Control of Student Records
Transcripts and other information are released only with the written permission of the student. Students have the right to inspect their own records. Upon inspection students are entitled to an explanation of any information contained in their records. Students have the right to copies of academic records of credits earned at Western Piedmont Community College. Copies of transcripts and/or other information from institutions other than WPCC must be requested from the originating institution.
An official student file shall not be sent outside the Counseling Office, Records Office, Financial Aid Office, Veterans Affairs Office, Advisor’s Office or other custodial offices except in circumstances specifically authorized by the Dean of Student Services. The authorization for such special circumstances must be in writing. College officials responsible for the maintenance of education records include the Director of Enrollment Management, Director of Records and Registration, and Dean of Student Services.
A student who believes that information contained in records is inaccurate or misleading may request that the record(s) be amended. The procedure for challenging any contested information is described in the College Policy Manual which is available in the Library and the Dean of Student Services' Office.