First Year Advising Hold
What is the First Year Advising Hold?
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 both freshman and any transfer students in their first year at GVSU. This hold went into effect after the first week of classes in the Winter semester. Registration opened in late March, and you need to meet with an advisor to have your advising hold lifted before you can register.
How do I get my First Year Advising Hold Lifted? Attend Virtual Drop-In Advising or Schedule an Appointment
Virtual Drop-In Advising - Winter 2025
No appointment needed to speak with a Professional Seidman Advisor.
Monday's 1-3PM and Thursday's 9-11AM. You will only be allowed to sign in for drop-ins during those listed times.
How to Sign-in to Drop-in Advising
Things to keep in mind when preparing for your express advising phone call:
- Students will be seen on a first come first serve basis. An advisor will call you in the order that you joined the waitlist.
- If you do not answer your phone, the advisor will move on to the next student on the list. You will want to keep your phone by you while you wait.
- If you have any issues adding yourself to the waitlist, please call (616) 331-7500 for assistance.
Professional Seidman Advisor Appointments
Seidman's full length Academic Advising Appointments will be offered virtually by phone, video or in-person (Grand Rapids Pew Campus and Allendale Campus).
Book your appointments in Navigate. Select from the following:
- Seidman College of Business (Grand Rapids - SCB 1031 ) These are in-person appointments
- Seidman College of Business (Allendale - AuSable 1112) These are in-person appointments
- Seidman College of Business (phone)
- Seidman College of Business (video)
We post appointments every Monday morning for the following week. If you do not see an open appointment or a time that works for you, check back the following Monday morning for more availability. If you have any issues, please call (616) 331-7500 for assistance.
First Year Advising Hold
When can I register for classes?
Your registration date is based on your credits earned + credits in-progress this semester. Students can view their assigned registration date on myBanner by selecting Student, Registration, Student Registration Self Service, and Prepare for Registration.
Students can begin registering for upcoming semesters at 7 AM on their assigned registration date. Make sure to register for the entire academic year (Summer, Fall, and Winter semesters).
I have a hold on my account other than Frst Year Advising Hold. What should I do?
It is possible that you might have more than one academic hold on your account. The GVSU's registrar's office has a website dedicated to explain different academic holds and registration errors. To view any holds on your account take the following steps: Login to myBanner; Select "Student;" Select "Student Records;" Select "View Holds." If you have more than one hold on your account, please review the types on the Registrar's site, and take the appropriate steps to have your remaining holds removed.
What if I'm 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
specializes in those majors, so you will want to have your academic
hold lifted by an advisor who work 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.