Parent Contact
Parent or Family Contact
Contact with a student’s parents or legal guardians may occur or be required in certain circumstances in connection with a matter involving alleged student misconduct, including when (a) there has been a determination that the student’s use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance constitutes a violation of University policy or any federal, state, or local law and the student is under the age of 21 at the time of disclosure; (b) knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of a student in connection with an emergency, or (c) the disclosure is otherwise authorized by law and University policy.
Related Policies
- Northwestern University FERPA Policy (Registrar's Office) - institutional policy governing access and release of student educational records