Documents and Forms
Documents
- "Yellow Folder" Faculty/Staff Guide (PDF, 124.5K)
Faculty and Staff Guide to Assisting Students of Concern - This document is commonly referred to as the "Yellow Folder"
- Medical Withdrawal Information - 2012-13 (PDF, 33.3K)
The university recognizes that in certain circumstances a health issue may so significantly impact a student’s academic work that a Medical Withdrawal for the term is needed. The Medical Withdrawal Checklist explains the policy and provides a checklist of required documentation to process the withdrawal. Contact the Student Life Office (Hauge Admin. Bldg., Rm 105, 253-535-7191 or slif@plu.edu) for more information and to receive the Petition for Medical Withdrawal. When contacting the Student Life Office, it is best to have the documentation immediately available to expedite the process.
- PLU Return to Campus Clearance Policy (PDF, 42.4K)
Student Life Office Forms
- FERPA Authorization to Release Educational Records (PDF, 48.4K)
This form is used to ensure a student's informed written consent before completing a recommendation letter or inquiry form that is based on information contained in his/her educational record.
- FERPA Authorization to Release Educational Records to Parents (for Student Life Office) (PDF, 47K)
This form is used to ensure a student's informed written consent before speaking with parents, regarding performance and information contained in his/her educational record. This form is specific to the Student Life Office.
Faculty/Dept. Samples
- Sample - FERPA Release Form (for Faculty) (DOC, 43.5K)
This sample form is used to ensure a student's informed written consent before completing a recommendation letter or inquiry form that is based on information contained in his/her educational record. This form has blank fields that can be customized with the professor's departmental information.
- Sample - FERPA Authorization to Release Educational Records to Parents (DOC, 45K)
This form is used to ensure a student's informed written consent before speaking with parents, regarding performance and information contained in his/her educational record. This form is customizable to any PLU department/office.
- Sample Letter to Student for Consent to Release Educational Records - for Faculty (DOC, 20.5K)
This sample letter to a student can be adapted for faculty use. It is used to asked a student to complete a FERPA form, a form in which the student specifically authorizes a PLU representative (aka faculty, staff, employee) to use their educational records to complete a recommendation form or other such document. This text may also be used if requesting by email.