Right to Privacy and Review of Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives you the right to review your official college records, to request amendment to your records, to restrict your name from certain reports, to file appropriate FERPA complaints with the U.S. Department of Education, and to obtain TRC’s FERPA policy statement. FERPA questions should be directed to the Office of the Dean of Student Services.
Directory information about you is available to the public. This information includes name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, photo, major or field of study, dates of attendance, full-time or part-time enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degree(s) or certificate(s) awarded (including dates), awards received, and most previous educational institution attended.
The College releases lists of students on the Dean’s List and names of graduates to newspapers. Names and addresses of TRC graduates or candidates for graduation will be released to four-year institutions and military recruiters upon request.
If you object to the release of directory information, simply complete a Request to Restrict Directory Information form, available in the Office of the Registrar. The request will remain in place until revoked in writing.
Transcripts
The College transcript is your official record. The Office of the Registrar is charged with the responsibility of posting, storing, and sending copies of transcripts to other institutions and agencies when authorized. You may order a copy of your transcript through the National Student Clearinghouse at
www.getmytranscript.com.
Only you can request your academic and other educational records. The fee for each transcript is $10. Fees are due at the time of the request via credit or debit card.
Transferring to Other Colleges
Admission requirements vary among receiving colleges and universities. Courses taken for credit at Three Rivers will be accepted in transfer by other colleges, provided grades are satisfactory and courses taken are appropriate to the degree sought. To assure a smooth transfer to a four-year institution, you should consult an advisor early regarding transferability of credit earned at Three Rivers. The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees are designed to transfer to a four-year institution. The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed to prepare you to enter the workforce after graduation.
Although acceptance of credit is at the discretion of the transfer school, Three Rivers has articulation agreements facilitating transfer. Generally, college transfer program courses will satisfy various department, general education, elective, and degree requirements at receiving schools. Career and technical program courses may not transfer because they are designed for employment preparation rather than transfer.
Name and Address Changes
All name and address changes should be reported as soon as possible through myTRCC Self-Service or with the Office of the Registrar.
Verification of Enrollment
You may request enrollment verification from the Office of the Registrar. Please allow two or three days for processing.