on the Registrar’s web site http://www.whitworth.edu/Administration/RegistrarsOffice/FERPA/Index.htm

I can contact the Registrar’s Office at (509) 777-3205 or registrar@whitworth.edu