This process allows students to designate the individuals or entities to whom their educational record can be released. This is optional, and the student can choose, or not choose, to release their educational record information. 

  1. In the new MyIUP portal

    • Log in to and go to Discover. Search for "record release." On the My Student Information, Data, and Accounts card, click Record Release Authorization.

  2.  This will take you to the page where you will designate those individual(s) to whom you wish to grant access to the five different types of educational record information listed below.

    student authorization instructionComplete the Required Fields for each authorized person(s).

  3. The security keyword and security phrase can be different for each person or can be the same.

  4. Review the different information contained in each category and place a checkmark in each category where you want to grant. In keeping with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) those decisions are made by the student. You can choose, or not choose, to release your educational record information.

  5. Continue adding individuals or entities as you desire, following the instructions above. You will be able to view who you have granted.

  6. To delete an individual, click the Delete button, then Submit. To edit any information regarding educational record access, click Edit and check or uncheck the related box as shown below. delete a student authorization

These authorizations stay in place until the student deletes or edits them. Renewals are unnecessary.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 724-357-2217.