Family/Parents

Access to Student Information

If a parent/guardian contacts a Case Manager in the Dean of Students Office, often it is out of concern for their student. It is important to note that the presence of a FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) release does not necessarily equate information being shared.
�ǿմ�ý would like to partner with you to provide the best experience for your student; however, a Case Manager can also work with you to assist your student.

Important notes about the policy:

In some instances, it may not be possible for a student to provide documentation for an emergency absence. However, when possible, the first thing a student should do is email their professors.
�ǿմ�ý does NOT have an attendance policy and students are bound by the syllabus for individual courses. In some instances, students will be docked attendance points for classes (e.g., missing a science lab.) However, the professor may allow the student to make up the work.
In an instance where the student is unable to contact �ǿմ�ý, a parent/guardian/family member or some representative for the student can submit an .
Once received, a Case Manager will notify the student’s professors of the absence. Be advised, no personal/confidential information is provided in writing or verbally.
A notification from the Case Manager does not excuse the absence, as �ǿմ�ý does not have an attendance policy. However, it gives room for the professor to allow the student to make up missed assignments/exams/quizzes, etc.

There are times when a student may need to medically withdraw from the University for a semester. There are financial impacts on students when they medically withdraw. A Case Manager cannot access the student’s financial aid records but can coordinate with the Financial Aid office to ensure the student is making an informed decision.