Student FERPA Rights and Policy

February 4, 2026

Dear Students,

As we settle into the new semester, I want to take a moment to remind you of the important rights you have regarding the privacy of your education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Under FERPA, you have the right to:

Review your education records by contacting the Office of the University Registrar or the office that maintains them.
Request corrections if you believe information is inaccurate or misleading.
Control disclosure of your personally identifiable information, except when FERPA permits release to University officials with a legitimate educational interest.
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education for alleged noncompliance.

Although Georgetown generally does not release student record information without your written consent, FERPA allows certain exceptions. One such exception is the release of directory information, which the University may disclose without your consent. Directory information includes: name, contact information, date of birth, parents’ names, photo, major, enrollment dates, expected graduation, degrees, honors and awards, prior institutions, participation in activities and sports, and athletes’ weight/height.

If you wish to withhold directory information, complete a “Request for Non-Disclosure of Directory Information” form available from the Office of the Registrar. Note:

A FERPA “No Release” or “FERPA Flag” prevents sharing all directory information, even with parents, friends, employers, or honor societies.
It cannot be applied selectively to individual pieces of information.

For details on your FERPA rights and University policies, consult the University Bulletin, the Registrar Website, or contact the Office of the University Registrar.

Sincerely,
Annamarie Bianco
Associate Vice President and University Registrar