Before accessing student records, carefully review the material presented in this site. Maintaining confidentiality of student records can be achieved by knowing a few basic requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

This tutorial is designed to give you a basic understanding of the rules governing release of student information at Dartmouth College. For more information, or consultation regarding specific situations, you may contact the Arts & Sciences Registrar’s Office. Graduate and professional school faculty members and students should refer to their school’s handbook for school-specific details on both FERPA and directory information blocks.

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U.S. Department of Education: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

U.S. Department of Education: FERPA FAQ