Directory Information

At its discretion, Cañada College may provide Directory Information in accordance with the provisions of FERPA. Directory Information is defined as information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Designated Directory Information at Cañada College includes the following: a) Student participation in officially recognized activities and sports including weight, height and high school of graduation of athletic team members. b) Degrees and awards received by students, including honors, scholarship awards, athletic awards and the Dean's Lists of recognition. Students may withhold Directory Information by submitting a written request to the director; please note that such withholding requests are binding for all information to all parties other than for those exceptions allowed under the Act. Students should consider all aspects of a Directory Hold prior to filing such a request. Requests for non-disclosure will be honored by Cañada College for no more than one academic year. Re-authorization to withhold Directory Information must be filed annually in the Admissions and Records Office.

Cañada College Annual notification to students is consistent with its obligations under FERPA. Cañada College annually notifies students and their parents of the rights accorded to them by FERPA. Students and their parents shall be advised of their rights regarding educational records on the Cañada College website.

For additional information on FERPA or student confidentiality contact Admissions and Records, https://smccd.edu/admissionsandrecords/contactus.php. 

Please also see "Privacy Rights of Students"