Are you being blocked from registering?
Some of the most common registration error messages are listed below.
Registration Error Messages
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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 Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ 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 , 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
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0002
- Academic Suspension
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Help
0010
- Insufficient Address
- Update your address in to lift this hold
0030
- Records Office Hold
- Contact the , in person (T.2100), or by phone at 612-659-6250
0031
- Unpaid Balance Hold
- Check your current balance and account activity in under Bills and Payments
- Contact the if you have additional questions
0032
- Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Hold
- Contact the , 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
- Post Secondary Education Option
- Contact the PSEO coordinator for more information
0061
- Post Secondary Education Option
- Contact the PSEO coordinator for more information
0073
- Write-Off Receivable Balance
- Contact the
0088
- Collection Agency
- Contact the