Who removes my advising hold?
As a CSE student you likely have a hold on your record that will require you to meet with an advisor before you are able to register.
It's important to know what type of hold you have, as well as the steps you need to take to have it removed. You can see your holds on MyU.
College Advisor Approval Hold (OA)
To have this hold removed you must attend a required 30-minute appointment with your CSE college academic advisor.
Advising appointments are an opportunity to discuss your academic performance and experience at the University of Minnesota, major and career exploration, course planning, and campus engagement. Come prepared for your advising appointment by reviewing your APAS report and Four-Year Plan for your intended major ahead of time. It also helps to come with any questions you might have written down. Once appointment slots have opened, you may schedule an appointment by calling the front desk at 612-624-2890, or using the online scheduling system.
Be sure to check the effective date of this hold. If the date is "Fall 2026," you must have it removed prior to registering for fall semester, but it will not affect your ability to register for summer classes.
CSE-Attended Workshop (AWS)
To have this hold removed you must attend the required one hour group advising workshop.
You can prepare in advance by reviewing your APAS report and Four-Year Plan for your intended major. Once workshop slots have opened, you may schedule an appointment by calling the front desk at 612-624-2890, or using the online scheduling system.
Be sure to check the effective date of this hold. If the date is "Fall 2026," you must have it removed prior to registering for fall semester, but it will not affect your ability to register for summer classes.
Department Stamp Approval (DS)
If you have been admitted to your major, you may have this hold on your record. To have this hold removed you should contact your academic department directly and find out how they handle academic advising. You can also find departmental contact information on the bottom of your Four-Year Plan.
Be sure to check the effective date of this hold. If the date is "Fall 2026," you must have it removed prior to registering for fall semester. If it is "Spring 2027," it will not impact your fall registration. College of Science and Engineering students who have been admitted to the major (upper-division) should contact their department for registration advising.
Major Declaration Hold (MDR)
To have this hold removed, you must be admitted to a major in CSE or transfer to another college at the University of Minnesota. You must meet with your college advisor to discuss your plans moving forward, as well as share how the current semester is going. Contact your advisor if you have any additional questions about your hold.
Questions?
If you have questions please email your academic advisor. You can find your assigned advisor in the MyU Academics tab.