MCW Office of the Registrar | Student Resources
Important resources regarding academic calendars, handbooks, catalogs, schedule of classes, transcripts, verifications, and links to forms.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended, is a federal law administered by the U.S. Department of Education that protects the privacy of student records, provides students the right to inspect their records, and provides students the right to request amendment of their records. It is recommended students familiarize themselves with the Medical College of Wisconsin’s FERPA policy.
A current or former student who wishes to authorize the release of non-directory records (e.g. academic standing, class schedule, evaluations, grades, etc.) to third parties (including but not limited to lenders, licensing boards, parents, prospective employers, spouses, etc.) must contact the Office of the Registrar for the appropriate form.
A current or former student who wishes to authorize the release of their transcript must complete the appropriate Request for Official Academic Transcript form. See Transcripts section.