Student Records Retention

Palo Alto University is committed to effective retention and disposal of university student records to ensure that the university complies with legal and regulatory requirements, efficiently manages its records, and preserves its history.

All university student records regardless of format will be retained by the university and its departments for a period that aligns with the Federal Register and AACRAO’s guidelines. After the retention period has ended, student records may be disposed of in a manner that ensures the confidentiality and security of the information contained in them.

Students can inquire about specific record retention schedules with the department that houses the record (a comprehensive and centralized student records retention schedule is in working progress).