Holds

Academic Probation Hold

Students on academic probation must meet with an advisor in the Academic Advising Office no later than the 10th day of the semester. Failure to do so will place students on an academic probation hold. Students on this hold may not add or drop classes or register.

Admissions Hold

Collection Hold

The collection hold will remain on a student account until the balance is paid in full including any interest, collection, or legal fees. Once the account is paid in full this hold will become a collection paid hold. Any student wishing to return to the university must pay in full all of their estimated charges prior to registration. Clearance to return to the university is issued by the Accounts Receivable Department.

Collection Paid Hold

The collection paid hold will permanently remain on a student account. Any student wishing to return to the university must pay in full all of their estimated charges prior to registration. Clearance to return to the university is issued by the Accounts Receivable or Student Loan Department.

Collection Write-Off Hold

The collection write-off hold prohibits a student from returning to the university and/or receiving a diploma. The balance written off on the student account must be paid prior to receiving university services. Once the account is paid in full this hold will become a Collection Paid Hold. Any student wishing to return to the university must pay in full all of their estimated charges prior to registration. Clearance to return to the university is issued by the Accounts Receivable or Student Loan Department.

Collection Perkins Hold

The Perkins collection hold will remain on a student account until the balance is paid in full including any interest, collection, or legal fees. Once the account is paid in full this hold will become a collection paid hold. Any student wishing to return to the university must pay in full all of their estimated charges prior to registration. Clearance to return to the university is issued by the Accounts Receivable or Student Loan Department.

Credit Balance Hold

Any student with a credit balance on their student account who is not registered for a future term or is listed as a graduating senior, will be placed on a Credit Balance Hold. The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 63.29 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act requires the university to forward all unclaimed student account balances to the Washington State Department of Revenue unless the student requests a refund or donates their credit balance to the university. This hold will prevent the release of a student’s university transcript.

Exit Interview Hold

If a student does not complete their Federal Perkins or Nursing Student Loan exit interview upon leaving the university, a hold will be put on the student account until complete. This hold will prevent the release of a student’s university transcript.

Financial Hold

If a student account is past due, a financial hold will be placed on the account. This hold will prevent a student’s class registration.

In School Promissory Note Hold

Please contact the Student Accounts Office.

International Hold

An International Hold is for international students who failed to comply with immigration or academic related requirements. For example, a hold will be placed on a new student’s record who fails to do a physical check in with International Student Services and brings in their immigration related documents.

Junior Review Hold

Students who have not submitted the Junior Review form are not allowed to register until the form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

Medical Hold

A medical hold prevents a student from registering if Health Center has not received the Medical History Form or if the student does not have the necessary immunizations.

Monthly Payment Plan Hold

If a Nelnet Monthly Payment Plan is past due, a monthly payment plan hold will be placed on the account.  This hold will prevent registration.

No Address Hold

All students are required to keep a current permanent address with the university. If mail becomes undeliverable, an address hold will be placed on a student’s account.

Non-Sufficient Funds Hold

Any student who has written two non-sufficient funds checks or has had checks returned for other reasons will be permanently placed on a Non-Sufficient Funds Hold. Any student with this hold is prohibited from writing checks to any university department.

Out-of-School Promissory Note Hold

Payment Option Hold

All students are required to sign an online payment contract and select a payment option for each academic year they attend.

Residential Life Hold

A Residential Life Hold is put on if a student has an outstanding requirement or document.

Restricted from Campus Hold

PLU Campus Safety can place a Restricted from Campus Hold on a student. This restricts the student from access to any university property and privileges.

Student Life Hold

Study Away Hold

Transcript Hold (from other institution)

Students must submit official final transcripts to the Registrar’s office as part of their Admissions In-processing. Registration is not allowed until the transcript is received.

Write-off Hold

Veteran's Hold