Office of University Counsel & Regulatory Affairs
Davidson Hall, Room 101
(860) 832-3025

Contact Information

Stacy Votto
University Counsel
stacy.votto@ccsu.edu
Denise Hudgen
University Paralegal
denise.hudgen@ccsu.edu

Guidelines For Students

  • DO submit a written request to the Registrar’s Office if you want to review your education records. 
  • DO request an amendment if you believe your records are inaccurate or misleading. You must clearly state what you believe is incorrect and why. Remember that factual information will not be changed.
  • DO provide written consent for disclosure if you’d like to share your education records.  Central generally cannot release personally identifiable information (PII) from your records without your written permission, except under specific FERPA exceptions.
  • DO learn and understand what directory information includes. Central may disclose certain information (e.g., name, major, enrollment status) unless you opt out. Know what qualifies as directory information.
  • Do submit a directory information Opt-Out Form If you do not want Central to release your directory information, you must notify the Registrar in writing. This opt-out remains in effect until you revoke it.
  • DO ask questions if you're unsure about your rights or how your data is used, contact the Registrar or visit Central’s  FERPA policy page.
  • DO NOT assume all information is private by default. Directory information can be shared unless you actively opt out and Central can share your educational record and personal identifying information in certain cases.
  • DO NOT Ignore FERPA when working as a student employee. If you handle student records in a campus job, you must follow FERPA rules just like staff and faculty.
  • DO NOT request grade changes through FERPA. FERPA does not allow you to challenge grades unless they were recorded inaccurately—not because you disagree with the evaluation.
  • DO NOT forget to update your opt-out status If your preferences change, you must notify CCSU to update your directory information disclosure status.