Exemptions

Items not considered part of the student’s record under FERPA include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Certain confidential letters of recommendation received by the University.
  • Records about students or incidents made by and accessible only to instructors or administrators.
  • Records provided and maintained by outside institutions and professionals, including but not limited to medical documents, prior academic records, and campus security records.
  • Confidential student guidance notes maintained by the University.
  • Financial records of the student’s parents or guardians.