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RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Under the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974" the following is designated as directory information and may be made public unless the student desires to withhold all or any portion of it:

  • Student's Name
  • Degrees & awards received
  • Dates of attendance
  • Date & place of birth
  • Major field of study
  • Military service status
  • Telephone listing
  • Local mailing address
  • Classification
  • Email address
  • Most recent previous educational institutions attended
  • Participation in officially recognized activities and sports

Any student wishing to withhold any or all of this information should complete the Tarleton State University Information Release Restrictions form.  Students may fax this form to the Registrar's Office at 254-968-9389 or submit the form to the Registrar's Office located in the Administration building.  Students may contact the Registrar's Office at 254-968-9417 or registrar@tarleton.edu for information regarding the Privacy and Release of Personal Information.

DISABILITY SERVICES

The policy of Tarleton State University is to comply with the American with Disabilities Act and other federal, and local laws.  The Office of Disability Services fully supports this policy.  Applicants for admission are not required to disclose disability status in the admission process.  Information related to a disability that has been released to the Disability Services Office is not used in the admission review process.

Students with disabilities may request appropriate accommodations by contacting the Director of Student Disability Services in the Mathematics building, room 201, at 254-968-9400.

 Formal accommodation requests cannot be made until the student has been admitted to Tarleton.  However, students are encouraged to make initial contact well in advance of this time to clarify documentation requirements and to allow time to arrange possible accommodations.

UPDATE PERSONAL INFORMATION

Currently enrolled students who have changed their names should fill out a name change form under Student Forms and submit it to the Registrar's Office for processing.  Proper documentation (marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc) must be submitted with the permanent record update form as required by the Registrar's Office.

Currently enrolled students may change their mailing address through DuckTrax by logging into myGateway or DuckTrax.

Official notification and accurate reporting of a student's name and mailing address is necessary for proper identification of student records, and the mailing of correspondence, grade reports, graduation information, etc.


CLERY ACT

Tarleton State University is dedicated to providing a safe and secure campus environment where meaningful education can take place.  Information listed in the Tarleton State University Annual Security Report has been prepared to ensure Tarleton State University is in compliance with the federal guidelines under the Clery Act.