46 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2024–2025 Student Academic Files NSU MD adheres to NSU’s FERPA policies regarding the maintenance of student academic files. The policy can be found in the NSU Student Handbook and is also available at nova.edu/registrar/services /ferpa.html. Policy on Student Education Records Student education records are kept in a secure manner to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the records. To preserve the accuracy of student educational records, which contain student academic records, students wishing to inspect and review their educational records will be required to submit a written request and follow these procedures: 1. Students submit written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect to the ADASA, who will process the request and forward to the Office of the University Registrar. 2. If approved for review by the ADASA and the Office of the University Registrar, the Office of the University Registrar will arrange for access and notify the current or former student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 3. The record will be made accessible to the student within 10 business days. Medical students are not permitted to inspect • admissions interviews and recorded data • confidential letters of recommendation if the student has waived the right of access in writing • educational records containing information about more than one student, in which case the medical school will permit access only to that part of the record that pertains to the inquiring student In addition, students are not permitted to review and challenge their parents’ financial records. Request to Amend Contents of Student Education Records Students have the right to request amendment of their educational records they believe are inaccurate or misleading. Students who believe their educational records contain information that is inaccurate or misleading, or is otherwise in violation of their privacy or other rights, should submit a written request for amendment to the Office of the University Registrar. The Office of the University Registrar will inform the ADASA of the request. Note that this process is directed toward clerical errors. Requests for substantive changes to the student’s records such as a grade change, an opinion, academic evaluations, or the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding are not grounds for correction or a formal hearing under this policy. The ADASA, in consultation with the Office of the University Registrar, will review the request and approve or deny it based on the evidence. If the decision agrees with the student’s request(s), the
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