Hold Descriptions

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 fsw.edu/admissions/contact

Accounts Receivable Info	Contact Cashier to resvolve this hold.		Cashier fsw.edu/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 fsw.edu/admissions/contact

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 inforamtion on the session. Transfer and Readmit Students are rquired 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 fsw.edu/orientation Academic Advising (for Transfer & Readmit students)fsw.edu/advising/contact

AR Past Due Account	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.		Cashier fsw.edu/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 fsw.edu/testing/placement

At Collection Agency	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Cashier fsw.edu/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 fsw.edu/admissions/contact

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 fsw.edu/bookstore

Career Assessment (CQ)	Contact Admssions to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Admissions fsw.edu/admissions/contact

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 fsw.edu/registrar/registration/4

Contact Hendry Glades Advising	Contact Hendry/Glades Advising to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Hendry/Glades Advising fsw.edu/advising/contact

Cornerstone Experience	Contact Advising to resolve this hold.	Registration. Graduation Diploma.	Academic Advising fsw.edu/advising/contact

Defaulted Student Loan	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Cashier fsw.edu/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 fsw.edu/registrar

GED Scores (GE)	Submit your GED Scores to the Office of Admissions to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Office of Admissions fsw.edu/admissions/transcripts

Graduation Check	Contact the Office of the Registrar to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Office of the Registrar fsw.edu/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 fsw.edu/admissions/transcripts

Installment Plan	Contact Cashier regarding this hold.		Cashier fsw.edu/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 fsw.edu/internationaleducation

Missing Admissions Document(s)	Review the description of this hold in FSW Student Portal and submit requested information or documents.	Registration. Viewing Grades. Graduation Diploma.	Admissions fsw.edu/admissions/contact

Must See Academic Advisor	Contact Advising to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Admissions fsw.edu/advising/contact

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 fsw.edu/orientation

Past Due Non Tuition Balance	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Cashier fsw.edu/cashier


Past Term Tuition Balance Owed	Contact Cashier to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Cashier fsw.edu/cashier


Public Safety	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 fsw.edu/cashier


Records or Registration	Contact the Office of the Registrar to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Office of the Registrar fsw.edu/registrar


Residency Documentation	Review the description of this hold in the FSW Student Portal and submit requested information or documents.	Registration.	Admissions fsw.edu/advising/contact


Veteran Deferment	Contact Veteran Services to resolve this hold.	Viewing grades. Registration. Enrollment Verification. Outgoing Transcripts. Graduation Diploma.	Veteran Services fsw.edu/veteranservices


VP Student Services	Contact the Dean of Students Office to resolve this hold.	Registration.	Dean of Students P. (239) 489-9253

Hold Descriptions

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