(1) Students may waive their access rights to confidential recommendations related to the student's admission, application for employment, and receipt of honors.

(2) A student's waiver of his/her right of access to confidential statements shall apply only if:

(a) The student is, upon request, notified of the names of all persons making confidential statements concerning him/her; and

(b) Such confidential statements are used solely for the purpose for which they were originally intended; and

(c) Such waivers are not required as a condition for admission to, receipt of financial aid from, or receipt of any other services or benefits from the college.

(3) Confidential letters and recommendations to which a student has waived his/her right of access, or which were placed in the student's file prior to January 1, 1975, may not be used for any purpose other than that specifically intended and shall not be subject to release under WAC 132M-113-010(2). Such records shall remain confidential and shall be released only with consent of the author.