scripts are issued to the student at no cost for personal use. The fee for an official transcript is
$7, payable in advance. Unofficial transcripts are also available on-line via a students Campus
Web account.
Release of Student Information - FERPA
Avila University is in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) of 1974. This Act, also known as the Buckley Amendment, helps protect the privacy
of student records. The Act provides for the right to inspect and review educational records, to
seek to amend those records, and to limit disclosure or information from the records.
Official student records are maintained in the Registration and Student Records Office.
Students and parents of dependent students may request to review official educational records
under the following procedure.
1.The student must provide a written request to review the education record. Written
requests need to identify the record(s) requested for review. Parents of dependent students
must supply evidence of the income-tax dependency of the student if the student does not
sign a release. If the parent provides documentation, the academic advisor and/or instruc-
tor will be notified.
2.An appointment to review the record will be set with the Registrar/Director of the Office
or with the Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs within 45 days of the date the
University received the request.
3. If the student believes that inaccurate or misleading information is contained in the educa
tional record, or that the information is in violation of the students rights of privacy, the
student may submit a written request to the administrator of the office responsible for that
record. The written request submitted should include the part of the record that is believed
to need changed and why it is believed the information is inaccurate, misleading, or in vio
lation. The university will investigate the request and notify the student of the decision. If
the record is not amended as requested, the student has the right to request a hearing.
Institutions may disclose information on a student without violating FERPA if they have des-
ignated the information as directory information. At Avila University, this includes:
a. Verification of enrollment status including full-time, part-time, graduate, undergraduate,
and classification.
b.Student name, major and minor fields of study, academic honors, and degrees.
c. Student address, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers only in connection with campus
events and to persons with legitimate reason.
d.Dates of attendance.
e. Participation in campus activities and sports.
f. Weight and height of members of athletic teams.
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