Directory Information

What does 51²è¹Ý define as Directory Information?

Under FERPA, the University may identify certain student information as directory information that may be released to third-parties without a student's consent. 51²è¹Ý's definition of directory information includes the following:

  • Personal data which includes: Student’s name, Address (home & mailing) ,Telephone (home & mailing), 51²è¹Ý assigned e-mail address

  • Enrollment data which includes: Academic Program (school of record, degree objectives, majors, minors, expected graduation date), Academic Level (classification), Current Enrollment Status (full, half, part-time, etc.), Attendance Dates,  Degrees and Awards received,  Previous Education including all past schools and/or institutions attended

  • Participation data which includes: the student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports, including an athlete’s weight and height

The student has the right to restrict disclosure/release of directory information to third-parties.
Instructions on how to restrict the release of Directory Information [PDF]

What happens when a student's Directory Information is restricted?

  • By restricting all 51²è¹Ý directory information, the student denies access to current or potential employers, other educational institutions, credit card companies, scholarship committees, insurance companies (health, auto, life, etc.) and other similar third-parties.

  • The student’s directory information will not appear in the 51²è¹Ý Directory of Students, Staff and Faculty published at the beginning of each academic year (fall term).

  • After a student‘s request to restrict directory information is processed, student leaders continue to have access to the student’s directory information if he/she participates in that organization.

  • Restrictions on directory information do not apply to in-class communications.

  • Student’s name may not appear in various programs or brochures printed by the University.

Instructions for Faculty/Staff on Student Directory Information

The following documents are restricted to 51²è¹Ý faculty/staff. Please log in with your 51²è¹Ý email and password.

For more information contact the University Registrar’s Office at (214)768-2038 or by e-mail at registrar@smu.edu.