Parents

CAMPUS RESOURCES

ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

NEW STUDENTS

CAMPUS SAFETY

Safety
UTDAlert text messaging system
UT Dallas Police Department
BAIT (Behavior Assessment and Intervention Team)
Office of Emergency Management

RELEASE OF INFORMATION (FERPA)

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 provides privacy protection of a student’s academic record and limits the release of such records without the student’s consent. This law gives students the right to:

Inspect and review their educational records
Know what information UT Dallas maintains
Amend the records if errors are present

The act further provides that the University may disclose such records to parents or legal guardians if the student is a dependent as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires a child who is a dependent be:

Under the age of 24
Claimed on the parent’s most recent federal income tax return

At UT Dallas, the Office of the Registrar handles questions and documentation regarding FERPA related forms.

The U.S. Department of Education enforces FERPA laws. Please see their General Guidance for Parents website for more information.

VISITING UT DALLAS

Whether you’re in town for orientation, move-in, Family Day or just stopping in for a visit, planning your trip ahead of time will help you and your student feel at ease. Stay at local hotels and check out the UT Dallas visitors page for directions, attractions and more.

The Dallas Love Field Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) provide convenient travel to and from further destinations.

To enjoy a day out with your student, check out the city of Richardson’s visitors page or explore the sights and sounds of Dallas just a few miles down the road.