What if I want to waive access to review letter(s) of recommendation?
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 does give students, once admitted and enrolled, the right to inspect their records, including letters of recommendation. The FERPA gives important rights, including: • the right of students to inspect their student records • the right to challenge incorrect information in those records • the right to keep student records private. Because the FERPA gives students these rights, neither UCSC nor other institutions or organizations can require you to waive these rights. In fact, we discourage you to waive these rights; it is neither in your interest nor in ours. The following are factors you may want to consider in making the decision to waive or retain access to your letters of recommendation: • Members of the admissions committee will not know whether you waived access. This information is only known by Graduate Admissions staff and does not influence the admission process. • If your recommender knows you well and has said he/sh
