Spring 2021 Commencement

The pandemic has created significant barriers to how college graduations are traditionally celebrated. The Minnesota State System Office has instructed colleges and universities statewide that large, indoor graduation ceremonies are not permitted for Spring 2021. This safety measure is based on Minnesota Department of Health recommendations. Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is unable to safely hold a ceremony at the Minneapolis Convention Center this spring.

In preparation for planning an alternative celebration, the HTC Commencement Task Force surveyed students to discover the most important aspects of graduation for them. A plan was developed using survey results, as well as consultation with college leadership, staff, and faculty. The goal is to recognize the achievements of each graduate and provide opportunities to celebrate safely. Below are the events the Commencement Task Force has planned.

Celebrating YOU and all you have accomplished!!

Watching after May 14

You can download the Commencement Video by clicking the button below: (Check Back- Coming Soon!)

Download Commencement

The video was streamed on the following dates:

• Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11 a.m.
• Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10 a.m.
• Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 4 p.m.

Streaming online: For all viewers in the U.S. and globally, view the program on the internet on the CCX website. Go to the programming guide and select CCX 1.

Televised locally: For Comcast Cable customers in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities, view the program on CCX Media, Channel 799 and Channel 12.

Kudo Board

HTC is using Kudo Board to wish all the graduates well.  Post a video, write a personal message to one special person or an entire program area.  Students will be able to save, download, and print the Kudo Board as a great memento.  Share this link with family, friends, and classmates!

Let’s get CREATIVE!

Click here for fun:  Kudo Board

Celebration Box

The deadline to reserve your Celebration Box has passed and are no longer available. 

 HELPFUL INFORMATION

• Graduation Checklist 
• Graduation Frequently Asked Questions
• Application for Award eForm
• Preferred Name Request
  

OPTIONAL GRADUATION PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASE

• Jostens (diploma frames for purchase)
• Photos/Lifetouch Photograph
  

  May 2021 Graduation photos will be available by 6/18/21. Click the link above to check on the status of your graduation photos.  If you have any questions about photos, please send an email to: specialevents@lifetouch.com

Guests Who Live Outside of U.S.

If you are inviting guests to Commencement who live outside of the United States, visitor requirements can be found on the U.S. State Department, Bureau of Consular Affairs Website.

Note: a letter of invitation is not needed to apply for a visitor visa, and is not one of the factors used to determine whether or not a visa will be issued to your guest. For this reason, HTC does not provide letters of invitation.

For more information, email slcd@hennepintech.edu.