Notice for Directory Information
FERPA, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, requires that Neumont University, with certain exceptions, obtain a student's written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from their education records. However, Neumont may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent, unless a student has advised the University to the contrary in accordance with Neumont procedures.
The primary purpose of directory information is to allow Neumont University to include information from educational records in certain school publications. Examples include:
- academic and attendance recognition
- commencement programs
- promotional material on behalf of the University
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a student's prior written consent.
Neumont University has designated the following student information as directory information:
- Name
- Participation in officially recognized activities
- Address
- Telephone listing
- Electronic mail address
- Photograph
- Degree program in which the student is enrolled
- Degrees, honors, and awards received
- Date and place of birth
- Dates of attendance
- Cohort number
- Personal websites
- Internal and Enterprise Project topics and partners
- The most recent educational agency or institution attended
More information on Neumont's FERPA policy is available on the Neumont website.