Student Information and Records

Durham Tech follows the guidelines for retention and disposal of records as published by the North Carolina Community College System. These records are available in the Admissions, Registration, and Records Office in Wynn (Building 10), Room 10-201; appropriate identification required.

Student records are maintained and disseminated in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Records include all information on the student's transcript: name, address, social security number, sex, date of birth, major, dates enrolled, grades, credit hours earned, grade point average, and graduation information.

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Certified Electronic Transcript (pdf) is Durham Tech’s preferred delivery method. Orders processed within five business days; paper transcripts processed in three business days and sent via USPS.

Unofficial copies are available in Self-Service. Transcripts for Adult High School graduates are free.

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Credit by Examination

Credit by Examination (CE) is awarded when qualified curriculum students with relevant prior training or experience earn academic credit for certain courses by examination.

To receive credit by examination, the student must score at least 85 percent on the examination.
 

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

Durham Tech evaluates transfer credit for equivalent courses from institutions of the NCCCS and other post-secondary institutions.

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Academic Credit for Prior Learning

Durham Tech awards curriculum credit for prior learning to students who qualify. 

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How to Submit Documents Electronically

Submit requested documents electronically to the Admissions, Registration, and Records office. Follow the instructions to submit electronic documents using our secure system. Acceptable digital formats include PDF, JPEG, TIFF, GIF, and PNG.


Confidentiality of Records

Laws and ethical guidelines require that all interactions with Counseling Services, including content of your appointments, your records, scheduling of or attendance at appointments, and progress in counseling, are confidential. No record of counseling is contained in any academic, educational, or job placement file.

While information will not be released to anyone outside Counseling Services without your written permission, in order to provide you with the best possible service, we may confer with our colleagues within the Counseling Services Office.

Exceptions to Confidentiality

There are some exceptions to confidentiality. Specifically, we are legally required to disclose information to:

  • Protect you or someone else from imminent danger

  • Report suspected abuse of minors, the elderly, or persons with disabilities

  • Respond to a court subpoena

In any of these situations, a counselor would reveal only the information needed to resolve the immediate crisis or risk of danger. If a counselor believes you are in danger of hurting yourself or others, a counselor may contact appropriate medical and/or legal authorities.