Can a University post your GPA to the public?

e60_M5_2020 · 12-29-2009, 12:19 AM

My friend's school has posted the name, student ID, college credits to date, and GPA of all the graduating and potentially graduating (walking, transfers) students.

Does this seem odd? My legal advisor (google) makes it seem like such an act would constitute a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)...

335R1 · 12-29-2009, 12:26 AM

Good question. I just went to a seminar last semester on student's rights. I don't believe those are confidential. Are they posting it on school website or is it secure for other schools to look at?

Blake · 12-29-2009, 12:26 AM

that's fucked up

c0nstant · 12-29-2009, 12:35 AM

wtf i dont think anyone is allowed to release your information. i remember when i was a freshman i was told 'i cant even release your class schedule to your parents if they ask'

BMW F22 · 12-29-2009, 12:37 AM

I doubt they can do that (at least not to the public). That's why when professors post grades they list them by ID #'s or a special ID that is assigned to each student. If it's to potential schools then it might be legal.

e60_M5_2020 · 12-29-2009, 12:58 AM

I told my friend to send people with the lowest GPAs a nice Facebook message, and ask if they really want the world knowing that information.

Seminole · 12-29-2009, 01:00 AM

I know teachers can't even discuss grades with parents of students. There is no way this could be allowed.

Blake · 12-29-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

I know teachers can't even discuss grades with parents of students. There is no way this could be allowed.

what? is this something new?

hhkim · 12-29-2009, 01:14 AM

that is illegal. it is a violation of ferpa. you are not allowed to post any data/information that can identify students...

what kind of weird ass university does this? its a lawsuit waiting to happen.

c0nstant · 12-29-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhkim

that is illegal. it is a violation of ferpa. you are not allowed to post any data/information that can identify students...

what kind of weird ass university does this? its a lawsuit waiting to happen.

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Seminole · 12-29-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Blake

what? is this something new?

Once the student is over the age of 18 they are legally an adult and their information cannot be discussed without their consent. When I was in undergrad I had to sign a waiver saying if anything happened to me (i.e. serious accident or death) then my parents could retrieve information from the school about money I owed, grades, etc.

jibaholic101 · 12-29-2009, 01:35 AM

i smell a lawsuit starting

Blake · 12-29-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seminole

Once the student is over the age of 18 they are legally an adult and their information cannot be discussed without their consent. When I was in undergrad I had to sign a waiver saying if anything happened to me (i.e. serious accident or death) then my parents could retrieve information from the school about money I owed, grades, etc.

oh yes, now i know what you're saying...

silvergray545 · 12-29-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

wtf i dont think anyone is allowed to release your information. i remember when i was a freshman i was told 'i cant even release your class schedule to your parents if they ask'

This. When I was a freshman, I had to sign a form for my mom saying it's ok for her to be in the counselors office while we are discussing my schedule. Pretty stupid IMO.

Minefield · 12-29-2009, 06:33 AM

nope, can't release anything without you knowing it's being released/your approval.

Mahhvinn · 12-29-2009, 07:06 AM

I don't believe what they're doing is legal. o_O

ideliver · 12-29-2009, 09:42 AM

Clearly not legal...unless a waiver was signed...lawsuit is brewing

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