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Upon request, Columbia also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled, if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer. As required by FERPA, Columbia maintains a record of written requests for access to and each disclosure of personally identifiable information. Each student has the right to inspect and review the record of written requests and disclosures. A student has the right to request amendment of any education records that he or she believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. The procedure to seek amendment of a student’s education records is as follows: A written request must be submitted to the Registrar, specifically identifying the part of the record the student wants changed, stating the reason for the requested amendment, and attaching any supporting documentation to the request. Within a reasonable time after receiving the request, but in no event longer than 45 days, the Registrar will issue a decision in response to the student’s request. If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student of his or her right to a hearing before a panel of the associate deans (Academic Standards Review Committee) on the request to amend. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. The decision of the Academic Standards Review Committee is final. If the Academic Standards Review Committee denies the student’s amendment request, the student has the right to include a written statement setting forth his or her reasons for disagreeing with the Committee. Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations www.colum.edu/drugviolations Federal law provides that a student who has been convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving financial aid shall not be eligible to receive any federal or grant, loan, or work assistance. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY www.colum.edu/sap All students are required to meet Columbia’s standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) which includes a minimum GPA, minimum completion rate, and maximum timeframe to degree completion. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT www.colum.edu/codeofconduct Columbia is proud of its creative and diverse community of faculty, students, and staff who create and participate in educational opportunities in the arts, media, and communications. Columbia provides a caring environment; one in which freedom 31