The University regards the student's personal information and academic record as a matter of confidence between the student and the University. The contents of either may be revealed only in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (Public Law 93-380, Section 438, as amended).

Students wishing to waive their FERPA rights relating to the release of academic information or to request nondisclosure of directory information must do so through DORI and Self-Service Banner>Personal Information>Answer a Survey>FERPA Waivers and Nondisclosure. Information provided by the student will remain in effect until such time that it is changed by the student. Once a student separates from the University, only requests for nondisclosure of Directory Information remain in effect. For details, go to www.duq.edu/ferpa.