Directory Information Policy
Acknowledging that Directory Information is FERPA protected information that may be disclosed at the discretion of a College or University, it is the policy of the Board of Regents for Higher Education for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities that disclosure of Directory Information is within the sole discretion of the College or University. Colleges and Universities may disclose Directory Information without the prior consent of the student only as provided herein.
The Board of Regents for Higher Education has designated the following as Directory Information:
For purposes of access by school officials of the Colleges and Universities governed by the Board of Regents for Higher Education, the following is designated as Directory Information:
- Student’s legal name
- Permanent mailing address
- Month and day of birth
- Photographs
- Student identification number, User ID, or other unique identifier
- Email address
- Telephone number
- University or College previously attended or currently attending
- Dates of attendance
- Full vs. part-time student status
- Academic Awards and Honors
- Class standing/year
- Major, minor, concentration and/or program of study
- Degree(s)/Certificate(s) candidacy
- Degree(s)/Certificate(s) earned
- Previous Institutions attended
- Graduation expected/completion dates
For purposes of access by military recruiters only, the following is designated as Directory Information (Student Recruiting Information):
- Student's legal name
- Permanent mailing address
- Student email address (issued by the institution)
- Telephone number
- Age
- Place of birth
- Class standing/year
- Major and/or program of study
- Degrees received
- Most recent educational institution attended
For purposes of participation in any recognized activity or sports, the following is designated as Directory Information:
- Student's preferred name
- City and State of Residence
- Dates of attendance
- Class standing/Year
- Recognized activity or sport
- Team performance statistics
- Team position
- Photos and videos
- Athletic Honors and Awards
- Height and weight of athlete
For purposes of disclosure to/access by the general public, the following is designated as Directory Information:
- Student's preferred name
- Permanent mailing address Photographs
- Dates of attendance
- Major, minor, concentration and/or program of study Degree/Certificate candidacy Degree(s)/Certificate(s) earned
- Academic Awards and Honors
- Full vs. Part-time status Anticipated graduation date Graduation date
Approved by Board of Regents, December 18, 2014; Amended March 2, 2017; Amended June 24, 2021 (Effective Fall 2021 Semester).