The academic records of students are kept in the Records Office under the jurisdiction of the Director of Admissions/Records/Registration apart from any disciplinary records, the latter being retained in the office of the Dean of Student Services. Transcripts of academic records contain only information about academic status. The FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 sets forth requirements designed to protect the privacy of students. The act speaks directly to statutes governing (1) access to student records and (2) the release of such records. Union County College has drafted policies and procedures which comply with the intent of this legislation. Students are therefore assured of access to those educational records described under the law and their individual rights of privacy are equally protected by limitation of transferability of such records without their consent.

If you desire information on the established policy and procedures relative to this act you may direct your inquiries to the Record's Office or the Dean of Student Services. A copy of the policy statement is posted on the official "Deans" bulletin board located at each campus.