Disciplinary Records
Disciplinary records are kept in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended. Thus, disciplinary actions are recorded on the student’s “personal record” and are not placed on the student’s transcript. These disciplinary records are retained for a period of no less than seven years. After one academic year or thereafter, when the department of Residence Life deems appropriate, all disciplinary records may be considered absolved, or inactive, and returning residents will usually begin subsequent academic years of residency with a “clean slate,” unless probationary terms of judicial sanctions are specifically dated to expire in subsequent semesters.
At all times, these personal records are confidential and are not available to outside investigation agencies unless permission has been granted in writing by the student whose record has been requested or records are subpoenaed by a court of law. However, in cases of minors under the age of 18, parents will be notified of all disciplinary action.
