Here are some important resources regarding parents' right to information where grades and other student-related data are concerned.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Be aware of your rights and your student's rights when it comes to their personal and academic information.
» Notification of FERPA Rights
» Read more about FERPA from the U.S. Department of Education

Consent to Disclose Educational Records (FERPA Waiver)
This form provides consent for a third party (parent, employer, etc.) to view a student's educational records. You may want to consider talking to your student about filling out a FERPA waiver if they want you to be able to access their information.

Shocker Alert System
WSU’s ShockerAlert System is a network of various emergency communication assets which can be activated within minutes, including: email and text blasts, wireless emergency message boards, web alerts, campus information channel and Facebook.
» Sign up to receive Shocker Alert notifications

Bill Payment Authorized User
Students can give others (parents, employers, etc.) the ability to access their account information. In compliance with FERPA, student financial records may not be shared with a third party without written consent. Adding an authorized user is written consent that an individual may view account information and make payments on the student's behalf. Please note that authorized users do not have access to their student's stored payment methods, academic records, or other personal information.
» Authorized User Log-In

Third Party Request for Student Information
Submit this form to the Office of the Registrar to request academic information for a student. In order to be released, your student must have the "consent to disclose" form on file.

Dependent Grade Form Request
Submit this form to the Office of the Registrar to request a semester grade report for a student. The first page of last year's federal income tax return must be submitted with this form. In order for information to be released, your student must have the "consent to disclose" form on file.