To protect student privacy, Castleton does not release any student information to parents, guardians or others without the express permission of the student. If students wish to allow Castleton to release or discuss their information with others, they must complete the FERPA Authorization Form, which is located online in the Castleton Portal, on the Web Services Menu under Student Academic Profile.
Students must list the people the University can speak to, then create an access code and give it to those authorized persons, who must give that code whenever they call or email the University.
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, Castleton University provides students the right to inspect and review their educational records and to challenge the contents of these records to ensure that such records are not inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights.
In addition, Castleton will not release personally identifiable records of students to any individual, agency, or organization without the prior written consent of the student, except as provided by the law.
The University has a policy of disclosing educational records to Castleton and Vermont State Colleges System officials with a legitimate educational interest without prior consent, and in other instances, as permitted by law.
Castleton will maintain directory information which includes the following: name, home and school address, telephone listing, email address, date of birth, major, enrollment status (full-time or part-time) enrollment level (undergraduate or graduate), dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, weight and height of athletic team members, photographs, most recent and previous educational institutions attended, and participation in officially recognized activities and sports. This information will be available, at the discretion of University officials, unless the student notifies Castleton in writing that all of this information should not be released. Students who wish to restrict access to directory information may do so by completing a Confidentiality Statement at Financial & Registration Services.