What’s a hold?

A hold is a block placed on your student account that prevents you from registering for classes – or, in some cases, accessing other University services – until the issue is resolved. Holds can happen for many reasons, such as unpaid balances, missing paperwork, advising requirements or incomplete health records.

How to check your holds

Log in to MyBGSU. Holds will appear on the Action Items tile.

If there are no holds – Yyou will be able to register on your registration date. (Check the class enrollment calendar for your registration date.)

If there is a hold – You will not be able to register for classes until the hold has been lifted. Select View Details to see what type of hold is on your account and how to resolve it.

Types of holds and how to handle them

Athletic holds: If you're a student athlete and see an athletic hold on your account, it will not prevent you from registering for classes. This is a different type of hold that prevents you from being able to drop a course without speaking to your athletic advisor. Contact your student-athlete services academic coordinator or Meghan Horn if you are unsure who your coordinator is.

Service is suspended hold: Contact our office for further assistance at 419-372-8441 or registrar@bgsu.edu.

All other kinds of holds: Follow the instructions provided.