Directory Information

Waubonsee Community College does not maintain a public directory of student names and personal information. However, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, certain student information is categorized as "directory information" and subject to public disclosure. This information includes:

• Student's name
• City of residence
• Major field of study
• Email address
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams
• Dates of attendance (and withdrawal)
• Full- or part-time status
• Degrees, certificates and awards received.

This information may be used for such things as enrollment and degree verification, background checks, publicizing academic honors and athletic participation.

Preventing Disclosure of Directory Information
Any individual who does not want the above directory information publicly disclosed shall so inform the Registrar in writing by submitting the Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form, which is available on mywcc. Please note that students must be currently enrolled to request nondisclosure of their directory information.

Effects of Withholding Your Directory Information
Please be aware of the following circumstances pertaining to a request to prevent disclosure of directory information:

• A third-party, such as an insurance company or a prospective employer, will need to submit your written authorization with each request for information before Waubonsee can release or verify any information about you.
• College publications or news releases, such as the commencement program or the President's and Dean's lists, will not list your name or other information about you.
• The college will honor your request to withhold directory information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. The college assumes no liability for honoring your request that such information be withheld.

Retracting Your Request
If you had requested that your directory information be withheld but have now changed your mind, please complete and submit the Retraction of Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form, which can be found on mywcc.