Do not follow the records retention schedule to destroy records that are currently part of–or you are aware that they are going to be part of–any legal action or proceeding, litigation, audit, investigation, or review. For more information, see the Subpoenas for University Records Policy.
Student Records
Schedule Number | Record Series |
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410 | Matriculated Graduate Student Records |
420 | Matriculated Undergraduate Student Records |
430 | Non-Matriculated Graduate Student Records |
440 | Non-Matriculated Undergraduate Student Records |
445 | International Student Immigration Records |
450 | Grade Sheets |
460 | Transcript Requests |
470 | Student Discipline Records |
475 | Degree Candidate Lists |
480 | Faculty Advisor Records |
Warning
Matriculated Graduate Student Records
These records document the academic progress of matriculated graduate, certificate, non-degree visiting, and Summer Minority Resource program students at Tufts. This series may include but is not limited to university academic transcripts; non-Tufts college transcripts; applications; notices of admission, readmission, denial and acceptance; grade reports; records of grade changes; reservation of credit requests; petitions for exemption from university regulations and procedures; applications for withdrawal from the University forms; advanced standing reports; and test scores.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | School Registrar’s Office | Permanent |
Transfer to Tufts Archival Research Center or maintain in student information system. |
Unofficial Copy | Academic Departments and Programs | Degree completion or last enrolled + 5 years |
Notes
Graduate student records are composed of a variety of paper and electronic records. Registrar’s offices confidentially destroy documents without enduring value from a student’s record at an appropriate time after a student separates from Tufts. Each registrar’s office determines which documents to destroy and the timing of their confidential destruction. Academic departments may have graduate student records that contain certification or licensure documentation that is not held by a registrar’s office. In general, these student records have enduring value. However, academic departments should consult with the Tufts Archival Research Center before determining their disposition.
In the unlikely event that Tufts University closes: Student records will be filed in compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education’s Notice of Closure Guidelines for Massachusetts Independent Institutions and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Considerations When Closing an Institution of Higher Education, Part B: Academic Records and Financial Aid Transcripts.
Matriculated Undergraduate Student Records
These records document the academic progress of undergraduate matriculated students at Tufts. This series may include but is not limited to university academic transcripts; high school and non-Tufts college transcripts; applications; notices of admission, readmission, denial and acceptance; grade reports; records of grade changes; reservation of credit requests; petitions for exemption from university regulations and procedures; applications for withdrawal from the University forms; and advanced standing reports.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | Arts, Sciences, & Engineering Registrar’s Office | Permanent |
Transfer to Tufts Archival Research Center or manage in student information system |
Unofficial Copy | Academic Departments or Programs | Degree completion or last enrolled + 4 years |
Notes
Undergraduate student records are composed of a variety of paper and electronic records. The ASE Registrar’s Office confidentially destroys documents without enduring value from a student’s record at an appropriate time after a student separates from Tufts. Academic Departments may have undergraduate student records that contain certification or licensure documentation that is not held by the ASE Registrar’s Office. In general, these student records have enduring value. However, academic departments should consult with the Tufts Archival Research Center before determining their disposition.
In the unlikely event that Tufts University closes: Student records will be filed in compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education’s Notice of Closure Guidelines for Massachusetts Independent Institutions and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Considerations When Closing an Institution of Higher Education, Part B: Academic Records and Financial Aid Transcripts.
Non-Matriculated Graduate Student Records
These records document graduate students who have been denied entry into degree or certificate programs or who have been admitted but have not enrolled. These records may include but are not limited to admission applications; academic transcripts from other institutions; test scores; letters of admittance; and related documentation and correspondence.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | Graduate and Professional Studies or Graduate Degree Programs | 2 years |
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Unofficial Copy | N/A | N/A |
N/A |
Notes
None
Non-Matriculated Undergraduate Student Records
These records provide document of undergraduate students who have been denied entry into degree or certificate programs or who have been admitted but have not enrolled. These records may include but are not limited to admission applications; academic transcripts from other institutions; test scores; letters of admittance; and related documentation and correspondence.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | Office of Undergraduate Admissions | 1 year |
|
Unofficial Copy | N/A | N/A |
N/A |
Notes
None
International Student Immigration Records
These records refer to documents issued and retained in order to facilitate initial and ongoing immigration sponsorship and advisement of F-1 and J-1 international students. Such documents may include, but are not limited to, visa certificates (I-20 / DS-2019) copies, passport and visa copies, I-94 admission records, change of status notices, I-901 SEViS fee receipts, employment authorization documents, USCIS applications and notices, and supporting documents such as visa certificate applications, financial statements, advisor recommendations, reduced course load recommendations, advising notes, and other related records.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | International Center | Matriculated students: Last enrolled + 5 years Non-matriculated students: Issuance + 3 years |
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Unofficial Copy | Departments and Offices | N/A |
N/A |
Notes
None
Grade Sheets
These records reflect grades awarded by instructors and serves as the basis for students’ official academic records. Records include student names and identification, course titles and numbers, sections, grades awarded, and instructors’ endorsement.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | School Registrar’s Office | Permanent |
Transfer to Tufts Archival Research Center or maintain in student information system |
Unofficial Copy | Academic Departments and Programs | 1 year |
Notes
None
Transcript Requests
These records document students’ requests for transcripts to be sent to other institutions.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | School Registrar’s Office | Determined by School Registrar’s Office |
Determined by School Registrar’s Office |
Unofficial Copy | N/A | N/A |
N/A |
Notes
None
Student Discipline Records
This series documents academic dishonesty and conduct violations among students. This series may include but is not limited to: incident reports, final reports, evidence, notification of allegation, suspension lists, disciplinary reports, informal discussion notes, formal hearing notes, final summary statements, decision statements, appeals documentation, and related documentation or correspondence.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | School Dean of Students or Dean’s Office | Determined by School |
Determined by School |
Unofficial Copy | Departments and Offices | Determined by School |
Determined by School |
Notes
None
Degree Candidate Lists
This series provides documentation of students eligible for degree confirmation.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | Office of the Provost and School Dean’s Office | Permanent |
Transfer to Tufts Archival Research Center |
Unofficial Copy | Academic Departments or Programs | Until no longer needed |
Notes
None
Faculty Advisor Records
These records document the relationship between students and their faculty advisors.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
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Official Copy | Academic Departments or Programs or Individual Faculty Members | Degree completion or last enrolled + 1 year |
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Unofficial Copy | N/A | N/A |
N/A |
Notes
Faculty members may retain advisor records longer for memory aid purposes.