The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

• The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day the University receives a request for access.
• The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
• The right to provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The University Registrar’s Office issues an annual notification to all students informing them of their rights under FERPA. 

Resources:

Student Rights Under FERPA

Guidance for Faculty & Staff

FAQ for Faculty & Staff

Any questions related to FERPA can be directed to registrar@yale.edu.