Student Resources

Everyone needs help at some point, and those who ask for the help they need are often the most successful. So don’t hesitate. Reach out. There are services to keep you on course to success.

Bus Stops and Passes

Bus stops are located at the main entrances to each campus. Metro Transit serves the Brooklyn Park campus and Southwest Transit serves the Eden Prairie campus. A limited amount of bus passes are sold at a reduced rate at the Campus Store a few weeks prior to the start of the semester. They can be purchased by cash, debit card, financial aid, or credit card by currently enrolled students with a current Student ID and HTC school schedule.

Campus Store

The Campus Store is a retail service facility operated to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Textbooks; course-related and reference materials; educational tools, kits, clothing, and supplies; may be purchased at the Campus Store at each campus or online.

Career Exploration

Hennepin Technical College provides services to help students make the right career choice. Whether students are making a career change, returning to the workforce, undergoing a transition, or entering college for the first time, there are options available to help make informed, well-planned decisions, including career assessments. To receive more information about career development services at HTC or to make an appointment with a Career Counselor contact (952) 995-1300.

Access Services

If you are an individual with a disability, the first step in seeking accommodations at Hennepin Technical College is to contact Access Services. You may be asked to provide documentation of your disability to assist in the discussion of possible accommodations in cases where your disability or need for accommodations is not evident. Please visit the Access Services website to schedule an appointment.

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English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Hennepin Technical College offers courses for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The Student Success Advisors offer assistance to English language learners with services such as financial aid, admissions, course placement, and career advising. They also help in locating services for social and academic support.

Library

The Hennepin Technical College Library provides access to a variety of materials that support the curriculum of the college, including research databases, online and print materials, laptops, research help, and more. Many current course textbooks are also available to students for 4 hours (in-building use only). Our online content can be accessed off-campus, 24/7 through the Library website.

Please visit the Library website for more information about resources and services.

On Campus Food

Food is available for purchase at the Campus Store on days classes are in session during Fall and Spring semesters. Hours vary by campus. Vending machines are also available around campus.

Testing Centers

The Testing Centers serve students by providing the College Board Placement Test (ACCUPLACER) for appropriate course placement. The Testing Centers also offer makeup test services for Hennepin Technical College students. This service is only available to those students who, due to unforeseeable circumstances, cannot be present to attend the original exam date.  Makeup testing is reserved on an individual basis for students who have prior approval from their course instructor.

The Testing Centers also provides HESI, NOCTI, and Pearson VUE exams for eligible and approved HTC students.

For more information, please visit Testing Services.