GRADUATE CATALOG • 2010-2011

The Office of the Registrar is dedicated to providing service to the Cedar Crest College community. Services include creating, maintaining and transmitting academic records in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), processing student registrations, scheduling final examinations, evaluating transfer credits, auditing degree progress and completion, coordinating Veteran’s benefits, and issuing academic transcripts and diplomas.

The Registrar’s Office is located in Blaney Hall room 209. The office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 p.m. The office telephone number is 610.740.3765 and the fax number is 610.740.3766. The office email is Registrar@cedarcrest.edu

In keeping with federal law, Cedar Crest College does not release a student’s educational records to any individual, agency or organization without the written permission of the student, unless the following exceptions apply:

a. Records may be released to Cedar Crest faculty members, administrators, and staff who have a legitimate educational interest in the records.
b. Records may be released to authorized representatives of the federal or state agencies with the legal authority to obtain such information.
c. Records may be released to persons who require access in consideration of a student’s application for, or receipt of, financial aid.
d. Records may be released to the parent(s) of the dependent students as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Information released to a parent will generally be given with the knowledge of the student.
e. Records may be released to persons authorized to receive such data through judicial order or pursuant to a subpoena. All such inquiries must be referred to the Office of the Provost. Except in instances where such information is sought under the USA Patriot Act or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the College will attempt to notify the student in advance of its compliance with such orders.
f. Records may be released to appropriate persons in connection with an emergency if knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons.