Holds Key

What Your Holds Mean

Not sure what a hold on your account means? Holds are used by FGCU offices to alert students when additional information, action, or follow-up is needed. Reviewing and resolving holds promptly can help prevent delays with registration and other university services.

How to Check Your Holds

You can view any active holds through your student profile in Gulfline.

1. Log in to Gulfline.
2. Navigate to Student Records and select View My Student Profile.
3. Locate the holds section on your profile
   • On a mobile device, the Holds button appears directly below your name
   • On a computer, the Holds button appears near the upper-right corner of the page.
4. Select the Holds button to expand the section and view details about your active holds.

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Reviewing your holds regularly can help you identify potential registration barriers and address issues before they affect registration, schedule changes, or other university services.

Common Student Holds

The tables below provide information about common holds that may appear on your student account. For each hold, you'll find the office responsible for the hold and recommended steps for resolution.

• Holds for Newly Admitted Students

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  Hold Code	Hold Name	Contact Office	Next Steps
  AD	Admissions Hold	Undergraduate Admissions	Contact admissions to provide missing information required for your student record.
  IM	Immunization Records	Student Health Services	Visit your Student Health Portal to view and submit required information.
  OR	Orientation	Eagle View Orientation	Schedule and attend an Eagle View Orientation session.

• Holds Impacting New Students During Their First Semester

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  Hold Code	Hold Name	Contact Office	Next Steps
  CT	Final College Transcript	Undergraduate Admissions	Submit official final transcripts from all college and universities previously attended.
  HT	Final High School Transcript	Undergraduate Admissions	Submit an official final high school transcript showing your graduation date and confirmation that your diploma was awarded.
  MT	Mandatory Student Training	Varies by Module	Complete all required mandatory student training modules in Canvas, including Wellness & Safety, Hazing Prevention, Active Assailant Preparedness, Get Secure, and Career Readiness.
  TS	SAT/ACT Test Scores	Undergraduate Admissions	Submit final official SAT (College Code 5221) and/or ACT (College Code 0733) scores to FGCU as required for admission.
  TX	AP/IB/AICE Test Scores	Undergraduate Admissions	Submit final official AP, IB, and/or AICE score reports to FGCU so eligible credits can be awarded to your academic record.

• Graduating Student Holds

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  Hold Code	Hold Name	Contact Office	Next Steps
  AG	Applied to Graduate	Records & Registration	No action required. This hold indicates you have applied for graduation. Contact your academic advisor if you have questions about future registration or your graduation timeline.
  GM	Graduated	Records & Registration	No action required. This hold indicates that you have graduated from FGCU. Future enrollment is not permitted unless you are admitted under a new academic program.
  GS	Graduation Survey	Career Development Services	Complete the Graduating Student Survey through the customized link sent to your FGCU email.

• Advising & Records Holds

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  Hold Code	Hold Name	Contact Office	Next Steps
  AV	Academic Advising	University Advising Services	Review the hold details in Gulfline to determine the required advising action. Advising Holds are placed when contact with an academic advisor or advising office is required.
  IN	International Student	Global Engagement Office	Contact the Global Engagement Office to discuss any outstanding requirements and determine the steps needed to resolve this hold.
  MR	Major Reselection	University Advising Services	Meet with an academic advisor to discuss academic pathways that align with your interests, strengths, and goals. If you are required to select a new major, your advisor will help you explore options and complete the necessary change of major process.
  RH	Registrar	Records & Registration	Contact Records & Registration to determine the reason for the hold and the steps required for resolution.
  SA	Student Athlete	Hartley Academic Resource Center	Meet with your academic advisor and check in with the HARC each semester prior to registration to ensure you remain on track with academic and athletic eligibility requirements.

• Academic Standing Holds

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  Hold Code	Hold Name	Contact Office	Next Steps
  PS	Academic Probation	Records & Registration	Meet with your academic advisor to discuss strategies for improving your GPA and developing a plan to return to good academic standing.
  SS	Academic Suspension	Records & Registration	You are not eligible to enroll in courses for one semester. To be eligible to return, meet with your academic advisor to develop a plan for improving your academic performance and returning to good academic standing.
  AS	Probation after Academic Suspension	Records & Registration	Meet with your academic advisor to review your progress toward returning to good academic standing and discuss any needed adjustments to your academic plan.
  DS	Academic Dismissal	Records & Registration	You are not eligible to enroll in courses at FGCU. You may become eligible to pursue readmission to the university through Academic Amnesty once the required criteria have been met.

• Conduct Holds

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  Hold Code	Hold Name	Contact Office	Next Steps
  DH	Dean of Students	Dean of Students Office	Contact the Dean of Students Office for information regarding your status and any requirements for resolution.
  HJ	Housing Judicial	Housing & Residence Life	Contact Housing & Residence Life to resolve any outstanding conduct sanctions or pending conduct matters. This hold will remain in place until all required actions have been completed.
  SC	Student Conduct	Office of Student Conduct	Contact the Office of Student Conduct to resolve any outstanding conduct sanctions or pending conduct matters. This hold will remain in place until all required actions have been completed.

• Financial Holds

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  Hold Code	Hold Name	Contact Office	Next Steps
  DP	Account Balance - Diploma	Student Account Services	Pay any outstanding balance owed to the university through Student Account Services. This hold must be resolved before your diploma can be released.
  AR	Account Balance - Registration	Student Account Services	Resolved any outstanding balance of $250 or more through Student Account Services. This hold must be cleared before you can register for courses.
  CK	Check Writing Restriction	Student Account Services	Contact Student Account Services for assistance. A check previously provided returned as insufficient funds.
  CH	Collections	Student Account Services	Contact Student Account Services for assistance. Your account has been placed with an outside collection agency and must be resolved before the hold can be removed.
  FH	Financial Hold	Student Account Services	Contact Student Account Services to resolved account issues and restore your account to good standing.
  FA	Financial Aid	Financial Aid & Scholarships	Contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to determine the reason for the hold. Financial Aid holds may be related to required exit counseling, repayment of Title IV funds, or delinquent/defaulted student loan obligations. The hold will be removed once all outstanding requirements have been satisfied.