Dean's Certifications and Behavioral Standing Letters
Overview
Students and alumni who are applying to other academic institutions or for employment which requires a disclosure of prior conduct information may be required to complete a background check, a Dean's certification or a letter of behavioral standing. Because conduct records are considered education records protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» does not share information regarding conduct records with third parties without written consent. Thus, a release authorization from the student is mandatory.
Requesting a Letter of Behavioral Standing
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» will provide a general notice to verify good standing or informing the recipient of the general facts of any incident(s), violation(s), and sanction(s) as applicable. To request a letter, the must be completed with the "I request that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» write a letter detailing my conduct history at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»." option selected.
Requesting a Dean's Certification or similar background check
If your Transfer Report/Dean Certification form can be submitted to the institution(s) via fax or email, please upload the completed form via the with the "I request that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» release any information necessary to appropriately complete a background check or the attached Dean's Certification Form." option selected.
Please note that most request are processed within 2 business days of receiving all required information. Incomplete requests will delay processing. For questions, contact 352-395-5277.