Directory Information
FERPA allows for the university to define certain basic information that may be released without a student's prior consent. This is referred to as “Directory Information” and may vary between institutions. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has defined the following as Student Directory Information:
- Student legal name
- Address (home address on record)
- Telephone (home phone provided, we do not identify what type it is)
- Email address (campus email address only)
- Degrees, honors and awards received
- Major of study
- Dates of attendance
- Class level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
- Most recent agency or institution attended
- Participation in official activities or sports teams
- Height of members of athletic teams
This information comes primarily from each student’s SIS account. Students are encouraged to review and update their contact information on a regular basis by logging into SIS and using the self-service function to make changes to their directory information. A student can submit a Restriction Request to prevent their personal information from being released publicly.
Information that is not considered releasable under FERPA as directory information can be, but is not limited to:
- Student ID numbers
- Any portion of a Social Security number
- Marital status
- Any previous name
- Parent’s name and address
- High school academic information
- Transcripted information from another university or college
- Courses completed
- Grades, credits earned or GPA
- Grades of current courses in progress
- Attendance records
- Academic status (i.e. Probation status)
- Academic Advisor’s name
- Student misconduct investigations or sanctions
- Racial identity
- Foreign student or visa status
- Military status
- Student photos
Request a Directory List
To make a request, click here. Questions can be directed to registrar@uwgb.edu