First Year Advising Hold
Why do I have a hold on my account?
All students in their first year at Grand Valley State University are required to meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes for the upcoming academic year. This includes freshman and transfer students in their first year at GVSU.
This hold will go into effect after the first week of classes in the Winter semester. Registration for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Winter 2027 academic year will begin in March, so we encourage first-year students to meet with an advisor before their assigned registration date to avoid any barriers when registering.
How do I get my hold lifted?
You must schedule an advising appointment with an advisor in your major to get your first year advising hold lifted. Nursing advisors offer group sessions, 1:1 appointments, and drop-in advising events for students to attend.
Schedule an appointment in Navigate.
After your appointment, the advisor will lift your hold so you can register for classes on your assigned registration date.
What is discussed at the appointment?
Before registering for classes for the next academic year, students will discuss the following information with their advisor:
- Transition to GVSU
- Confidence in your major
- Current course progression
- Academic plan for next year
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Drop-In Advising
On Tuesday, March 31 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm and Friday, April 3 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Nursing advisors will be available in the Kirkhof Center, Room 2259 on the Allendale Campus for in-person drop-in advising.
First-year students who still have an advising hold on their account can stop by to speak with an advisor, discuss their program plan for next year, and get their hold lifted before registering for classes.
No appointment is necessary. Drop in anytime between 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Plan to spend 15–30 minutes with your advisor.
RSVP to receive reminders as the event approaches (not required).
New Student Required Advising
What does the required advising hold do?
This hold will prevent you from registering for Spring/Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Winter 2027 classes at GVSU. To lift this hold, you must meet with an Academic Advisor in your major.
Does this hold impact my Winter 2026 course schedule?
No. The new student advising hold will only impact your ability to register for Spring/Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Winter 2027 courses.
I have a hold on my account that is NOT the required advising hold. What should I do?
It is possible to have more than one hold on your account. To learn more about each hold type, visit the Registrar's website and take the appropriate steps to get the hold lifted from your account.
To view any holds on your account take the following steps: Login to myBanner; Select "Student;" Select "Student Records;" Select "View Holds."
Who do I meet with if I am planning on changing my major?
If you are thinking about changing your major, we would strongly
recommend you meet with an advisor in the major you are planning on
continuing your studies in. Every academic area has advisors that
specialize in those majors, so you will want to have your academic
hold lifted by an advisor who works and advises your new major.
Please check out the Advising Center's Website, which lists every
major at GVSU and which College they are located in.