Holds 101
True or False: A hold on your account means the university is kicking you out.
False (Holds are simply administrative action items you need to address).
The primary online tool or system where you build your schedule and enroll in classes.
What is the Class Registration / Degree Planning tool?
The two official choices you have for next semester when registration season arrives.
What are Registering or Requesting a Deferral / Leave of Absence?
The scripture mastery verse that instructs us to "seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
What is Doctrine and Covenants 88:118?
The student leader dedicated to helping you navigate registration, campus resources, and college life.
Who is your Peer Mentor / Student Mentor?
What is the Holds / Tasks section?
The location in your student portal where you can see active holds and which department placed them.
This feature lets you save desired class sections ahead of time so you can enroll with one click when your time comes.
What is the Shopping Cart or Schedule Builder?
True or False: If you plan on taking a semester off for a mission or personal reasons, you can just leave your schedule blank without telling the school.
What is False? (You must submit an official deferral request to keep your student status active).
According to D&C 88:118, pursuing education and gaining knowledge is seen as this type of responsibility.
What is a religious or spiritual duty / divine mandate?
Campus facility where you can get free help with research papers, essays, and writing projects.
What is the Writing Center?
Name two common types of holds a freshman might see on their account.
Financial/Bursar holds, Health/Immunization holds, Advising holds, or Transcript holds
The exact date and time assigned to you when you are allowed to hit "Enroll" for next term
What is your Registration Time Ticket (or Priority Registration Window)?
The typical recommended credit range per semester to keep on track for a standard 4-year degree.
What is 12 to 16 credits (around 15 credits average)?
D&C 88:118 advises students to seek words of wisdom out of these.
What are "the best books"?
Free academic service where high-performing students help you understand difficult course material.
What is Tutoring / Academic Support?
The best person or office to contact if you don't understand how to resolve a specific hold.
Who is the department listed on the hold (or your Peer Mentor / Academic Advisor)?
Something you should always have prepared in your cart in case your primary class choices fill up.
What are backup sections or alternate classes?
The process of officially securing your spot to return to campus after taking an approved leave or mission.
What is submitting a Deferral / Discontinuance Return form?
Name one practical way a student can combine study and faith during finals week.
What is praying before studying/exams, keeping Sabbath day holy, studying with diligence, or serving classmates?
The single most crucial skill freshmen use to balance academics, spiritual growth, and a social life.
What is time management / calendar planning?
The single best habit to prevent holds from blocking your registration on registration day.
What is checking your student portal regularly weeks before registration opens?
The degree tool you check to ensure the classes you register for actually count toward your major requirements.
What is your Degree Audit / Degree Plan?
Two campus offices you should consult before making the decision to defer or drop a semester.
What are Academic Advising, Financial Aid, or Admissions / Registrar?
The ultimate spiritual outcome of learning by both study and faith throughout college.
What is becoming a stronger disciple of Jesus Christ and fulfilling your divine potential?
What you should do immediately if you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or behind in your classes.
What is reach out to your professor, mentor, or advisor right away?