PRIVACY

     The University of South Florida complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended (Buckley Amendment) which gives the students the right to 1) inspect and review their educational records; 2) Privacy in their educational records; 3) challenge the accuracy of such records. Further information about college policy with respect to the privacy of student records may be obtained from the office of records and registration. Report violations of FERPA to FERPA; Department of Education, 400 Madison Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20202 and / or bring action in Florida Circuit Court for Violations of Florida Administrative Code Rule 6c4-2.001.

     The act permits release of directory information by the College or University. Directory Information is defined as student name, local and permanent addresses, email address, major field of study, dates of attendance, enrollment status, degrees awarded, the most recent previous education institution attended, and other similar information. USF may disclose any of these items without prior written consent, unless notified in writing to the contrary.