Common Holds for New Students

Holds are often used to inform students of what steps need to be taken to initiate registration at FSW or to indicate any issues that may prevent registration in a future semester. Please read the descriptions carefully as some requirements must be completed in a specific order. The list is in alphabetical order.

Hold Name	Description	Processes Affected	Contact
Accelerated HS Student	Need completed Accelerated High School Registration Approval form to register for courses.	Registration.	Admissions
Accounts Receivable Info	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.		Cashier
Admissions	Review the description of this hold in your FSW Student Portal and submit requested information or documents.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification.	Admissions
Advising	After ensuring you have resolved all holds (with the exception of Advising and Orientation): First Time in College Students: (including recent high school graduates with FSW Dual Enrollment credit) will need to attend an Orientation & Advising Session to clear this hold. See the Orientation hold for more information on the session. Transfer and Readmit Students are required to meet with an Academic Advisor to review their educational plan at FSW. Remember: you cannot complete the steps to resolve this hold until all other holds have been resolved.	Registration.	Orientation & Advising Session Information Academic Advising (for Transfer & Readmit students)
AR Past Due Account	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.		Cashier
Assessment (TE)	Certain students will need to complete college level placement exams. The Assessment hold must be resolved before meeting with an Academic Advisor or attending an Orientation & Advising Session.	Registration.	Testing Services
At Collection Agency	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Cashier
Bachelor Holds (Any)	Contact program coordinator for more information.	Registration.	Review your program admission email for contact information.
Bad Address	The address you provided upon application is considered invalid. Contact the Office of Admissions to verify your address or submit a Change of Student Data form to update your address.	Registration.	Admissions
Bookstore	A NSF check or credit card return has left a balance on your account with the Bookstore that needs to be resolved.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	FSW Bookstore
Career Assessment (CQ)	Contact Admissions to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Admissions
College Transcript (RT)	College transcripts are required prior to registration. To receive accurate advising, your college transcripts must be received and evaluated by FSW.	Registration. Enrollment Verification. Graduation Diploma.	Office of the Registrar
Contact Hendry Glades Advising	Contact Hendry/Glades Advising to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Hendry/Glades Advising
Cornerstone Experience	Contact Advising to resolve this hold.	Registration. Graduation Diploma.	Academic Advising
Defaulted Student Loan	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Cashier
District Registrar	Contact the Office of the Registrar to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Office of the Registrar
GED Scores (GE)	Submit your GED Scores to the Office of Admissions to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Office of Admissions
Graduation Check	Contact the Office of the Registrar to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Office of the Registrar
High School Transcript (RH)	An official, final high school transcript stating your date of graduation must be submitted to the Office of Admissions to resolve this hold.	Registration. Enrollment Verification. Graduation Diploma.	Office of Admissions
Installment Plan	Contact Cashier regarding this hold.		Cashier
International Student Advisor	Review the description of this hold in your FSW Student Portal and submit requested information or documents to the Center for International Education.	Registration.	Center for International Education
Missing Admissions Document(s)	Review the description of this hold in FSW Student Portal and submit requested information or documents.	Viewing grades. Registration. Graduation Diploma.	Admissions
Must See Academic Advisor	Contact Advising to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Admissions
Orientation (OR)	You will receive an email to register for a required Orientation & Advising Session once you have resolved all holds other than Orientation and Advising (if applicable). This hold will be resolved when you attend the Orientation & Advising Session.	Registration.	General Orientation Information
Past Due Non Tuition Balance	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Cashier
Past Term Tuition Balance Owed	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Cashier
Campus Police	Unpaid parking fines will result in holds on transcripts, diplomas or registration for classes. Students who receive parking citations must pay the appropriate fine to the Cashier's Office.	Registration. Outgoing Transcripts.	Cashier
Records or Registration	Contact the Office of the Registrar to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Office of the Registrar
Residency Documentation	This is a reminder to submit residency paperwork if you believe you qualify for discounted tuition as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. It will not prevent class registration. If you submit the correct documentation and qualify, the hold will be removed. If you submitted your form and documentation more than 7 days ago and the hold hasn't been removed, check for an email from "docsign.net" (sent to the email address you used on the form). This email will let you know if there are other documents needed.	In-state Tuition.	Admissions
Veteran Deferment	Contact Veteran Services to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Veteran Services
VP Student Services	Contact the Dean of Students Office to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Dean of Students Phone: (239) 489-9253