University of California Riverside Parent Guide
Student Privacy at UCR
Student Privacy
Under the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), registered students have the right to keep their records private. Once the student enrolls in classes, the University is prohibited from sharing a student’s information–even with parents.
Release Authorization
Authorized Users provide students and parents an easy way to share information, view some financial and academic information, and conduct business online. Students must go to Growl and select “Authorization.” Follow the instructions on the screen to select your Authorized Users.
Students may restrict directory information from being provided to third parties by logging into Growl and clicking on Privacy. Checking any or all boxes next to the information will withhold the information from the public. When choosing to restrict information, students must be aware that any request from a third party (outside of UCR school officials) will be denied. For example, we would be unable to verify the student’s degree to a prospective employer, print the student’s name in a brochure, or provide information about the student to his/her hometown newspaper
