Statement of Student Rights in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

Cleveland State Community College adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.  Policies under this law ensure that current and former students have the right to review, inspect and challenge the accuracy of information kept in a cumulative file and that student records cannot be released without consent of the student, except in the case of an emergency situation involving safety or health.  Disclosure would be limited to necessary information and only to persons in a position to assist in the emergency situation.

Further, any person requesting information that is considered directory information may obtain such information without consent from the student.  Directory information includes name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, full-time/part-time status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational institution attended.  A student may refuse to allow disclosure of any designated directory information by contacting student records staff to make an official request.

The social security number of applicants is secured when the application is processed. An alternative campus identification number is assigned through our records system.  Students are advised to keep the campus ID number available and use it instead of the social security number.

For further information involving the Privacy Act, please refer to the Cleveland State Community College Catalog/Student Handbook, or call the Office of Admissions and  Records at 423-478-6214