University of Delaware

University Policies & Procedures

Consult the Student Guide to University Policies, and the University Catalog for further information.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Description of the Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants to students certain rights, privileges, and protections relative to individually identifiable student educational records which are maintained by the University. Specifically:

  1. Students' educational records (with the exception of directory information) will be released to third parties outside the University only with the written consent of the student.
  2. Students have the right to inspect their own individually identifiable educational records. The right may be exercised by completing a request form in the Office of the University Registrar, 210 South Collee Ave (Visitor Center).
  3. Students have the right to challenge information contained in individually identifiable educational records. The procedure is described in the policy statement referred to below.
  4. A copy of the policy statement describing the University's regulations for this Act may be obtained from the Student Services Building on Lovett Avenue.

Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act permits the release of directory-type information to third parties outside the institution without written consent of the student provided the student has been given the opportunity to withhold such disclosure.

The University releases, upon inquiry to third parties outside the University, directory information without written consent of the student. Directory information includes name, address, telephone number, college, class, major, dates of attendance, and degree, honors and awards conferred. Students may withhold directory information by going to the Student Services Building.

NOTE: While the withholding request may be made at any time, students wishing to have directory information withheld from the student directory should submit their requests no later than six weeks prior to the first day of fall semester classes.

Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes

In general, to qualify as a Delaware (in-state) student for tuition purposes, the student (or the parent upon whom the student is dependent) must have established a domicile in Delaware and must have maintained continuous residence therein for a period of 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes in the semester or session in which Delaware student status is sought. Individuals who work in Delaware but reside in another state are not considered in-state students for tuition purposes.

A pamphlet entitled "Regulations Governing the Classification of Students at the University of Delaware for Tuition and Fee Purposes" contains a complete policy statement and can be obtained from the ACCESS Center in Clayton Hall or at the Student Services Building on Lovett Avenue. First-time students, especially Continuing Education and foreign students, should resolve any questions concerning residency before submitting their registration forms.

Seat Claim Policy

Unless excused by the faculty member, students holding a confirmed assigned seat in a class will have relinquished their seat if they have not personally appeared in class to claim the seat by the:
  2nd class meeting for a class scheduled once a week,
  2nd class meeting for a class scheduled two times a week,
  3rd class meeting for a class scheduled three times a week,
  3rd class meeting for a class scheduled five times a week.
If the student does not claim the seat, according to guidelines and does not drop the course by the end of the late registration (Free Drop/Add) period, any applicable tuition will be charged and the Instructor has the option of assigning the student a grade of "Z" (the equivalent of a failing grade) at the end of the term.

Enrollment Restrictions

The University of Delaware reserves the right to refuse for good and sufficient reasons enrollment of any applicant. Any applicant who is refused enrollment will, on written request, be provided with a written statement of the reasons for the refusal of enrollment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS

The following information is for those students who have not been formally admitted to the University's undergraduate or graduate divisions. These students are identified by the classification CEND (Continuing Education Non-Degree). CEND students who are new to the University must complete a Biographic Information Form on-line, by mail or in person in order to register. For additional general information, see the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies website at: www.pcs.udel.edu or call (302) 831-2741.
Eligibility
No particular educational background is required in order to register. CEND students may register for daytime or evening, on- and off-campus courses - as long as they meet any course prerequisites and restrictions listed.
Advisement
All CEND students, particularly those registering for the first time, should contact the ACCESS Center (302-831-2741) or the Carter Partnership Center in Georgetown (302-855-1630) for an appointment with a counselor for academic advisement. You can also email access-advise@udel.edu for general questions.
Admission to a Degree Program
Students who wish to become full- or part-time matriculated students should contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (831-8123) or the Office of Graduate Studies (831-2129).
Readmission to a Degree Program
Students seeking readmission to a degree program should meet with an ACCESS counselor (302-831-2741) to discuss readmission options.
Transfer of Graduate Credit
A maximum of nine graduate credits taken as a CEND student may be accepted for transfer to a graduate degree program. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies (302-831-2129) for details.

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