What is an academic hold, and how do you resolve it?

What is an academic hold, and how do you resolve it?

• A. An academic hold is a block on registration; you resolve it by contacting the appropriate office (Registrar, Financial Aid, Advising).
• B. An academic hold is a temporary upgrade to your schedule.
• C. An academic hold is a notification of excellent standing.
• D. An academic hold is a requirement to apply for scholarships.

Answer: (A)

An academic hold is a block on your student account that can prevent you from registering for classes or using certain services until you take the required action. It usually comes with instructions about what to do and who to contact, and it often comes from offices like the Registrar, Financial Aid, or Advising. To resolve it, reach out to the appropriate office shown in the hold notice or the office that handles that type of hold (Registrar for registration blocks, Financial Aid for aid-related holds, Advising for advising-specific holds). They’ll tell you what’s missing or what steps to complete—such as paying a balance, submitting documents, or scheduling advising—and once you fulfill the requirements, the hold is lifted so you can register.

An academic hold is a block on your student account that can prevent you from registering for classes or using certain services until you take the required action. It usually comes with instructions about what to do and who to contact, and it often comes from offices like the Registrar, Financial Aid, or Advising.

To resolve it, reach out to the appropriate office shown in the hold notice or the office that handles that type of hold (Registrar for registration blocks, Financial Aid for aid-related holds, Advising for advising-specific holds). They’ll tell you what’s missing or what steps to complete—such as paying a balance, submitting documents, or scheduling advising—and once you fulfill the requirements, the hold is lifted so you can register.