Holds
Types and details

Holds on your MySJSU account prevent you from registering for the next term, unless you have a hold removed by the department that placed it.
Always click the blue "Details" link in the "holds" section of your account and read the instructions to remove your hold.
"ESSC, please remove my hold."
Below are common holds placed by the College of Engineering and the ESSC. Removing the hold depends on the requirements set forth by the department. This means, not all holds can be removed by the ESSC.
- Academic Probation
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You received this hold to make you aware of your academic standing at SJSU. You will need to fulfill requirements to remove your hold and get off probation.
Please visit the Probation page for more information.
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- COVID Vaccination-Non Compliant
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You have self attested, but documents require action from you. Upload documents to the health portal.
Contact SHC at studenthealthcenter@sjsu.edu, indicating “Registration Hold” in the subject.
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- Engr Success Center Hold
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You will receive an e-mail with instructions for making an appointment.
Students with this hold are likely taking ENGR 10 or has been assigned to work with a Guided Pathways Advisor. Please contact Ahmed Banafa (ahmed.banafa@sjsu.edu), Jack Warecki (jack.warecki@sjsu.edu), or Dr. Smita Duorah (smita.duorah@sjsu.edu) if you have additional questions.
Additional information can be found on our Guided Pathways Advising page.
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Engineering - Major Advising
(for students staying in the same major)
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All students in the College of Engineering must meet with their major advisor. Below are the department advising pages with instructions for seeing your advisor.
If you plan on changing your major to one outside of the College of Engineering, please read this protocol to remove your Major Advising hold.
Engineering Technology (formerly Industrial Technology)
Interdisciplinary (formerly General Engineering)
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Engineering - Major Advising
(for students changing their major)
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If you are transitioning out of Engineering, you need to get advising from the success center housed in the major you want.
THEN, email success-engineering@sjsu.edu to let us know that you received help and are ready for your hold to be removed. We will check Spartan Connect to verify your meeting with an advisor and remove your Major Advising hold.
If you are already an engineering major, but want to change it to a different one within Engineering, please complete one of the following:
- Attend virtual Drop-in with an ESSC advisor. Please check our current virtual drop-in hours.
- Attend in-person drop-in advising at the ESSC Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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- Major Probation
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Your department has flagged you for not making progress in your degree. You will need to fulfill requirements to remove your hold and/or get off probation.
Please visit the Probation page for more information.
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