Registrar
Release of Directory Information
Directory information is not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. The University does not sell student directory information; however, unless a student requests in writing to the contrary, federal law permits the University to release the following directory information to the public without the student's consent:
- Mailing and permanent address
- Telephone numbers
- Email addresses
- Date and place of birth
- County, state, or US territory from which the student originally enrolled
- Major field of study
- Class (junior, senior, etc.) (but not particular number of hours earned)
- Enrollment status (full-time, part-time, etc.) (but not particular number of hours enrolled in)
- Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- Weight and height of members of athletic teams
- Dates of attendance and anticipated date of graduation
- Degrees and awards received
- The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student
- Honors information (graduation with honors, not GPA or grades or Honors College membership)
Directory information does not include:
- Student Identification Numbers
- Social security numbers
- Ethnicity/race/nationality
- Gender
- Parent name and address
Choosing this option means that you do not allow the university to share any of your information with anyone outside of the university. You will not be included in the online or printed directory. In addition, your name will be excluded from Dean's List notices sent to hometown newspapers and the commencement program.
To learn more about FERPA, please visit these websites:
http://www.cmsu.edu/rsearch/ir/ferpa.htm
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.htm
