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Email: intlprog@cwu.edu
Phone: +1-509-963-3612
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Central Washington University
Office of International Studies and Programs
Hebeler Hall 102
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7408
Study Abroad and Exchange Programs (SAEP) is happy to engage family members in the education abroad process, as it is important for the student to have the support of the family before, during and after their international experience. However, students must take responsibility for that experience, which includes being the point of contact for SAEP and international partners. This is especially true for students participating in exchange programs, which by their nature require a greater degree of initiative, independence and autonomy. Moreover, it is important to understand that FERPA (see below) prevents SAEP from discussing certain aspects of a student’s program with any third party without his/her permission.
Therefore, family and friends are encouraged to maintain open communication with their student and seek information from or through them. If needed, the student is welcome to schedule an appointment with SAEP staff and invite a family member or friend to attend in order to have questions answered.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that limits higher education institutions in the information they can reveal about students and grants students certain rights, including the right keep their educational records private. Under FERPA, institutions may only release “directory information” unless otherwise given permission by the student, with specific exceptions. This applies even to parents/guardians and spouses/partners.
Questions regarding FERPA may be directed to the Office of the Registrar .
Central Washington University classifies the following as “directory information”:
The Study Abroad and Exchange Programs may not disclose the following:
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