ANNUAL NOTICE OF STUDENT RIGHTS UNDER

THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

A student of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, has the following rights with regard to his or her education records:

1. To inspect and review all education records pertaining to him or her.

2. That the following information, which is considered to be directory information, will be subject to public disclosure unless the student informs the Registrar in writing before the end of the first week of classes each semester that he or she does not want any or all of these types of information designated as directory information:

The student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, nationality, religious preference, major field of study, classification by year, number of hours in which enrolled and completed, parents' or spouse's names and addresses, marital status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance (including matriculation and withdrawal dates), degrees, scholarships, honors and awards received (including type and date received), the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended, and photograph.

3. To request the amendment of his or her education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of his or her privacy or other rights.

4. To consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in his or her education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

5. To file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning an alleged failure by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

6. To obtain a copy of the University's FERPA policy upon payment of a copying fee. The policy is available on request in the Mullins Library.