FERPA

Office of the Registrar
Send an email
(714) 556-3610 x2250

Student Records/Privacy Act

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Vanguard University has established guidelines regarding access to and release of educational records. In short, FERPA allows Vanguard to release “directory information” without consent or knowledge of the students unless the student has notified Vanguard in advance that such information is not to be released.

Directory information may include the following: photo, name, address, telephone listing, e-mail address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended.

Parents need to be aware that their student’s directory information is not available to them if the student has requested it not be disclosed by requesting “Privacy.” Other information about the student, such as class schedules, grades, and student account balance is not available to parents unless the student has signed a written release.

If you would like access to your student’s grades or other private information, your student will need to complete a Secondary Access Form and submit the form to the Office of the Registrar. Secondary access release forms can be found on our web site under the forms section.