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.
Access Services
Students who require accommodations due to a diagnosed disability need to apply for services through the Access Services Office.
Please visit the Access Services website to schedule an appointment.
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Basic Needs
The College is committed to making sure students have access to Basic Needs Resources. For more information on what the entails see link attached.
Basic needs resources: 136F.202
(a) Each college and university shall create and maintain a web page that clearly identifies basic needs resources available at the college or university. This web page shall clearly identify at least one staff member, faculty member, or department as a point of contact to whom students may direct questions. Each college and university shall also make the information under this paragraph available on the college or university mobile application, if possible.
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/care/basic-needs/index.html
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. There is not a direct connection between the campuses. Visit their websites for route information.
Metro Transit bus passes are available for purchase at the Campus Store. Passes can be purchased in person at the Campus Store with financial aid, cash, check, credit or debit card.
*Currently we do not have bus passes available online.*
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. Snacks and beverages are also available in store.
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 Counselor contact SLDC@HennepinTech.edu
Counselors
Professional counselors serve the college community by providing academic, career, crisis, and personal counseling to students in a confidential setting.Counselors assist students on academic warning, suspension, and probation by formulating plans to help them accomplish their academic, career, and personal goals. Counselors also connect with students of concern to provide resources to help them improve their attendance and academic performance. In addition, counselors serve as the faculty advisors for all Individualized Studies and Health Science (Broad Field) major students at Hennepin Tech.
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.
We are also pleased to have the Farmer’s Fridge vending machine serving fresh meals on both campuses, a popular food option available 24 hours a day. The vending machine is located in the cafeteria. As you may know, Farmer’s Fridge provides fresh, healthy meals on college campuses, hospitals and offices nationwide.
The company uses real, whole foods to make meals from scratch. Each meal contains a full serving of fruit or vegetables. Selections include: Greek Salad, Mac-N-Cheese, Burrito Bowls and much more.
Resource Room
The Resource Room is free and open to the Hennepin Technical College community. In the Resource Room you will find everyday personal hygiene items (i.e. deodorant, toothpaste, lotion), food/snacks, diapers etc. As well as donated clothing, shoes, and more. Please use as needed. Also, donations are welcome.
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/care/basic-needs/index.html
Social Worker
The social worker’s role here at Hennepin Technical College is to support students through difficult times. Always an advocate, we fight for the rights of others. It is our job to help improve outcomes in student's lives. We are involved in the process of making referrals to link a student to needed resources. Social work professionals do not simply provide information, we also follow up to be sure the needed resources are attained. This requires knowing resources, eligibility requirements, fees and the location of services. In this role, social workers are involved in gathering groups of people together for a variety of purposes including student environment, community partnership, mental wellness, self-care, and policy change.
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/care/basic-needs/index.html
Testing Centers
Placement Testing
In accordance with Minnesota State’s board policy, testing is administered to place students into appropriate courses that ensure the best chance for success in college. Required placement tests are dependent on the student’s program requirements. Students should reach out to their Student Success Advisor or the HTC Testing Center to determine what placement tests are needed for their program. Students are allowed to retest in reading, mathematics, computer literacy, or keyboarding once. Additional attempts are allowed once they have obtained Student Success Advisor or Counselor approval. Valid photo identification is required to test. If accommodations are needed based on a disability, contact Access Services prior to testing.
It is recommended that students refresh their skills before taking the placement tests. The tests are meant to indicate your current skill level – not your potential. Study materials are available on the HTC Testing Center website.
Test waivers may be available based on qualifying high school GPA, prior college coursework, ACT/SAT/MCA test scores or acceptable Accuplacer test scores from another institution. More information available regarding test waivers on the HTC Testing Center website.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exams test college level proficiencies and allow students to earn college credit, potentially saving time toward degree completion. Additional information on CLEP testing is available on HTC Testing Center website.
MAKE-UP TESTING
The Testing Centers 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. Students are responsible for letting their instructor know the date and time they have scheduled make-up testing to ensure the proper test materials are sent to the testing center.
PROCTORING SERVICES
The Testing Centers also provide proctoring services for various programmatic and industry tests, including, but not limited to: TEAS, NOCTI, and Pearson Vue exams. Proctoring fees may apply. Please email testing@hennepintech.edu to request a proctored service.
The Testing Centers also provides HESI, NOCTI, and Pearson VUE exams for eligible and approved HTC students.
For more information, please visit Testing Services.