Holds
Understand and resolve registration and account holds.
What is a Hold?
A hold is a block placed on your account that may prevent you from:
- Registering for courses
- Viewing grades
- Receiving transcripts
- Graduating
Viewing Your Holds
- Navigate to My Account > Holds
- View active holds with:
- Hold type
- Description
- Placed by (department)
- Date placed
- Contact information
Common Hold Types
Academic Holds
| Hold | Reason | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor Hold | Required advising appointment | Meet with your advisor |
| Academic Standing | GPA below requirement | Meet academic standards or appeal |
| Incomplete Grade | Unresolved incomplete | Complete coursework |
| Missing Documents | Required documents not submitted | Submit documents to Registrar |
Financial Holds
| Hold | Reason | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Balance | Unpaid balance | Pay balance or set up payment plan |
| Library Fine | Outstanding library charges | Pay fines or return materials |
| Parking Fine | Unpaid parking tickets | Pay fines |
| Health Fee | Unpaid health center charges | Pay balance |
Administrative Holds
| Hold | Reason | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Immunization | Missing required vaccinations | Submit records to Health Services |
| Emergency Contact | Missing emergency contact info | Update in your profile |
| ID Card | ID card not picked up | Visit ID card office |
Resolving Holds
- Identify the hold - Note the hold type and department
- Contact the department - Use the contact info provided
- Take required action - Complete what's needed
- Verify removal - Check that the hold is removed
TIP
Some holds are removed automatically after conditions are met. Others require manual removal by the department.
Hold Impact
Registration
Not every hold stops you the same way. There are three levels:
| What you see | Can you plan courses? | Can you request registration? | Are you enrolled? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informational | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blocks completion | Yes | Yes — and it can be approved | Not until the hold clears |
| Blocks everything | No | No | No |
A "blocks completion" hold does not make you start over
With this kind of hold — an unpaid balance is the usual one — you can still build your schedule and submit it, and your advisor can still approve it. Your request then waits rather than being rejected.
The moment the hold is cleared, you are enrolled automatically in the courses that were already approved. You do not need to re-register, and you do not lose your place. If the clearance happens outside business hours, an hourly check picks it up.
- Check your holds before your registration window opens
- Resolve them early — a "blocks everything" hold stops you planning at all
- A hold's message tells you which office to contact
Grades and Transcripts
- Some financial holds block grade viewing
- Transcript requests may be blocked
Graduation
- All holds must typically be resolved before graduation
- Check with the Registrar for graduation clearance
Preventing Holds
- Pay bills on time
- Meet with your advisor regularly
- Submit required documents promptly
- Monitor your email for notices