# WAC 172-191-050: WAC 172-191-050. Obtaining copies of records

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 172-191-050
- **Heading:** WAC 172-191-050. Obtaining copies of records
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 172 / Chapter 172-191 / Section 172-191-050

## Text

Students may obtain copies of their education records. The office of the registrar is the only office which may issue an official transcript of the student's academic record. Charges for copies shall not exceed the cost normally charged by the university copy center (except in cases where charges have previously been approved for certain specified services).
(1) The university may refuse to provide copies of education records including transcripts and diplomas in the following circumstances:
(a) If the record is a secure exam as determined by the department that maintains the exam, so that the integrity of such exams may be protected; and/or
(b) If disciplinary action is pending or sanctions are not completed.
(2) The university must provide copies of education records, subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, in the following circumstances:
(a) If failure to do so would effectively prevent the student from inspecting and reviewing a record;
(b) When records are released pursuant to a student's consent and the student requests copies; and/or
(c) When the records are transferred to another educational institution where the student seeks to attend or intends to enroll and the student requests copies.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 172-191-010 WAC 172-191-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_010.md)
- [WAC 172-191-020 WAC 172-191-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_020.md)
- [WAC 172-191-030 WAC 172-191-030. Annual notification of rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_030.md)
- [WAC 172-191-040 WAC 172-191-040. Right of review and inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_040.md)
- [WAC 172-191-050 WAC 172-191-050. Obtaining copies of records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_050.md)
- [WAC 172-191-060 WAC 172-191-060. Amendment of records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_060.md)
- [WAC 172-191-070 WAC 172-191-070. Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_070.md)
- [WAC 172-191-080 WAC 172-191-080. Disclosure of education records requiring consent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_080.md)
- [WAC 172-191-090 WAC 172-191-090. Disclosures authorized without consent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_090.md)
- [WAC 172-191-100 WAC 172-191-100. Directory information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_100.md)
- [WAC 172-191-110 WAC 172-191-110. Right to file a complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_110.md)

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