Reaffirmation Process
Open Pathway Model The Open Pathway is one of two options institutions have for maintaining their accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). It follows a 10-year cycle which is […]
Vote: New Employee Portal Designs
Review the Designs Option 1Â |Â Option 2Â |Â Option 3 We are exploring updates to the Employee Portal and would love your feedback. Below are three design options that reflect different approaches to […]
How Hennepin Tech is Preparing for HLC Reaccreditation
Did you know that Hennepin Technical College is undergoing one of the most important reviews within higher education? In this coming year, we will have the accreditation visit with the […]
Accreditation FAQs
What is the Higher Learning Commission? The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional accreditors in the United States. […]
What is Accreditation
Accreditation is the recognition that an institution maintains standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice. […]
Invitation to Vote on New Website Design Theme
Review the Designs Theme 1 | Theme 2 | Theme 3 The website redesign project is moving ahead with lots of teamwork! We’ve gathered feedback from students, employees, and industry, […]
TRIO Helps Students Succeed
Hennepin Tech offers TRIO Student Support Services (SSS), a federally funded program designed to help underrepresented students reach their academic and career goals. TRIO provides free, personalized support to students […]
Students Welcomed for 53rd Year
Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, August 25, 2025 – Hennepin Tech has opened its doors for the 53rd academic year, continuing its legacy as Minnesota’s largest stand-alone technical college and […]
Chef Figueroa Named Educator of the Year
Brooklyn Park, MN — Hennepin Tech proudly announces that Chef Tracy Figueroa, culinary instructor at the Brooklyn Park Campus, has been named the 2025 Postsecondary Educator of the Year by […]
Seven New Career-Focused Programs Launched
Brooklyn Park, MN— Hennepin Tech is proud to announce the launch of seven new high-demand programs in the fields of Construction Trades, Business & Finance, and Information Technology designed to […]