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 webpage to schedule an appointment.
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Basic Needs
Hennepin Tech believes that basic needs security is essential to students' wellbeing and is committed to providing resources that can help promote success inside and outside of the classroom. Resources include emergency grants, and support for housing insecurity, food insecurity, personal finances, childcare and parenting, health care and mental health care access and insurance, transportation, and technology and internet access.
Bus Stops and Passes
"A bus stop is are located at the main entrance at Brooklyn Park Campus. Metro Transit serves the Brooklyn Park campus. There is not a direct bus line to Eden Prairie campus. Southwest Transit serves the Eden Prairie area. 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 cash, check, credit, debit card or financial aid."
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 Tech 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.
Counselors
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 or referrals for additional supports. In addition, counselors serve as the faculty advisors for all Individualized Studies major students at Hennepin Tech.
Library
The 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 webpage.
Please visit the Library webpage 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.
Resource Room
The Resource Room is free and open to the Hennepin Tech community. In the Resource Room you will find everyday personal hygiene items (i.e. deodorant, toothpaste, lotion), diapers etc. As well as donated clothing, shoes, and more. Please use as needed. Also, donations are welcome. For more information please visit the Basic Needs webpage.
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 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 Placement Testing web page.
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 Testing Center webpage.
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 Testing Center webpage.
Make-up Testing
The Testing Centers offer makeup test services for Hennepin Tech 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.