FERPA: Guidance for Parents
May I access my child’s student record?
At the post-secondary level, parents have no inherent right to access or inspect their
son's or daughter's educational records. The right of access is limited solely to
the student.
May I view my child’s grades, exams or obtain information regarding his/her academic
progress?
Final grades, grades on exams, and other information about academic progress are examples
of the confidential information that makes up part of a student's educational record.
This information is protected under FERPA and parents do not have access to it unless
the student has provided express, written authorization.
What about crisis or emergency situations?
If non-directory information is needed to resolve a crisis or emergency, an educational
institution may release that information if the institution determines that the information
is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.
Whom should I contact with questions or concerns?
Direct general questions to the Registrar's Office.
For further and more detailed information about FERPA, you can download the Department of Education’s Guidance for Parents PDF.