Important Dates & Deadlines
Do Not Drop/Hold Process
If you submit your Request for Certification before the due date(s) listed below, you will automatically receive a Do Not Drop/Hold Service Indicator (B14) on your account.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a Do Not Drop/Hold (B14), students must meet the following criteria:
- Students must be utilizing one of the following benefits: Chapter 31, Chapter 33 or Hazlewood.*
- Students cannot have an outstanding balance from a prior term.
- Students must submit a Request for Certification each semester before the following due dates(s):
Semester Due Date Location University Park January 7, 2026 Building 13-Room 210 (multipurpose room across from advising) Houston North-Victory/Online January 8, 2026 Room 102 Tomball January 9, 2026 South Hall-Room 205 (Hallway)
Montgomery January 13, 2026 Building A-Room 229
CyFair January 14, 2026 Technology Center Room 202
North Harris January 15, 2026 Digital Technology Center-Room 104
Kingwood January 16, 2026 Technology Instructional Building-Room 107
If you do not submit your Request for Certification by the due date(s) listed above, you will need to contact the Business Office to set up a payment arrangement so that you will not be dropped from your classes.
*PLEASE NOTE: Hazlewood students must also follow the due dates above as well as submit all required documents no later than one week prior to the end of the term.
On the Spot Certification
On the Spot Certification is an opportunity for our Veterans and Military Affiliated students to have their certification request reviewed and submitted to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for use of their educational benefits on the same day.
To expedite the process, please make sure you are enrolled, registered for classes, submitted a Request for Certification, and have all Required Documents.
We look forward to seeing you!
Spring 2026 - On the Spot Certifications:
Date and Time: January 7, 2026
Location: Building 13-Room 210 (multipurpose room across from advising)
Date and Time: January 8, 2026
Location: Room 102
Date and Time: January 9, 2026
Location: South Hall-Room 205 (Hallway)
Date and Time: January 13, 2026
Location: Building A-Room 229
Date and Time: January 14, 2026
Location: Technology Center Room 202
Date and Time: January 15, 2026
Location: Digital Technology Center-Room 104
Date and Time: January 16, 2026
Location: Technology Instructional Building-Room 107