There are limits to what an advisor can reveal about student information.
Detailed information on Privacy law (The Buckley Amendment) can be obtained from the Registrar's Office. It is critical for students to have a trusting relationship with family or appropriate friends. Honest communication is the key, and the student is your best source for the information you want to know. Student records belong to the student, and questions about grades, schedules, and academic status must be addressed to the student. Exceptions can only be made with the express written permission of the student.