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Under provisions of federal and state legislation, examination scores, course grades, and similar indicators of student academic progress are not "public information." Accordingly, such information cannot be released or made public without written student permission, except for normal educational and administrative uses within the University.

Since student grades are considered confidential information, faculty and staff are expected to take precautions when distributing grades and coursework to ensure their confidentiality. Posting lists of examination scores or course grades, or returning test materials to students in ways which make it possible for students to obtain information about other students' scores or grades, is inappropriate

Encourage students to use the Student Self-Service website, http://www.d.umn.edu/Register to learn their grades. When posting scores or grades publicly, be sure to not associate them with names, ID numbers, social security numbers, or other personal identifiers. Scores and grades should not be listed in alphabetical order or numerical order by student name or ID number. Use of other identifiers such as a code name or number is recommended.

Do not put graded materials in public places for students to pick up. Faculty should return graded papers and tests in class, in their offices or departmental offices, via self-addressed mailing envelopes, etc.

To review University policies on access to student records, see http://www.d.umn.edu/registrar/access-regents-policy.htm.