Fall Semester Mask Requirement
Everyone on campus is required to wear a mask or face covering in public, indoor settings, including hallways, classrooms, common areas, and any area outside of a private office or individual work area.
In partnership with Minnesota State, North Hennepin Community College is taking actions to limit the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States. Please visit this page often for updates.
COVID-19 Student Illness Report (self-report exposure or diagnosis)
Students who have been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19 are encouraged to complete the COVID-19 Illness Report. Students may be contacted by an NHCC response team member for more information and/or to connect them with campus and community resources. Click here to submit the Illness Report.
Updates Effective November 19, 2021
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Reintegration Plan & COVID-19 Dashboard
Students, faculty and staff provided input on how to safely return to campus. View the Reintegration Plan for information on cleaning protocols, face covering requirement, social distancing and more. View the Minnesota State COVID-19 Dashboard here.
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Communication Updates
- November 19, 2021, Positive Cases, Vaccine Training, Future Events
- November 12, 2021, Positive Cases, Vaccine Training
- November 5, 2021, Positive Cases, Flu Shot
- October 29, 2021, Positive Cases, Flu Shot
- October 22, 2021, Positive Cases, Testing
- October 15, 2021, Positive Cases, Testing, N95 Mask Use
- October 8, 2021, Positive Cases, Testing, Clinic
- October 1, 2021, Positive Cases, Testing
- September 24, 2021, Positive Cases, NHCC Vaccine Clinics
- September 17, 2021, Positive Cases, VaxTrak Deadline
- September 10, 2021, Positive Cases, Save the Date for Vaccine Clinic
- September 3, 2021, Positive Cases, State Employee Vaccination Policy Update
- August 27, 2021, Positive Cases, State Employee Vaccination Policy Update
- August 20, 2021, Positive Cases, Student COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines
- August 13, 2021, Positive Cases, State Employee Vaccination Policy
- August 6, 2021, Positive Cases, New Mask Requirement for Fall Semester
- July 30, 2021, Positive Cases, Roll Up Your Sleeves Minnesota
- July 23, 2021, Positive Cases, Returning to Campus Planning
- July 15, 2021, Positive Cases, Returning to Campus Planning
- July 9, 2021, Positive Cases, Vaccine Point Toward Health Deductible
- July 2, 2021, Positive Cases, Returning to Campus Planning
- June 25, 2021, Positive Cases, Vaccine Points Toward Health Deductible
- June 18, 2021, Positive Cases, Vaccine Points Toward Health Deductible
- June 11, 2021, Positive Cases, Returning to Campus Planning
- June 4, 2021, Positive Cases, Returning to Campus Planning
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Campus Hours and Access
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Remote Campus Services & Student Resources
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Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF)
In late March, 2020 federal legislation was passed to provide economic relief to individuals and organizations dealing with the ramifications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This legislation-titled the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (or CARES Act) established a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) for colleges and universities in the United States. Two additional bills were also enacted to provide supplemental HEERF funds and ensure learning continued for students during the COVID-19 pandemic: HEERF II - through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Act (or CRRSAA) in December 2020 and HEERF III - through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021.
North Hennepin Community College has received funding from each of the HEERF programs to support continued delivery of classes and emergency financial aid grants to students. A description of these HEERF awards and the support available to students can be found by accessing the reports listed below.
Note to students: If you need additional financial support, funds are also available through the Emergency Grant.
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HEERF I, II and III: Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students
HEERF I – CARES Reporting, January 2021
HEERF II - CRRSSA Reporting, September 2021
HEERF III - ARPA Reporting
The U.S. Department of Education required that higher education institutions prioritize the funds to support students with exceptional financial need. Therefore, grants are distributed to students through the following three methods for summer 2021, fall 2021, and spring 2022.
- ARP Base Grant Awards
Degree seeking students enrolled for one or more credits receive a $300 grant award to assist with the additional internet and technology expenses incurred for online classes. Students may receive this grant award for each term they are enrolled.
- ARP Supplemental Grant Awards
Degree seeking students enrolled at any credit level during the term who received a base grant award and either submitted a Dream Act application or a FAFSA that resulted in an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) value at or below $10,000 receive an additional $500 grant disbursement. Students may also receive this grant award for each term they are eligible.
- ARP Emergency Grant Awards
Eligible students can also submit an online application to request up to $1,000 to cover any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or child care. Students can also request the funds to go towards a past due balance owed to NHCC for the term. A small designated committee will review the applications to confirm eligibility and award grant funds on a first come first serve basis until funds are expended. International students will be eligible to apply for the emergency grant.
Federal and Minnesota State guidelines placed restrictions on who is eligible to receive the ARP Emergency Grant payments. Students who fall under any one of the following criteria, are not eligible for an ARP Emergency Grant:
- High school students (including PSEO and concurrent enrollment)
- Employees of MN State using their tuition benefits to pay for their own classes
- Students that received the senior citizen discount
- Incarcerated students
All grant awards are released to students through the refund preference the student set up with BankMobile. More information was communicated directly to eligible students through their NHCC email address.
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HEERF I, II, and III (CARES, CRRSAA, ARPA): Institutional and Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Funds
HEERF Institutional and MSI Funds-Quarterly Report, September 2021
HEERF Institutional and MSI Funds-Quarterly Report, June 2021
HEERF Institutional and MSI Funds-Quarterly Report, March 2021
HEERF Institutional and MSI Funds-Quarterly Report, December 2020
HEERF Institutional and MSI Funds-Quarterly Report, October 2020
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Other Resources
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Viruses Don't Discriminate
North Hennepin Community College, as a diverse, equitable and inclusive community, is committed to upholding a campus culture that is respectful and welcoming. In light of COVID-19, we are aware of the racial stigmatization happening on many campuses towards individuals of Asian descent. At North Hennepin Community College, discrimination, bias treatment or harassment toward our Asian community members will not be tolerated. If you are a student or employee and have experienced or witnessed an incident of discrimination or bias, please fill out this complaint form. We are dedicated to upholding anti-racist practices, and we recognize that the richness of our diversity is our fundamental strength. Learn more about the college's discrimination policy.