Welcome to the Family
Your role in your student’s life is evolving, but it’s just as important as ever. Keeping in touch with your student and supporting them throughout their college career is a huge help in making sure they find success. We’re here to provide you with useful resources to help you guide your student through this important step in their life.
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Sending Mail and Packages to your Champlain StudentIt can be emotional as your student heads off to college, but letters, cards and care packages can be a fun way to bridge the miles.
Residential Student Mailing Address:
(Residential Student Name)
Mail Center
Champlain College
375 Maple Street
Burlington, VT 05401
You, Your Student and FERPA
What is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law designed to protect the confidentiality of education records. It also gives students access to their records to makes sure those records are accurate. FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. Once a student turns 18 or enrolls in an institution of higher education, the rights belong to the student.
Students who wish to release grades to their parents or guardians MUST complete the FERPA Consent form each year granting access to parents.
Office of Parent & Family Relations
Location
Lakeside Campus, 3rd Floor
175 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
175 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM