Background: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) requires that the College, with few exceptions, obtain a student’s written consent prior to disclosing to a third party any personally identifiable information about that student. However, the College may disclose information designated as “directory information” without prior written consent of the student, unless the student Opts Out of Directory Information disclosure by filling out this Form. Directory Information is generally considered information that is not harmful or an invasion of privacy if released.

York Technical College has designated the following items as Directory Information: 

• A student's name
• Student's YTC ID Number
• mailing address
• major field of study
• enrollment status (full-time/part-time)
• dates of attendance
• degrees being pursued
• participation in College activities
• photographs
• degrees, honors, and awards received

The main purpose of designating the above information as “directory” is to permit the College to include this information in certain publications, such as: listing your name on the graduation program,  or submitting your awards and accomplishments for publication in a local newspaper. The College does not release any directory information to commercial entities seeking to conduct solicitations or fund-raising activities.

Should you wish to Opt Out of Directory Information Disclosure, fill out and submit this form.

 

I hereby request that my information remain confidential. I choose to “OPT OUT” of having my directory information released to any third party without my written consent, except as required by law. I have read and understand the information provided above and the potential consequences for making this request. My dated signature below confirms my opt-out request.