The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), gives Gardner-Webb University students certain rights, consistent with the privacy of others, with respect to official records, files, and data maintained by the University that contain personally identifiable information about them. These are referred to as the student’s “Education Records” or “Records.” These rights include:
The items listed below are designated as Directory Information and may be released at the discretion of the University under FERPA:
Students have the right to require the University to refrain from disclosing any or all of the above categories of Directory Information if they provide timely written notification to the Office of the Registrar. A request to withhold Directory Information in no way restricts internal use by the University or as otherwise allowed by FERPA.
FERPA also permits the disclosure of students’ Education Records, without consent of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in § 99.31 of the FERPA regulations, including the following:
Questions concerning FERPA may be referred to the Office of the Registrar.
State Law requires that students show proof of the following shots before being allowed to enter the University. Follow the link for more information:
Important – the immunization requirements must be met; or according to NC law, you will be suspended from Gardner-Webb University on the 30th day of class. This will inactivate your ID card and prevent you from accessing your dorm room, purchasing food in the Cafeteria, or making any other transactions with your Gardner-Webb ID card.
For more information, email [email protected] or call (704) 406-3591
Students who plan to take courses at other institutions during a regular term or summer session must have the prior permission of the Registrar. An online Request to Recognize Transient Credit form must be completed for approval. For more information on Transfers and how to access the form, click here.