
Probation & Disqualification
Academic & Progress Notice and Pause Levels and Steps
Ready to Clear Your Academic & Progress Notice and Pause Hold?
If you have a different hold on your student account, please check out how to remove holds.
Next Steps
If an Academic & Progress Notice and Pause hold has been placed on your student account, you will receive an email with your Academic & Progress Notice and Pause level and your next steps to have the hold removed.
We are here to help you clear your Academic & Progress Notice and Pause hold and get back on track with your academic goals!
- PRO TIP: Spring 2026 course registration opens February 17, 2026. Complete your Academic & Progress Notice and Pause activity at least two weeks before this date so that your ability to register or change classes is not affected.
- NOTE: Academic & Progress Notice and Pause holds are cleared within 1-5 business days of the date the activity is completed (excluding weekends and school holidays).
Students are strongly advised to complete the Academic & Progress Notice and Pause activity at least two weeks before their Spring 2026 registration date.
| Level | Name | Implication(s) | Action Required of Student |
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| 1 | Basic |
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| 2 | Moderate |
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| 3 | Severe |
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Option - Meet with Counselor (in person, telephone, or Zoom):
OR Option - Online with Academic Recovery Counselor:
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| 4 | Pre-Dismissal |
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| 6* | Dismissal |
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*6: This is not a typo. There is no level 5.
CONTACT US
You may reach us at fhprobation@fhda.edu.
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