Documents

Medical Withdrawal Information - 2011-12 (DOC, 55.5K)
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.

Faculty and Staff Guide to Assisting Students of Concern (PDF, 138.9K)
This document is commonly referred to as the "Yellow Folder"

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.

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.