Are you being blocked from registering?
Some of the most common registration error messages are listed below.
Registration Error Messages
Code |
Description |
Your Next Steps |
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Student on hold | Common registration holds include academic suspension or unpaid balance. | See below for a list of common student account holds |
Student must take/pass test or satisfy course prerequisites | If you see this message, it means that the registration system was not able to verify that you’ve met all of the prerequisites for the course. | Learn about the prerequisite screening process |
Requested course is full | The maximum number of students are registered for the course and there are no open seats available. | Prior to the first day of the term, you can add yourself to the wait list |
Only defined majors may register for this course | Only students who have declared certain majors may enroll. | If you are not in that major, you will not be able to take the course. If you are intending to pursue that major, you will need to complete a Change of Major form to update your record. |
Student program required for this course | Only students who are admitted to certain programs may enroll. | If you are not in that major, you will not be able to take the course. If you are seeking admission to that program, contact the Admissions Office. |
Exceeds maximum credits allowed for this term | Students may only take up to 19 credits per term, unless they obtain permission from the Registration and Records Office. |
Permission to exceed this limit will be granted if certain criteria are met (College Policy 4.05) |
Immunization info required for registration | Minnesota law requires college students to verify that their immunizations are current. | Submit an immunization form |
Not a valid course add date | The last day to add the course has passed. | Learn about the late registration process |
Course requires special permission | Some courses are set up so that the instructor can control who enrolls. | Contact the instructor of the course for approval to register |
Contact the Student Services Center online, in person (T.2100), or by phone at 612-659-6250 if you are experiencing a registration issue not listed in this chart.
Student Account Hold Codes and Next Steps
Code |
Description |
Your Next Steps |
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0002 | Academic Suspension | Satisfactory Academic Progress Help |
0010 | Insufficient Address | Update your address in eServices to lift this hold |
0030 | Records Office Hold | Contact the Student Services Center online, in person (T.2100), or by phone at 612-659-6250 |
0031 | Unpaid Balance Hold |
Check your current balance and account activity in eServices under Bills and Payments Contact the Business Services Office if you have additional questions |
0032 | Admissions Hold | Contact the Student Services Center online, in person (T.2100), or by phone at 612-659-6250 |
0037 | Student Conduct Hold | Contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities |
0139 | Deficient GPA-Suspension | Satisfactory Academic Progress Help |
0041 | Max Time Frame Suspension | Satisfactory Academic Progress Help |
0061 | Post Secondary Education Option | Contact the PSEO coordinator for more information |
0073 | Write-Off Receivable Balance | Contact the Business Services Office |
0088 | Collection Agency | Contact the Business Services Office |