FERPA requires institutions to define what it considers to be directory information and permits release of that information to third parties without consent from the student. Ohio University defines directory information as the following:
- Name, addresses, telephone number, email address
- Major academic program(s), dates of enrollment and current enrollment status, degrees and awards, standing and degree level, primary advisor, expected graduation date, current college and campus,
- Participation in officially recognized activities and sports with weight and height of athletic team members,
- Previous institution(s) attended, a.k.a. name(s), residency and admission status, record hold(s), and deceased status.
Note: Ohio University will never release to third parties the following information without the student's written consent: Social Security or student personal identification (PID) numbers, race, gender, grades, schedule, grade point average, citizenship, or religious preference.
Students who do not want their directory/public information released to third parties or students who do not want to be listed in the Ohio University online directory must complete the Ohio University Confidentiality Status Request [PDF] form.
Note: Students should be aware that submitting the Confidentiality Status Request [PDF] form may result in undesirable repercussions such as denied enrollment and degree verification to persons, agencies, and institutions requesting this information for employment, insurance discounts, school transfer, or related purposes. The non-disclosure order is permanent and must be removed by submitting a Request to End Confidentiality Status [PDF] form before graduation if the student wants to be listed in the graduation commencement program.