Temple University Parent Guide
FERPA
As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, with certain exceptions, generally Temple University cannot disclose a student’s educational records without the written consent of the student or without proof by the parent that the student is dependent on his/her parents for federal income tax purposes.
The procedures for exercising these rights are explained in “Temple University’s Guidelines Pertaining to Confidentiality of Student Records,” copies of which are available on Temple’s website. Included in this policy is a description of the types and locations of educational records maintained by the university. If you or your students’ primary or home language is not English, upon your request, reasonable efforts will be made to provide you with a translated copy of this “Annual Notice,” as well as with “Temple University’s Guidelines Pertaining to Confidentiality of Student Records.” Please note that, in compliance with a 1997 federal statute designed to advance military recruiting, Temple may release dates of birth to the military unless the student notifies Temple that he or she wishes this information withheld.
FERPA Waiver
A student may consent to the release of information from education records to parents, guardians or other appropriate persons. The student may provide the university with their consent by completing the FERPA waiver online via TUPortal:
To access the online waiver
- go to: TUportal
- Log in to TUPortal
- Click on the link for ‘Self Service Banner’
- Click on the ‘Student’ Tab
- Click on ‘FERPA Contact’
- Click on ‘New Contact’
- Enter the information
