Confidentiality of Records
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, HCC students have the right to review, inspect and challenge the accuracy of information kept in a cumulative file by the institution unless the student waives this right. Student records, both academic and disciplinary, may not be made available to unauthorized persons on-campus, nor may they be given to any institution or individual off-campus without the written authorization of the student. The college is permitted to release to parents information regarding their student’s conduct violations involving “acts of violence,” and the use of drugs and/or alcohol.
The following student information may be released by the college as directory information: name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, curriculum and major field, dates of attendance, degrees received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. If students wish that the college NOT release any or all of the above information, they must inform the Registrar in writing no later than the close of the drop/add period, first semester. New students entering the college other than first semester must submit such a statement at the time of registration.