Data Request Form

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All data requests are subject to approval and compliance with FERPA(Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and University policy. Michigan State University does not release student names and addresses for commercial purposes. For the full University policy, see the Michigan State University Access to Student Information in the General Information, Policies, Procedures and Regulations section of Academic Programs.

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Date of Request:
Monday, 8/21/2017






Delivery Options
Description and Purpose
Please be as specific as possible, and include such criteria as:
  • semester (fall 2017...)
  • student level (all, undergrad, graduate [masters and doctoral only], graduate and professional [grad and HM, OM, VM], ...)
  • major(s)
  • address type (local/permanent/email)
Important: If you do not include the purpose of your data request, your data request may be denied.

Procedure to Request Confidential Student Data in Support of University Research
If approved, your data request (including email messages to students) will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fullfillment during busy times can take up to 2 weeks from time the request is approved and any applicable payment is received. More extensive data requests can take longer.

Send any supporting documents (PID lists, IRB application, etc.) to gulickt2@msu.edu.