FERPA

When a student is enrolled at an institution of higher education, a substantial amount of personal information and educational data (known collectively as education records) is accumulated, maintained, used and disseminated. Education records include, but may not be limited to, academic, financial, and student conduct files.

Concerning education records, Indiana Wesleyan University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). This federal law:

•     Affords the rights of student to review their own records and request amendments of records for inaccurate or misleading information. A student may request to review their education records (related to academic, financial, or student conduct) at any time by contacting the respective office.

•     Protects the privacy of education records by prohibiting their unlawful disclosure. Access to a student's education records is limited only to those persons directly involved in the educational process, unless the student gives permission to release the information by completing a release request.

FERPA defines a student as an individual who has reached the age of 18 OR attends a postsecondary school at any age.

The University maintains a complete policy statement in accord with FERPA which can be obtained in the Records Office. The Records Office can be reached at 765-677- 2131 or at registrar@indwes.edu.