Common Holds and Requirements for Removal

If you do not see your hold code(s) listed, please contact the Registrar's Office at (940) 397-4321 OR search the originating department's contact information using the MSU Texas Directory.

Common Holds
Hold Code Hold Description Instructions
AH Advising Hold All students are required to be advised every semester. Please contact your Academic Advisor directly for assistance with this hold.
FX Loan Exit Required Please complete the Exit Counseling Session and then contact the Financial Aid Office at (940) 397-4214 for hold removal.
IX Intl Drop/Reg Restrict-see GEO This is a preventative hold to keep from you from dropping below required hours. Please contact a DSO at the Global Education Office at (940) 397-4568.
MN Meningitis Immunization Hold
All incoming students are required to either receive a vaccination against Bacterial Meningitis or meet certain criteria for declining such a vaccination before the first day of the semester.
Once you’ve been admitted, register with Med+Proctor in order to complete and submit your Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination record.
For more information about this requirement and/or a list of eligible exemptions, please visit the Bacterial Meningitis Requirement website 
NW New Student Hold
OB Outstanding Bal-no reg or t/s
OR Orientation Required
OT Outstanding Bal-transcript held
PF 1st Year Probation-Fall grades
TS TSI Hold
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a statewide program created by the Texas State Legislature that helps ensure that all incoming college students are prepared for college-level reading, writing and math. 
If the TSI requirement is not met, it may block your registration from certain courses. Please review the information on the TSI website and contact your Academic Advisor further assistance with this hold.