PRIVACY OF STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RECORDS
The written institutional policy concerning the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (the Buckley Amendment) is housed in the Registrar's Office.
The University is restricted in the release of certain student records without
the prior written consent of the student.
However, the University can release directory information that includes such
information as the student's name, address, telephone number, etc., without
the student's permission. A student who does not want this information released
must make a request in writing to the Office of the Registrar within two weeks
after the first day of class. The request for nondisclosure must be filed each
term of enrollment.
Students have the right to inspect and review information contained
in their educational records. Students wishing to review their records
must make a written request to the Registrar listing the item or
items of interest. These records will be made available within 45
days of the request.
USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
The Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S. Public Law 93-579, Sect.7) requires that we notify
you that disclosure of your social security number (SSN) is voluntary. But you
should know that Francis Marion University uses the SSN as your student identification
number and all university records are kept using this number for identification.
The Swamp Fox Web for Students (online registration) system requires you to
enter you SSN and a password for entry. If you do not wish to disclose your
SSN, you can apply for a special identification number, in person in the Registrar's
Office, Stokes Administration Building, Room 118.
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