Student Confidentiality
It is important for the members of the University community to understand that counseling is confidential in nature and the information regarding counseling sessions cannot be released without a student’s written permission. The areas of confidentiality include whether the student has or has not come to the Center and the content of the sessions.
These rules hold true for all cases, except
- In emergency situations where there is clear and present danger that someone’s life is at risk and/or in the case of apparent abuse of a child, elder or dependent adult.
- If a judge compels a counselor to release records due to a court order.
- If a referral form is sent which includes a student’s consent to release information. In the latter case, the date of a student’s initial visit will be documented and a copy of the referral form sent back to the referring person.
- If an administrator, faculty, or staff member is interested in following up a referral to Counseling Services, it is best to speak directly with the student.
