Privacy Policy

Marian University respects the privacy of all online visitors. This privacy policy establishes how the Marian University collects and uses information and how that information is protected, consistent with applicable law and the following principles:

1. Your information is secure.
2. Information is not shared or redistributed.
3. Personal information is voluntary.

For each visitor to the Marian University web site, our web server collects information about IP addresses, domain names, and user behavior to correct server problems and administer our site. This information also allows us to statistically analyze site usage and improve our content and layout.

For visitors who send us e-mail, inquire for information, or apply for admission, we collect directory information to allow us to contact you, verify identity, or respond to your inquiry. This information is used internally by the university and is never sold or rented to a third party so they may solicit visitors for non-Marian University related purposes. Directory information includes but is not limited to: name; address; e-mail address; phone; major field of study; dates of attendance; admission or enrollment status; campus; school, college, or division; class standing; degrees and awards; activities; sports; and athletic information. Directory information may be released, including to third-party vendors, with a non-disclosure agreement in place for statistical analysis to improve our marketing content and layout; enrolled students may file the appropriate form requesting that public information not be released with the Office of the Registrar.

Information submitted voluntarily through feedback forms, applications for admission, or other means is used only for the purpose indicated. Responses to surveys or other information gathering is used only in an aggregate format—no individual information is disseminated.

E-Commerce
Currently our site accommodates online giving and deposits via a secure server using encryption. All contact information is kept strictly confidential and financial information that is provided is used only to complete the gift or deposit transaction.

Mobile Terms of Service
When you opt-in to receiving text messages from Marian University, we will send you an SMS message to confirm your signup.

Text messages are used to communication with prospective and applied students regarding program information, their application, or events of interest. 

You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to the short code. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

If at any time you forget what keywords are supported, just text "HELP" to the short code. After you send the SMS message "HELP" to us, we will respond with instructions on how to use our service as well as how to unsubscribe.

We are able to deliver messages to the following mobile phone carriers: Major carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, U.S. Cemessllular, Alltel, Boost Mobile, Nextel, and Virgin Mobile. Minor carriers: Alaska Communications Systems (ACS), Appalachian Wireless (EKN), Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular One of East Central IL (ECIT), Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania, Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Cricket, Coral Wireless (Mobi PCS), COX, Cross, Element Mobile (Flat Wireless), Epic Touch (Elkhart Telephone), GCI, Golden State, Hawkeye (Chat Mobility), Hawkeye (NW Missouri), Illinois Valley Cellular, Inland Cellular, iWireless (Iowa Wireless), Keystone Wireless (Immix Wireless/PC Man), Mosaic (Consolidated or CTC Telecom), Nex-Tech Wireless, NTelos, Panhandle Communications, Pioneer, Plateau (Texas RSA 3 Ltd), Revol, RINA, Simmetry (TMP Corporation), Thumb Cellular, Union Wireless, United Wireless, Viaero Wireless, and West Central (WCC or 5 Star Wireless). ***Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages***

As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies per month based on the status of your application, program of interest, and interested events. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. For all questions about the services provided by this short code, you can send an email to webmaster@marian.edu.

If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy above or contact us at webmaster@marian.edu.