Registration Error Messages & Hold Solutions
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Registration Error Solutions
| Error Message | Meaning | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Classification Restriction | You are not part of the required classification for the course (ex: senior standing). Please note that your classification does not include any in-progress hours. | Select a different course or contact the department for further clarification or assistance. |
| Closed Section | The class is full. | Select a different section of the course. If all sections of the course are full, please contact the department offering the course. |
| Cohort Restriction | This class is restricted to a certain cohort of students. | You will need to select a different section of the course if you do not belong to the required cohort. |
| College Restriction | This class is only available for certain colleges. | If your major does not fall under the specific college, you may not qualify to enroll in the class. Contact the department for additional clarification. |
| Corequisite Required | This class requires a companion course. | Add both corequisite courses; once both are pending, register for both simultaneously. |
| CRN: [XXXXX] Section is invalid | The section you selected is no longer available. | Search for an available section of the course. |
| Departmental Approval Required | This class requires an override from the department offering it. | Contact the class' department to request an override. (ex: English Department for ENGL classes, Finance and Banking Department for FINC classes) |
| Department Restriction | This class is restricted to a specific department. | If your major does not fall under the specific department, you may not qualify to enroll in the class. Contact the department for additional clarification. |
| Duplicate Course With... | Another section of the class is already on your schedule. | You may not enroll in the same course twice for a semester. To enroll in a different section of the course, you will need to drop your already registered section first. |
| Field of Study Restriction | This class is only available for certain majors. | If your major does not fall under the specific field of study, you may not qualify to enroll in the class. Contact the department for additional clarification. |
| Linked Course Required (Lecture)/(Laboratory) | This class requires you to select both a lecture section and a lab section linked to your particular lecture. | Ensure your lecture and lab section are linked by clicking the "View Linked" or "Linked Sections" option. Before submitting your registration, ensure you have both a lecture and lab section pending. |
| Open seat(s) are currently reserved for student(s) on the Waitlist | The class is full; however, there is a waitlist. | Either select a different, open section of the course or add yourself to the waitlist for that section. |
| Prereq Required (Core Math, Dev Ed, or Other Course) - Contact the Registrar's Office | Either you have not met the required prerequisite(s) for the class, or, if you are a TSI incomplete student, you are not registered for your required support courses. | If you have not completed a required prerequisite, you will need to do so before enrolling in the course. If you are not enrolled in support courses and are required to be, refer back to your advisement to determine what support courses to register for first or contact your Academic Advisor for further guidance. |
| Program Restriction | This class is only available for certain programs. | If your major does not fall under the specific program, you may not qualify to enroll in the class. Contact the department for additional clarification. |
| Reserve Closed | Only reserved seating is available for this class. | You will need to select a different section of the course. Please note that reserved seats may be periodically released. |
| Section closed - Waitlist Available | The class is full; however, there is a waitlist. | Either select a different, open section of the course or add yourself to the waitlist for that section. |
| Student Attribute Restriction | This class is restricted to students with a specific student attribute. (ex; Honors College, 100% Online Only) | You will need to select a different section of the course if you do not have the required student attribute. If you are missing and need the 100% Online Only attribute, please contact your Academic Advisor. |
| Time Conflict | This class meets at the same time as another class on your schedule. | You will need to select a different section of the course or drop the class it conflicts with. |
| TSI Restriction | This class requires college-level readiness in either reading and writing or mathematics. | Email TSI@shsu.edu to determine if you are able to receive an override for the class or if you will need to wait until a future semester to take it. |
| You cannot drop your last class. Please contact the Registrar's Office. | Dropping all classes on your schedule is considered a resignation, which requires a separate form to be submitted. | To resign from the term, submit a resignation request. Please see our Resignations webpage for further instructions. |
| You have no Registration Time Ticket for the current time | You need to meet with an Academic Advisor before registering for classes. | Meet with an Academic Advisor to receive a time ticket for the term. |
Hold Solutions
| Hold | Meaning | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Advisement Hold - See Advisor, Advisement Hold (Fall Term), Advisement Hold (Summer Term); Advisement Hold (Spring Term) | You are required to be advised for the upcoming semester. | Have an advising appointment with an Academic Advisor. |
| Advisement Required-TSI Unmet | You are currently not TSI complete, so you are required to be advised. If you are an incoming student, please note that you need to have TSI scores on file before being advised. | Have an advising appointment with an Academic Advisor. If your TSI status needs to be updated before being advised, refer to our TSI webpage to submit TSI scores or exemptions. |
| Current term exceeds Limit, Current term less than Limit, Past Due Account; Collections Hold | These holds are related to a balance on your account. | Contact the Cashier's Office at 936.294.1083 to verify how to clear your hold. If you are not a current SHSU student, instead contact Student Financial Services at 936.294.4000 or sfs@shsu.edu. |
| Fin Aid Exit Counseling | You are required to complete Financial Aid Exit Counseling. Students who have accepted a loan under the Direct Loan Program must complete this each time they drop below half-time enrollment, graduate, or leave SHSU. | Complete Financial Aid Exit Counseling through https://studentaid.gov. Once complete, please allow 3-5 business days for holds from the current academic year to clear. If the hold was from a previous academic year, please allow 5-7 business days. For questions, contact Financial Aid & Scholarships at 936.294.1774. |
| Immu Hold 936-294-1805 | You have not provided meningitis vaccination records or had a meningitis waiver approved. | Submit your meningitis vaccination records or waiver to the Student Health Center through your Patient Portal (https://kathealth.shsu.edu). |
| Pre-Registration Notices Required | You have not completed the pre-registration notices for the upcoming semester. | Pre-registration notices (accessible from your registration dashboard) are required to be completed every semester. Complete them and your hold will lift automatically. |
| Title IX Required Online Trng | You have not completed Title IX training, which is required for all first-time accepted students. | Complete the Title IX Training Module. Upon completion, your hold will be automatically cleared within an hour. |
| Veterans - DOCS Hold, Veterans - PIL Hold; Veterans Cert Hold | These holds are related to your military or veterans benefits. | Contact Veterans Benefits Processing at vetbenefits@shsu.edu or 936.294.1440 for clarification on how to clear your hold. |
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