In plain English
It means there is an unresolved required issue recorded on the student's account. While that status remains, the student cannot register for classes. The block lasts until the required issue is resolved.
In context
Here, "registration hold" reports that the account has a status blocking registration for classes until a required issue is resolved.
- Situation
- Enrolling in courses, choosing sections, joining waitlists, and reading class status
- What it communicates
- reports a block on registration actions in the student account.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not identify the specific required issue behind the block.
Examples
“A registration hold on his student account kept him from registering for classes until the issue was resolved.”
“Her account still has a registration hold.”