Buckley Amendment

Attention of all students, their parents, and The University of West Alabama alumni is called to the provisions of Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as "The Buckley Amendment." Under the provisions of this law, all students and former students of the University have the right to inspect their official educational records in the Office of the Registrar. This right of inspection does not apply to any information submitted to this office as confidential prior to January 1, 1975, nor to access by students to financial records of parents. Parents and guardians of students may not see records nor receive any grades unless the student specifically designates that his records/or his grades may be available to the parents or guardians. Grades are mailed to the address indicated by the student on his registration form.

Information classified as "Directory Information" may be released by the University unless the student specifically informs the Registrar in writing that his written consent is necessary before even this information may be released. "Directory Information" may include any or all of the following:

1. Name address, telephone listing.
2. Date and place of birth.
3. Major and minor fields of study.
4. Participation in officially recognized athletics and other activities, including weight and height of members of athletic teams.
5. Dates of attendance.
6. Degrees and awards received.
7. The most recent previous educational institution attended.

Other information from a student’s record will be released only to University officials, including teachers, who have legitimate educational interests, unless the student has given his written consent for the release of specific information to others.

Students who have questions regarding their official records should address them to the Registrar.