Student Records
As stated in the Faculty Handbook
All permanent academic records of students are kept in the Registrar’s Office. No disciplinary actions are ever recorded on a transcript.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
TCU abides by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a federal law which provides that the University will maintain confidentiality of student records. Faculty should be aware of the requirements of The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act as the University accords all the rights under the law to its students.
No one outside the institution shall have access to, nor will the institution disclose, any information from students’ educational records without the written consent of the student except:
- personnel with a need to know within the institution
- officials of other institutions in which students seek to enroll
- persons or organizations providing students’ financial aid
- accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation function
- persons in compliance with a judicial order
- persons in an emergency to protect the health or safety of students or other persons.