The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of and limit access to the educational records of students. No one outside of Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) shall have access to nor will the University disclose any information from a student’s educational records without the permission of the student unless such actions are covered by certain exceptions as stipulated in FERPA. Consent from the student is requested in advance with whom the student’s confidential information and records may be released/shared, or from whom confidential information or records may be obtained. Confidentiality is not maintained in cases of child abuse, or suicidal/homicidal intent.
AccessAbility Services (AAS) works to preserve confidentiality of student information as required by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. For the purposes of FERPA, the university considers all students to be independent. Therefore, information will not be shared with family members/parents and/or treating providers without consent. Additional information regarding confidentiality and maintenance of records is available below. Visit WCSU FERPA information for additional information.
I understand that consents granted via use of this form remain in effect until rescinded via written, signed and dated notification (which may be done via email) to AAS.
I make the following authorizations to release information pertaining to my academic, medical and/or personal information for the purpose of assisting me at WCSU, as well as in determining reasonable and appropriate accommodations. I acknowledge and authorize that my digital signature, shall be as valid as the original.