First 30 Days | Hennepin Technical College

We are excited for you to join us at Hennepin Technical College! Below are important dates and resources that will help you navigate through your first month here.

Week 1: New Student Welcome Days

New Student Welcome Days are optional days held prior to semester start. During these days students will learn where things are, how to access and use D2L, eServices, Registration/Transfer Credit, and the Campus Store — for a successful and meaningful start to college life at Hennepin Technical College. These events are open to all incoming students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Events

Brooklyn Park Campus

Thursday, August 24, 2023: Orientation
4:00 pm; Campus Tour
5:00 pm

Eden Prairie Campus

Wednesday, August 23, 2023: Orientation
4:00 pm; Campus Tour
5:00 pm

Can't make it to campus for one of these events?

Contact Danielle Fehring to schedule a virtual session.

Important Dates

View the college-wide calendar for important dates.

Before Classes Start

Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Set up your Hennepin Tech email
Login to eServices and get familiar with your schedule
Login to D2L Brightspace
Complete a free Online Learning Workshop! Follow these Instructions on how to self-register.
Find your books
Plan your transportation
- Metro Transit
  - Transit Assistance Program
  - College Pass
- Metro Mobility
- Southwest Transit
- Transit Link - Metro Council

Your First Two Weeks

Attend Welcome Week
Get involved! Discover extra curricular activties through the Student Life Department
Complete D2L Brightspace Basic Training Boot Camp offered by the Tutoring Centers
- Go through D2L and check the sections your instructors use
- Stay on Track
- Course Home
  - Announcements
  - Links
- Course Materials
  - Content
  - Checklists
- Communications
  - Discussions
  - Class List
- Assessments
  - Assignments
  - Quizzes
  - Grades

D2L Boot Camp is offered during Welcome Week. Contact Tutoring@HennepinTech.edu

Completing Your First Month

Explore Career development and student life web pages
Watch Helpful tips on Time Management