Privacy information

Per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the student has the sole right to their educational records UNLESS the parents submit verification that they claimed the student as a dependent on their most recent Federal Tax Return OR the student submits written authorization to release information to their parents by completing paperwork through the Office of Academic Affairs at Charleston School of Law.

A student may complete a Student Authorization to Release Information Form in order for the School of Law to discuss the student's specific information with their parents, spouse, or other person as indicated on their form. By law, Charleston School of Law may release the following "Directory Information" without written consent by the student: name, address, telephone number, email address, photograph, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, enrollment status, degrees, or honors and awards. A student has the option of completing a Student Authorization to Release Information Form and requesting in writing that their Directory Information not be released.

(If a student does not authorize Directory Information to be released, the student will not be included in news releases in area and home newspapers, on radio and TV broadcasts regarding honors and awards, and participation in campus activities. Student would also not be eligible to be included in campus programs, publications, campus directories, CSOL graduation composite, and on the CSOL website and campus brochures.)