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      FERPA Authorization to Release Educational Records

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      In response to the current state mandate, the Division of Student Life is suspending walk-in hours effective 11/17/2020.

       

      The Campus Life front desk/serving the Division of Student Life, will be staffed Mon-Thur from 10:00am-3:00pm for any necessary in-person business. Our doors will remain closed and we ask that you reach out to us via email at slif@plu.edu or by phone (253-535-7191) to schedule an appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to speak with a particular staff member directly, you can do so through our front desk or if you know the party you need to meet with, you can reach out directly via email.

       

      Professional staff will be working in a blended remote/on-campus format 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

      Contact Information

      Division of Student Life

      Phone: 253-535-7191

      Fax: 253-535-7137

      Email: slif@plu.edu

      Anderson University Center
      Room 161
      Tacoma, WA 98447

      Office Hours

      Mon -Fri by appointment only – email:

      slif@plu.edu or call (253) 535-7191

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      Sample - FERPA Authorization to Release Educational Records to Parents (doc)
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      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) (doc)
      download
      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.

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      FERPA Authorization to Release Educational Records (pdf)
      view download
      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 (pdf)
      view download
      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.

      In response to the current state mandate, the Division of Student Life is suspending walk-in hours effective 11/17/2020.

       

      The Campus Life front desk/serving the Division of Student Life, will be staffed Mon-Thur from 10:00am-3:00pm for any necessary in-person business. Our doors will remain closed and we ask that you reach out to us via email at slif@plu.edu or by phone (253-535-7191) to schedule an appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to speak with a particular staff member directly, you can do so through our front desk or if you know the party you need to meet with, you can reach out directly via email.

       

      Professional staff will be working in a blended remote/on-campus format 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

      Contact Information

      Division of Student Life

      Phone: 253-535-7191

      Fax: 253-535-7137

      Email: slif@plu.edu

      Anderson University Center
      Room 161
      Tacoma, WA 98447

      Office Hours

      Mon -Fri by appointment only – email:

      slif@plu.edu or call (253) 535-7191

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