Directory Information

Learn how directory information is used at UB, and how students can control what information is shared.

UB May Share / Release Student Directory Information

Unless otherwise notified in writing, the University at Buffalo may release the following directory information upon request: student name (both preferred/chosen and legal), current address, telephone number, email address, major field of study, dates of attendance, student clubs and organizations, athletics team and intramurals and honors, degree and awards received. The university will also publish the student’s name, major field of study and email address in its internet-accessible directory.

Prevent Release of Directory Information to Outside Parties

If a student wants to prevent UB from releasing directory information to outside parties (or reverse their decision to prevent release), they must complete the Directory & Information Release / Non-Release form.

  • Students may do this at any time and as many times as necessary. 
  • This form may also be used to reinstate directory information release.
  • Even if students decide to prevent release of their directory information, information will be shared within the university for educational and administrative purposes.

Students should be aware that blocking the release of directory information will not prevent information from being shared within the university for educational and administrative purposes.

Directory & Information Release / Non-Release Form
Consider the Consequences of Withholding Directory Information

It is important that students consider very carefully the consequences of a decision to withhold “directory information.” Should the student select not to authorize release, any and all future requests for contact information from UB persons (on non-essential matters) and from non-institutional persons and organizations (such as scholarship organizations, prospective employers) will be denied.

Student Rights Under FERPA

For a complete statement of student rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), see Article 8 (Administrative Regulations) of UB’s Rules and Regulations and UB’s Access to Student Information Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy.