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College in Brooklyn Park, MN. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
3 entries Aug 24 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Jan 11 → May 17, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Jun 1 → Jul 26, 2027
Summer Semester 2027
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G P S T G
Gourmet Dining Room The student-run restaurant located at the Eden Prairie campus P
PSEO Post-Secondary Enrollment Options, referring to high school students taking college courses
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges S
SGA Student Government Association, also referred to as the Student Senate
SkillsUSA A professional organization for students in technical, skilled, and service occupations T
The Commons The main student gathering area and cafeteria space on both campuses
The Shop General term used by students to refer to technical lab areas like Automotive or Welding
The Tech Common student shorthand for Hennepin Technical College
TRIO Federal programs providing support services for students from disadvantaged backgrounds Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
BP The Brooklyn Park campus location
city_view_food_service_coffee_shop City View Food Service (Coffee Shop)
D2L Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online platform for course materials and assignments
EP The Eden Prairie campus location
eServices The online portal for registration, checking grades, and paying tuition
food_pantry Food Pantry
LEC The Law Enforcement Center, a specialized training facility
OneStop The centralized service desk for admissions, financial aid, and records
StarID The universal username used to log into campus computers, D2L, and email
the_hennepin_room The Hennepin Room
U-Pass A discounted Metro Transit pass available to students for bus and light rail travel Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 9 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from Hennepin Technical College
NSF Grant Received to Expand Automation Robotics Hennepin Tech received an $812,404 grant to expand technician training and strengthen the regional manufacturing workforce.
Oct 27, 2026
Read More From the Classroom to the Shop: Automotive Student Builds His Future Automotive Technology student John Buchanan shares his journey of turning early interest into professional career skills.
Oct 12, 2026
Read More Toro Foundation Helps Hennepin Tech Go Green with Electric Mower Equipment donation from The Toro Company Foundation supports sustainable campus maintenance.
Aug 28, 2026
Read More Campus uses StarAlert for operational updates (weather, closures) and AlertAware for immediate life safety alerts (lockdowns, evacuations). Campus uses StarAlert for operational updates (weather, closures) and AlertAware for immediate life safety alerts (lockdowns, evacuations).
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Hennepin Technical College
Application Award Forms Due November 2, 2026
Deadline for submitting application award forms.
Bi-Weekly Tour – Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie November 5, 2026
Explore programs, meet with admissions representatives, and learn about resources.
TEAS Test for LPN Program November 10, 2026
TEAS testing session for the LPN Program (9:00 am – 1:00 pm).
Evening Tour – Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie November 17, 2026
Campus tour for prospective students from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
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