The University of Maryland adheres to a policy of compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment). With certain limitations, this Act requires and it is the policy of the University:

1. To permit students to inspect their educational records.

2. To limit disclosure to others of personally identifiable information from education record without student's prior written consent.

3. To provide students the opportunity to seek correction of their educational records where appropriate.

• Prior consent will not be required for disclosure of educational record to school officials of the University of Maryland who have been determined to have legitimate educational interests.
• Certain information has been designated "Directory Information" and will be disclosed without prior consent unless a student files written notice. Directory information includes, but is not limited to:

• Students who wish to limit the disclosure of Directory Information or wish access to their official records, should obtain the appropriate form at the Registrations Counter, first floor Mitchell Building, and return the completed form there. To limit disclosure of Directory Information and printing of information in the student directory, requests must be made within 3 weeks from the first day of the semester in which the student begins each school year. Such requests must be filed annually within the above allotted time.
• Students alleging University noncompliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may file a written complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Office, United States Department of Education ,400 Maryland Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.
• For the complete policy on access to and release of student data information see the current edition of the Undergraduate Catalog.