Remove Holds
Remove registration holds (AI & ME, possibly AZ or Grad School holds).
When a University office needs you to complete a task, that office will "place a hold" (also known as a negative service indicator) in the University's computer system to prevent you from registering for courses or getting an official transcript until you complete that task. International students have at least two holds placed on their records as part of admission to the University. Below is a list of holds you should know about and instructions about their removal.
AI Hold
All new international students have this hold. The University is required to maintain a file with information about the legal status of each international student at the University. ISSS will remove this hold temporarily after photocopying your passport, entry visa, I-20 or DS-2019 and I-94 card in addition to examining these documents to check for any possible problems with your legal status. ISSS will permanently remove the AI hold after you attend the ISOP. Please remember that if you do not attend the ISOP, the AI hold will prevent you from registering for the following term. Go to Onestope and login to the "Holds" page to view your holds.
ME Hold
All new international students have this hold. The University is required
to test all new international students for tuberculosis and to review their
immunization records. Call or go in person to Boynton Health Service
(625-3222, 410 Church Street) and tell the person you speak with that you
are a new international student and you have an ME hold. They will make an
appointment for you to come into the clinic. Once you have made an
appointment at the immunization clinic, Boynton will temporarily remove
your hold. The hold will be permanently removed once the test is done.
See Boynton's location & hours
See map to Boynton
AZ Hold
Many new international students have this English proficiency hold. Bring your TOEFL scores or transcripts of previous academic study in the United States. You may need to take an English placement test or English as a second language courses if you are unable to document that you meet the University's standards for English proficiency. To remove this hold, you will need to see an ESL adviser at ISSS, or at the Minnesota English Language Program in 101 Wesbrook Hall. Call 612-625-7888 for information about adviser availability at ISSS, or 612-624-1183 for availability in Nolte Center.
RS Hold
This hold is for undergraduate students, who are required to attend a college orientation program. This is separate from the ISOP for international students. To remove this hold, attend your college orientation program at the scheduled time. You should receive information about your college orientation after you confirm your enrollment. If you do not receive this information, contact your college office or the Office of First Year Programs at www.ofyp.umn.edu.
OK and MJ Holds
A few international graduate students have this hold. These holds are usually placed if the Graduate School needs a transcript or other record to complete your admission file. Visit the Graduate School to inquire about removing these holds.
Graduate School
306 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St. SE
See map to Johnston Hall
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