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Holds & To Dos

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Holds

Holds can be placed on your record by various offices and departments on campus such as the Library or the Bursar. You can receive a hold for many reasons, like an overdue library fee or outstanding tuition.

Holds may restrict your ability to register for classes, request transcripts, or access other services such as dining or housing. Resolving these holds quickly is in your best interest.

To view any holds, in the left Menu, go to Holds & To Dos > Holds. Your holds will be listed on Your Holds page.

How do I get a Hold removed from my record?

  1. Log on to SPIRE. If you have a hold, it will be listed in the Holds area on your Student Center (right side of the page).
  2. In the Holds area, click the details. Your Holds page will open.
  3. On Your Holds page, find all your active holds in the Item List table. Information includes the consequences (e.g., Prevents Enrollment in all Terms) and lifecycle (e.g., Spring 2006) of all holds. Click a Hold Item link. The Hold Item page will open.
  4. On the Hold Item page, find the rationale for the hold, contact information for the office that placed the hold on your record, and a list of steps you must take to have it removed. Click Return to go back to Your Holds page.

To Dos

Your To Do items, if any, will be listed in the To Do List area on your Student Center (right side of the page), and under the left Menu, at Holds & To Dos > To Do List.

To Do items display tasks you need to complete, such as completing a financial aid form. The page will describe the task, provide a due date and an email address, and other information for the appropriate contact person.

To Do items do not restrict access to your records. However, if you do not accomplish an open To Do item by the due date, it can become a Hold on your record. Follow the instructions or contact the appropriate person to make arrangements to complete each pending task as soon as possible.

Need Help?

If you encounter problems, submit an online Help Request.
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Contact the OIT Help Desk at 545-9400.

Last revised October 06, 2006