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Data Classification and Privacy

Hamline is committed to the safeguarding of sensitive and confidential information to protect the privacy of its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Data protection standards for the storage and transmission of Confidential Information as obtained and managed at Hamline University must be observed. Classification levels drive required and recommended information protection practices.

Workday for all students (Undergraduate Bulletin 2025–26)

Workday is Hamline University’s secure student information system. All current Hamline University students are expected to check Workday regularly for notifications and inbox to-do items. Students use Workday to find course sections prior to registration, register for classes, access their academic history and grades, track their academic progress, request official transcripts, make payments to student accounts, maintain current contact information, and various other functions. Students receive their Workday login information upon admission to Hamline.

Third Party Users for all students (Graduate Bulletin 2025–26)

Students may designate trusted individuals, such as parents or guardians, as Third Party Users in Workday. Creating a third party account allows students to release selected confidential information, such as financial aid awards, student account and billing information, grades, and class schedules, to the person or persons they choose. This confidential information is protected by federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, commonly called FERPA) and Hamline University cannot release it to third parties without the student’s authorization.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974-FERPA (Undergraduate Bulletin 2024–25)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, affords students certain rights in regard to their education records, including the right to inspect, review, withhold disclosure of and request an amendment to directory information. The act also governs release of student information and retention of records.