FERPA 2025
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (also sometimes referred to as the Buckley Amendment), is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records and the obligations of the institution, primarily in the areas of release of records and the access provided to […]
Retention of Faculty Teaching Records
Grade books and other records of grades should be retained for four years. Final exams and all other graded work which affected the course grade should be retained for one year after the end of the course if the graded work has not been returned to the student. When instructors leave the university, all documentation […]
Frequently Asked Questions for FERPA
1. How can someone tell if a student has requested that directory information not be disclosed? The student’s request to restrict directory information is reflected in the Student Information System (SIS). Once the student’s record has been flagged in SIS, it will be displayed with the message: “Student has requested that no information be released.” […]
AACRAO Transcript Directory
The University of Southern California is a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). The following summary of transcript-related information is provided as a service to fellow AACRAO institutions. Transcript information and policies for other AACRAO institutions can be found at the AACRAO website. Name of Institution: University of Southern California Mailing […]
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Limited Status Enrollment
The limited status program is intended for individuals approved by the University to take a limited number of courses at USC. Individuals who do not have a bachelor’s degree may take up to 16 units. Graduate students may take up to 12 units. For more information on the cost of enrollment at USC for limited […]
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Verification FAQ 1. Can I access my verification online? Yes! You will need at least 128-bit encryption to view your verification on OASIS. If your current browser does not support 128-bit encryption, we recommend downloading a 128-bit version. Note: The enrollment verification displayed on OASIS is primarily for your own use and is not considered official. Yes! […]