5.25 Electronic Signature Policy

Policy Information

PDF Version

Number: 5.25

Name: Electronic Signature Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2026

Next Review Date: AY 2030–2031

Regulatory Authority

• MinnState Board Policy 5.25 Use of Electronic Signatures

Part 1. Policy Background

North Hennepin Community College recognizes an electronic signature as a valid signature from faculty, staff, and students. Students may use electronic signatures to register, check financial aid awards, pay student bills, obtain unofficial transcripts, update contact information, log into campus computers, complete forms, etc. Faculty and staff may use electronic signatures for submitting grades, completing administrative forms, logging into campus computers, accessing protected data through custom web applications, etc. 

Part 2. Campus Review

History

• New policy, adopted August 27, 2012
• Reviewed Fall 2020, renumbered from 5.30 to 5.25 to align with Board Policy
• Reviewed Fall 2026, no substantive changes