Boston University - Office of the University Registrar - General Information

An Enrollment Verification is an official document provided by the Office of the University Registrar which includes the following information about a student.

Name
Degree program
BU ID number
Semester
Start and end dates for each semester
Enrollment status for each semester

Credits	Status
12 or more	Full-time
6 - 11.5	Half-time
0.5 - 5	Less than Half-time

Course load
Anticipated graduation semester

** Please Note: Even after graduation, privacy preferences remain in effect. As an example: If a student has restricted the release of directory information, the Office of the University Registrar will not confirm enrollment or degrees earned to prospective employers or any other party without the student's permission. The privacy preference may be added or reversed by submitting a written and signed request to the Office of the University Registrar or by visiting the Office. Current students may change their privacy preferences on their Personal Page in the Student Link.

To Obtain a Verification

For currently enrolled students:
Verification of Enrollment is available through the Student Link. You may now view your Enrollment Verification on-line and have it e-mailed or faxed to you, or to a third party, at no cost. (There is a small charge for international faxes) Just logon to the Student Link / Personal tab and select the Verification of Enrollment option.

For alumni and parents of students:

During business hours:
Verifications can be requested via e-mail, regular mail or in person. You may also fax requests to the verification office at 617-358-6046. No return postage is necessary for mailed requests and there is no charge for the enrollment or graduation verification.

When submitting a written request please include the following information:

Full name, including any former names
Boston University I.D. number or Social Security number
Date of birth
Schools attended
Dates of attendance
Degrees awarded, if any
Daytime phone number
Fax number to send verification (if applicable)
Address to send verification

Mail request to:

Boston University Verifications Department
881 Commonwealth Avenue
Second Floor
Boston, MA 02215

During non-business hours:
Boston University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree and enrollment verification. National Student Clearinghouse may be contacted at:

Web:	www.degreeverify.org
Fax:	(703) 742-4239
Email:	service@studentclearinghouse.org
Mail:	National Student Clearinghouse 13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300 Herndon, VA 20171

A fee is charged for this service.

For all others:

Boston University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree and enrollment verification. National Student Clearinghouse may be contacted at:

Web:	www.degreeverify.org
Fax:	(703) 742-4239
Email:	service@studentclearinghouse.org
Mail:	National Student Clearinghouse 13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300 Herndon, VA 20171

Verifications will release only information that the University has designated as directory information; therefore, a signed release form is not required. If the verification requires information not considered directory information, or if the student has requested a privacy preference, a written request, along with a release signed by the student, is required before the verification can be processed.

** Please Note: Even after graduation, privacy preferences remain in effect. As an example: If a student has restricted the release of their dates of attendance, the Office of the University Registrar will not confirm enrollment to any outside party without the student's permission. The privacy preference may be added or reversed by submitting a written and signed request to the Office of the University Registrar or by visiting the Office. Current students may change their privacy preferences on their Personal Page in the Student Link.

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ensures confidentiality of educational records and restricts disclosure to or access by third parties, except as authorized by law. Students have the right to inspect their educational records, with certain exceptions. To inspect their records, students need to complete a Request for Access to Educational Records form, available at their School or from the Office of the University Registrar. If a student believes his or her records are inaccurate, he or she may request an amendment and, if denied, has the right to a hearing. If the outcome of the hearing is negative, the student can place a letter of disagreement in his or her file. Under certain circumstances, in accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, non-directory information can be disclosed without the prior consent of the student.

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