Student Affairs

ORIENTATION

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is an act that affords students certain rights

of privacy with respect to their academic records (grades, faculty and advising conversations) and

Student Health Services health records (both medical and counseling records).

FERPA assures your student complete privacy of their health information. Keep in mind this covers

both general medical information as well as Counseling and Psychological Services visits. Health

record information is disclosed only when a specific release of information is signed by the student.

The only exceptions you will see are for health and safety emergencies.

Tucker Hipps Transparency Act (SC Code of Laws Section 59-101-210 et seq.)

In accordance with the Tucker Hipps Transparency Act (SC Code of Laws Section 59-101-210 et

seq.), Clemson University maintains a report of all actual findings of violations of the Clemson

University Student Code of Conduct by recognized student organizations including but not limited

to alcohol, drugs, physical assault and hazing violations for the past four years. The report can be

found at

POINTS OF CONTACT

An encompassing list of university contacts is available on the last few pages of this booklet. Please

may be helpful:

• FERPA —

• Advocacy and Success —

• Student Handbook —

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT

The university understands family

support is important for student

success, and it can be incredibly

frustrating not knowing what is going

on academically or health-wise in a

student’s life. However, there are also

laws we are obligated to abide by for

the protection of our students. This is

a different stage of life: where students

are becoming adults, and parents and

family members are learning to trust

their students to make good decisions.

Giving students encouragement and

support will help them make better

choices and find success during

their time in college.