Student records are confidential and are released only to appropriate faculty and administrative offices. Release of such records to any other college, prospective employer or agency occurs only with the written permission of the student or upon subpoena.
In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the State University of New York at Buffalo plans to release the following directory information upon request: student’s name, current address, telephone number, major field of study, dates of attendance, and degrees received. The University will release such information unless a student indicates on the Student Data Form that he or she wishes to not be listed in the student directory.
The law requires that students be given reasonable time to request that this information not be released. Students who have previously indicated “Yes” in response to the question “Do you wish to be listed in the student directory?” should notify the Student Response Center, 232 Capen, if they wish to rescind this permission to release directory information. The law also accords students the right to inspect and review their educational records and to request a hearing to question the contents of those records.
Inquires or complaints may be filed with the Family Policy and Regulations Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue S.W., Washington, DC 20202-5920.