Privacy Policy

Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to the University by students, applicants, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, visitors, and members of the public.

This Privacy Policy explains how WUST collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information obtained through university websites, educational platforms, student services, academic systems, and other university-operated services.

Information We Collect

WUST may collect personal information including:

Student Information

Name and contact information
Student identification numbers
Academic records and transcripts
Enrollment and registration information
Financial aid information
Course participation records
Learning management system activity
Student support and advising records

Applicant Information

Admissions applications
Academic credentials
Recommendation letters
Test scores
Visa and immigration documentation

Faculty & Staff Information

Employment records
Payroll and benefits information
Professional credentials
Training and compliance records

Website & Technial Information

IP addresses
Browser and device information
Website usage data
Cookies and analytics information
Network security logs

How Information is used

WUST uses information to:

Deliver academic programs and educational services
Manage admissions, enrollment, and student records
Provide student support services
Process financial aid and tuition payments
Maintain academic integrity
Provide healthcare and wellness services
Improve university operations
Ensure information security
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Third-Party Educational Service Providers

WUST contracts with trusted educational technology providers to support learning, administration, communication, and student services.

Learning Management System

Canvas by Instructure

Privacy & Security: https://www.instructure.com/privacy-security

Trust Center: https://trust.instructure.com

Student Information System

Populi

FERPA Information: https://support.populiweb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034192594-FERPA-and-Populi

Security Resources: https://support.populiweb.com/hc/en-us/sections/205238927-Data-Security-and-Privacy

Email and Collaboration Services

1. Google Workspace for Education

Privacy & Security: https://edu.google.com/why-google/privacy-security/

Compliance: https://cloud.google.com/compliance

2. Microsoft 365 Education

Privacy Statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

Trust Center: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trust-center

Admission and Recruitment Platform

Slate by Technolutions

Security Information: https://technolutions.com/security/

Academic Integrity Service

Turnitin

Security & Compliance: https://www.turnitin.com/security-and-compliance

Video Conferencing and Communication

GoTo

Trust Center: https://www.goto.com/company/trust

Student Health and Wellness

TimelyCare

Security Information: https://timelycare.com/security/

Cookies and Analytics

WUST websites may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website performance, maintain security, and support university operations.

Data Retention

Information is retained in accordance with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and operational needs.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Office of Information Technology

Washington University of Science and Technology

Email: [email protected]
Helpdesk: https://helpdesk.wust.edu
Website: https://www.wust.edu

Last Updated: June 19, 2026

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