Non-Degree Seeking Admissions

Follow these steps if you plan to only take select courses at North Hennepin and are not seeking a degree or certificate from NHCC. Non-degree seeking students do not qualify for financial aid.

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Upcoming Application Deadlines

Summer 2025: One week before classes begin (May, June, July start)

Fall 2025: August 18, 2025

Spring 2026: January 5, 2026

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1. Apply for Admission

Complete and pay $20 application fee
Check your email for communication regarding acceptance.
Submit official high school transcript or if you have graduated in the past 5 years

2. Receive Course Placement or Submit Official Transcripts (if needed)

To meet course pre-requisites or placement levels, you may need to complete a , take the ACCUPLACER placement test, or submit official transcripts to our Records & Registration office. Waiver options to show college-level readiness (on the course placement evaluation form) include options like ACT, SAT, MCA, or previous ACCUPLACER scores.

ACCUPLACER testing is now available online or on-campus.

3. Register for Classes

When you are ready to register for classes, please do so through NHCC . If your course does not require a prerequisite or placement level, you can register immediately after receiving notification of admission to NHCC.
Learn more about registering for classes.
Remember to check your NHCC email as that is the official way NHCC will communicate with you.

4. Pay Tuition and Buy Books

Students may pay for tuition and books using cash, check, credit card, or payment plan. Non-degree seeking students do not qualify for financial aid.

Visiting students enrolled in the Minnesota State system

If you are a current student at another (MnSCU) college or university, you may be able to register at NHCC as a visiting student using your eServices account if the course does not have a prerequisite or required placement level.

Follow these steps:

Log-in to using your account at your current (home) Minnesota State institution.
Select Courses & Registration, and then Search for a Course.
In the dropdown for College/University, find ��.
Find your desired course at NHCC, and then click the Add button (plus sign) on the left.
Follow the steps on the top - Search, Search Results & Plan, Review My Plan, and Register.
You will receive an e-mail within 3 business days from Records & Registration with your NHCC student ID and D2L instructions.

Please remember:

Non-degree seeking and visiting students are not eligible for financial aid through NHCC. Check with your home institution if you are currently enrolled at another college/university.
You must follow all listed pre-requisites and placement levels.
Only admitted student (not visiting) may submit official transcripts for review to meet pre-requisites.
Placement tests and orientation are not mandatory for non-degree seeking and visiting students.
It is beneficial to verify how NHCC course(s) transfer with your current or future college/university before enrolling. Course transfer is determined by the receiving institution.
Remember to check your NHCC email as that is the official way NHCC will communicate with you.