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From: Office of the Registrar

Transition from using PINs to holds for fall 2025 registration

FOR UNDERGRADUATES (including post-baccalaureates)

Beginning with fall 2025 registration in May, OSU will switch from using registration PINs (the six-digit code) to using advising registration holds. This change will help make the registration process smoother and more efficient.

How it works

  • Instead of getting a PIN, undergraduate and postbacc students will receive an advising registration hold. The hold requires students to connect with their academic advisor before registering for classes.
  • The advising registration hold will be placed on your student account in Week 3 of every term, if applicable for your college.
  • Your advisor is responsible for lifting the hold after finalizing your academic plan.
  • Your assigned registration time for the upcoming term only works if your hold has been lifted by that time.
  • Holds are applied based on your college's rules, which means that a hold may be applied annually or term-by-term.

Fall 2025 registration timeline

  • The advising registration hold will be placed on your student account in Week 3 of spring term.
  • The hold will prevent you from registering for the upcoming term but will not prevent you from withdrawing from current classes.
  • Connect or meet with an academic advisor to finalize your class schedule and have your advising registration hold lifted for fall 2025.

Registration date and time

  • Your assigned registration date and time is based on class level and total earned credits. Be sure to look up your specific registration date and time using the Check Registration Status link in Beaver Hub to ensure you register for classes on time.

Helpful resources

This change is part of our ongoing efforts to improve and simplify the student experience when registering for classes. Below are some helpful resources about the new advising registration hold.

  • Your academic advisor will be able to assist you with scheduling your advising appointment and lifting the advising registration hold.
  • To view the advising hold, navigate to the Hold section in Beaver Hub.
  • Visit the Office of the Registrar’s website for key information about priority registration.
Send Date: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2025