Selecting a Major
A major is the specific A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, diploma, or certificate in which a student is enrolled. Students typically declare a major during the admissions process. HTC grants some or all awards listed below in each program of study. Students who have questions about their major selection or changing their major should meet with a student success advisor for assistance.
- Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree: A.S. degrees prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in a related scientific, technical, or professional field.
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree: A.A.S. degrees prepare students for positions in specific occupational areas that typically require two years of education with a general education component.
- Diploma: Diplomas prepare students for positions that typically require one to two years of education with general education included.
- Advanced Technical Certificate: Advanced Technical Certificates prepare students for career advancement and enhancement opportunities that require less than one year of education.
- Occupational Certificate: Occupational Certificates prepare students for positions that require less than one year of education. Occupational Certificates have a credit range from 9-30 credits.
Visiting Students/Non-Degree Seeking
Students who wish to enroll in classes at Hennepin Technical College (HTC) but not complete a degree are called visiting students. This would include students seeking to enroll in courses for enrichment purposes or career advancement. Visiting students do not apply to the college.
Visiting students must meet the necessary prerequisites as published on the college website to be eligible for registration. Students who do not complete the placement testing prior to enrolling in courses will be required to do so after attempting four credits.
Visiting students register and pay for classes using the Minnesota State eServices site. To make a payment, click the Bills and Payments link following your completed registration. Any questions regarding payment may be directed to the Business Office. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.
Senior Citizens (62 Years of Age or Older)
Minnesota residents, age 62 or older, are eligible to attend Hennepin Technical College at a reduced fee of $20 per semester credit. The senior rate fee will only apply to courses taken for credit. There is no tuition fee for auditing courses. Seniors must pay for books, supplies, and materials. Seniors will also be charged for specific course fees, student association, technology, and parking (unless online course). Senior rate registrations will be accepted on a space available basis the day of the first class meeting. Senior citizens wishing to guarantee their enrollment in a course may register earlier, but will be required to pay full tuition and fees. Coursework paid by senior citizens at the regular tuition rate prior to the date on which the reduced rate becomes available cannot be dropped and subsequently added in order to receive the reduced rate. All college policies apply to these students including Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) for High School Students
High school students with demonstrated academic achievement and the maturity to succeed in a college environment may be admitted to Hennepin Technical College. Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) programs are intended to promote a rigorous curriculum and to provide a wider variety of options to students from public, non-public, home school, or American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant schools eligible for aid under section 124D.83. The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program allows sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to earn college credits or to use those credits toward the completion of high school graduation requirements. Enrollment is required and is determined on a space available basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a high school sophomore, junior or senior in any Minnesota public, non-public, home school, or American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant schools eligible for aid under section 124D.83.
- Students must meet the following requirements:
- Seniors: Class rank at top half of your class or have a 2.5 GPA.
- Juniors: Class rank at top third of your class or have a 3.0 GPA.
- Sophomores: must provide documentation of passing the 8th Grade Reading MCA or indicate the 8th Grade Reading MCA was not taken at all.
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- Students who do not meet class rank or GPA requirements are asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher.
- High School GPA, ACT, MCA or completion of the HTC Accuplacer Test is required to determine placement.
- Remedial, developmental, and other courses not considered college level will not be paid for by the PSEO program.
Eligibility Criteria for Sophomores:
A student who is in 10th grade must meet or exceed scores on the 8th grade Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment in reading and must meet any the other course prerequisites or course enrollment standards established by the college, including but not limited to assessment test scores, program admission, or other requirements, to enroll in one career or technical education course. If the student receives a grade of “C” or better in the course, the student shall be allowed to take additional career or technical education courses in subsequent terms. A career or technical course is a course that is part of a career and technical education program that provides individuals with coherent, rigorous content aligned with academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current and emerging professions and provides technical skill proficiency, an industry recognized credential, and a certificate, diploma, or an associate degree.
A student who first enrolls in technical courses under this provision while in 10th grade and wishes to enroll in general education courses as an 11th or 12th grade student must achieve the required Accuplacer scores prior to enrollment.
To Apply for PSEO Admission at Hennepin Technical College
- Meet with your high school counselor to see if PSEO is the right fit for you. Then complete the current Notice of Student Registration form and submit it to HTC.
- Apply to HTC online.
- Submit official high school transcript to HTC
- Home schooled students will also need to submit an Immunization Verification eForm
- Register for an Accuplacer placement test online
- Attend a mandatory on campus orientation and register for classes