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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Documents

This series documents the process of student information release requests and consent authorizations or denials in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Records may include but are not limited to: requests for nondisclosure of directory information; requests for release of personally identifiable information; records of disclosures made to third parties; requests for formal hearings; student statements regarding hearing panel decisions; written decisions of the hearing panel; written consent of the student to disclose records; waivers for rights of access; and related documentation and correspondence.

Identification

Record Series Item Number
7.8
Retention Policy Number
607
Series
7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Period

Total Retention
AC+1

Characteristics

Final Repository
REGISTRAR
Vital
No
Remarks
AC = Life of the affected record or until student terminates waiver for written consent of the student to disclose records and waivers for rights of access.

Status

Last Update
10/15/21 11:05
GUID
UNTRRS-1283

Dean's List

Identification

Record Series Item Number
7.8
Retention Policy Number
603
Series
7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Period

Total Retention
5

Characteristics

Final Repository
REGISTRAR
Vital
No

Status

Last Update
10/15/21 11:04
GUID
UNTRRS-1280

Transcript Hold or Encumbering Authorization Forms

This series documents holds on transcripts and academic reporting information placed by the institution for a number of reasons. This series consists of forms authorizing the holding of academic records and information until a specific action is taken by the subject of the academic record.

Identification

Record Series Item Number
7.8
Retention Policy Number
597
Series
7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Period

Total Retention
AC

Characteristics

Final Repository
REGISTRAR
Vital
No
Remarks
AC = Release of the hold authorization.

Status

Last Update
10/15/21 11:04
GUID
UNTRRS-1279

Reports - Statistical

This series documents student status and enrollment at the institution. Records may include: specialized listings and statistical reports pertaining to departmental and college registration, course changes, add/drops, geographical distribution of students, student age and gender data, mortality of classes, student transfers from other schools, student body grade point averages and GPAs of living groups, and veterans enrollment; reports documenting student and enrollment by term; and reports on other topics.

Identification

Record Series Item Number
7.8
Retention Policy Number
594
Series
7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Period

Total Retention
AV

Characteristics

Archival
I
Final Repository
REGISTRAR
Vital
No

Status

Last Update
10/15/21 11:03
GUID
UNTRRS-1277

Commencement Records

This series documents commencement program planning and implementation at the institution. Records may include but are not limited to: commencement attendance forms; planning records created by commencement committees or other planning groups; and related documentation and correspondence.

Identification

Record Series Item Number
7.8
Retention Policy Number
592
Series
7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Period

Total Retention
PM

Characteristics

Archival
I
Final Repository
REGISTRAR
Vital
No
Remarks
Includes commence programs and graduation lists. Graduation lists may be exempt from public disclosure.

Status

Last Update
10/15/21 11:03
GUID
UNTRRS-1276

Class Lists

This series provides instructional units with an official record of students enrolled in courses taught. The series is used to cross-check students who have enrolled against those who have registered as well as in the generation of statistical reports. Information in the series includes: student names; social security numbers; term; and enrollment/registration status.

Identification

Record Series Item Number
7.8
Retention Policy Number
591
Series
7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Period

Total Retention
PM

Characteristics

Archival
I
Final Repository
REGISTRAR
Vital
No
Remarks
IN EIS.

Status

Last Update
10/15/21 11:02
GUID
UNTRRS-1275

Academic Transcripts

A record of the academic history of a student in terms of the courses taken, grades, and degrees received. High School and College Transcripts, as well as UNT transcripts.

Identification

Record Series Item Number
7.8
Retention Policy Number
582
Series
7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Period

Total Retention
PM

Characteristics

Final Repository
REGISTRAR
Vital
Yes
Remarks
Files can include both college or high school transcripts. Retention period based on AACRAO guidelines for academic records.

Status

Last Update
10/15/21 11:01
GUID
UNTRRS-1271

Diploma Mailing Verification Records

This series documents students requests to have diplomas and other graduation records distributed to specific addresses. Records include: signed cards listing permanent addresses for diplomas to be mailed to; indicating that fees have been paid; and listing students names, college or school within the institution, degrees granted, and dates of requests.

Identification

Record Series Item Number
7.8
Retention Policy Number
577
Series
7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Period

Total Retention
AC+1

Characteristics

Final Repository
REGISTRAR
Vital
No
Remarks
AC = Graduation date.

Status

Last Update
10/15/21 11:01
GUID
UNTRRS-1266