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College Technology
Get familiar with the platforms you will be using during your time at Hennepin Tech.
Star ID
StarID is a single username login for D2L, eServices, and other services used by Hennepin Tech students and employees.
Turn On Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
As a new student, we have started MFA setup for you, but there are few steps you need to complete. You can find a step by step video and links to instructions on the Multi-Factor Authentication webpage.
Your Hennepin Tech Email
Instructions to set up your my.hennepintech.edu student email account can be found on the myHennepinTech webpage under Email Set-up. This is how Hennepin Tech will communicate with you. it is also how you will be notified of any registration waitlist and any online class communication.
Star Alert
This is the Hennepin Tech emergency notification system. In the event of an emergency or school closing, Star Alert transmits emergency notification messages to the subscriber’s cell phone and/or email system. This system uses real-time communications, and has optional enrollment.
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace is a course management system. A D2L Brightspace course site allows "anytime, anywhere" access to syllabi, readings, multi-media files, electronic dropboxes, online quizzes, communication, grading, student progress reports, etc. You will have to wait until the day after you register for classes to access D2L Brightspace.
eServices
eServices is your student account which allows Hennepin Tech students to register for classes, check grades, check financial aid status, make payments and more.
- Classroom locations
- Listed on your class schedule
- ARR= The classroom is not yet assigned or it is an online class
To access eServices, click on the eServices and Schedule link under the Current Students menu at the top of any page of the Hennepin Technical College website. To log in, you will enter your Star ID and password.