Counseling Forms

What is Cal-GETC?

Cal-GETC is a new lower-division general education pathway launching Fall 2025.  Cal-GETC is for students planning on transferring to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus.

Who should complete Cal-GETC?

Cal-GETC should be completed by new and continuing students who plan to transfer Fall 2025 and beyond. Some UC campuses/majors may not accept Cal-GETC. Consult a counselor for more details. 

Who should not complete Cal-GETC?

• Goal is to earn AA/AS degree without transfer.  You should complete the AHC General Education Pattern, however you can also use Cal-GETC as an option.
• Maintained continuous enrollment (catalog rights) at Hancock and wish to follow CSUGE or IGETC. There has not been further discussion of when these GE patterns will no longer be available.  This is yet to be determined. 
• Official transcript already showing:
  • Full UC IGETC certification if transferring to a UC
  • Full CSU IGETC certification if transferring to a CSU
  • Full CSUGE certification if transferring to a CSU

What is Cal-GETC certification?

Cal-GETC certification requires students to complete Areas 1 through 6. Certification guarantees that you will not need to take any additional lower-division courses to satisfy general education requirements at a CSU or UC. 

Can I get partial Cal-GETC certification?

No. Only full Cal-GETC certification can be posted on your transcript. 

Is Cal-GETC required for admission?

No. Cal-GETC is not an admissions requirement however highly recommended.

I took classes before Cal-GETC was approved; will my courses still count?

Yes, if the course you completed was approved for IGETC, it will count for Cal-GETC, except for Area 1C- Oral Communication.

Use DegreeWorks for a Cal-GETC evaluation:

• Select "What-if"
• Select "2025-2026" catalog year and "Cal-GETC- general education" for your program
• Select "Process What-if"

I took a new Hancock course and want to use it towards CSUGE or IGETC, can I do that?

• CSUGE: Hancock is no longer approving new courses to satisfy CSUGE. 
• IGETC: If the new course was approved for the same Cal-GETC and IGETC area, than the course may be applied. 

Can I use Advanced Placement (AP) credit for Cal-GETC?

Yes, a score of 3 or higher may satisfy a Cal-GETC subject area. Refer to our AP matrix to determine how your AP credit will count.

Can courses from other colleges count towards Cal-GETC?

Yes. Submit all external transcripts from each college attended. Once you receive an email from our Admissions and Records Office stating that your transcripts were received, schedule a counseling appointment for a complete transcript evaluation. 

Am I still required to complete the American Institution (AI) requirement if I plan to transfer to a CSU or UC campus?

All CSU and UC campuses require completion of the US History and American Institutions requirement. Refer to Cal-GETC pattern for more details.   

Am I still required to complete the Language Other Than English (LOTE) requirement if I plan to transfer to a CSU or UC campus?

Some CSU and UC campuses require students to demonstrate competence in at least one LOTE.  Consult a counselor to determine if your specific campus and major requires completion of a LOTE.   

This process allows substandard grades to be disregarded in the computation of your cumulative GPA if the work was not reflective of your current scholastic level of performance.  Alleviated work will always remain on your official transcript, and it shall be annotated in a manner that all work remains legible ensuring a true and complete academic history.  Only the units and grade points will be alleviated. 

Academic Renewal Options:

• Option 1- Alleviate the entire semester when semester GPA is below a 2.0.
• Option 2- Alleviate individual substandard grades (D or F) within the semester.

Eligibility:

• A maximum of three semesters can be alleviated.
• A period of one year has elapsed since the work to be alleviated was completed.
• A student must have completed, since the work to be alleviated, at AHC or another accredited college/university:
  • 18 semester units with at least a 2.4 GPA, or
  • 24 semester units with at least a 2.0 GPA 

To file an academic renewal, you are required to meet with a counselor.  A counselor will determine your eligibility and file the form on your behalf.  If you attended another college, all official transcripts must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office before meeting with a counselor.  

Planning to complete or have completed your degree, certificate, CSU, and/or IGETC certification?  Follow the link below to get started.

This form has a deadline.  No late forms will be processed.

Apply for a Degree and/or Certificate

This form is used to request excess units only if you are in good academic standing.  Do not complete this form if you are on academic/progress probation and wish to enroll in excess units.  You are required to meet with a counselor.  

• 20.5+ units for either fall/spring semester
• 12+ units for either summer/winter semester

Excess Unit Request

If you are unable to access the form via your Hancock portal, use the following link to complete the form.  You will be prompted to create a dynamic forms account. 

This form is used to request a fourth course attempt.  This means you have taken the same class three times and wish enroll for a fourth attempt. 

This form has a deadline.  Verify deadline before you submit. No late forms will be processed. 

Excessive Course Attempt Appeal

If you are unable to access the form via your Hancock portal, use the following link to complete the form.  You will be prompted to create a dynamic forms account. 

This form is used to request high school foreign language competency credit for successfully completing 2-years of the same foreign language.

Foreign Language Competency

If you are unable to access the form via your Hancock portal, use the following link to complete the form.  You will be prompted to create a dynamic forms account. 

This form is used if you are on academic/progress probation and wish to exceed your unit limit.  

To file an plan of action, you are required to meet with a counselor.  A counselor will determine the conditions of your enrollment. 

If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course at another college, file a "Prerequisite Provisional" for temporary prerequisite clearance.  Do not file a prerequisite appeal.  

If you completed the prerequisite course with a grade of C or better at another college, you are required to submit an official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office for prerequisite clearance.  Do not file a prerequisite appeal.   

This form is used to appeal a prerequisite course despite not completing the required course at an accredited college.  

This form has a deadline.  Verify deadline before you submit. No late forms will be processed. 

Prerequisite Appeal

If you are unable to access the form via your Hancock portal, use the following link to complete the form.  You will be prompted to create a dynamic forms account. 

This form is used to appeal CHEM 120-Intro to Chemistry and advance to CHEM 150- General Chemistry 1 based on successfully completing either one of the following:

• High School Chemistry with an A grade & Algebra 2 with a B grade, or
• AP Chemistry & Algebra 2 with a B grade.

We strongly encourage you speak to a counselor to ensure you are ready to advance to CHEM 150.

Prerequisite Appeal for CHEM 150

If you are unable to access the form via your Hancock portal, use the following link to complete the form.  You will be prompted to create a dynamic forms account. 

If you completed the prerequisite course with a grade of C or better at another college, you are required to submit an official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office for prerequisite clearance.  Do not file a prerequisite provisional.   

This form is used if you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course elsewhere.

I am currently enrolled in the prerequisite course at another college:

If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course at another college, you are able to submit a prerequisite provisional, which will temporarily lift the registration block pending an official transcript showing a grade of C or better.  You will be required to provide an official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office by the designated deadline listed on the form.  Failure to submit an official transcript will result in a drop.   

I will be taking the AP exam in May:

If you are in the process of taking an AP exam in May and wish to enroll in the advanced course for the fall semester, you are able to submit a prerequisite provisional, which will temporarily lift the registration block pending an official transcript from the College Board showing a score of 3, 4, or 5.  You will be required to provide an official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office by the designated deadline listed on the form.  Failure to submit an official transcript will result in a drop.  

This form has a deadline.  Verify deadline before you submit. No late forms will be processed. 

Prerequisite Provisional

If you are unable to access the form via your Hancock portal, use the following link to complete the form.  You will be prompted to create a dynamic forms account. 

This form is used to get reinstated as a dismissed student after you have been absent for one primary semester.  You must provide reasonable assurance you are ready to succeed.  If approved, you will be required to follow the conditions of your reinstatement. 

To file a reinstatement contract, you are required to meet with a counselor.  A counselor will determine the conditions of your enrollment.  

This form is used by students on academic/progress probation to request an instructor to submit a mid-semester grade. 

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