The holdfile is a roster of students who wish to register for a course, but do not meet the departmental restrictions. The course may have seats available, however students who do not meet the criterion established by the department of that course must be placed on the holdfile. For courses with a holdfile, students on the waitlist receive priority consideration over those on the holdfile, because these students meet the department requirements of the course.

Students will not be considered for placement into the course until the first day of classes. At this time, if space is available, the students will be moved into the class when they check-in on the waitlist. If no space is available, the holdfile will be placed on the end of the waitlist. Students on the holdfile must check-in on the first day of classes, and then daily, to remain on the holdfile. Students may check on their holdfile progress by going to Waitlist Check-In.