Updated August 2025
2.8 | Student Conduct Files and Retention
2.8.A | Record Retention: Student records, disciplinary records, and other reporting records will be retained and removed per the current and approved TAMU System SAP 13.02.99.M0.01, Records Retention Schedule, which can be found at: http://www.tamus.edu/legal/records-management. Disciplinary records resulting in suspension or expulsion are maintained permanently in the Office of Community Standards.
2.8.B | Personal Records Request: A student may examine their own Student Conduct records by making an appointment with the Office of Community Standards and detailing their request in writing. Any records that contain other students’ protected information as outlined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) will be redacted. The student will have an opportunity to review the contents of the record and submit a request for amendments or additions. The student may not retain copies or take photos of the records.
2.8.C | Public Records Request: Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives individuals the right to access government records. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information. Individuals can make an Open Records Request in the WT Portal, found here: https://wt-texasam.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/supporthome.aspx.