I understand that the Guidance and Testing Office (GTO) will collect my data and will only be ACCESSED when the academic year begins and the succeeding days thereafter when I am officially enrolled. I also understand that GTO is required to keep my counseling records until such time these documents are due for disposal based on SMU data privacy retention policy. Any information or counseling records that I provide are strictly confidential, except in life threatening situations, suicide, cases of suspected client abuse, or when released otherwise required by law, and for medical reasons. The information about counseling will not appear on my academic record.
I have read, understood, and agreed to the terms in the statement of confidentiality and informed consent. I therefore certify that the information I provided are true and correct. I understand that lying or giving false information will be a violation of the Student Discipline stated under Unacceptable Student Conduct will be dealt accordingly which may result to suspension to non-readmission (refer to Undergraduate Student Handbook under Code of Student Discipline page 109, number 25).