Student Services

Academic Resources

Accommodations

Learning Assistance Program
Provides assessment, accommodations, and counseling to students with disabilities.  
SMC Room: A-304, Extension: 3274 
LVC  Room: 2-103, Extension: 5274  

Course & Career Planning 

Academic Counseling
Provides student orientations, educational planning, counseling (academic, career, and personal) and follow- up services 
SMC Room: A-105  Extension: 3293 
LVC  Room:  1-105  Extension: 5200 

Admissions & Records
Assists students with applying and registering for classes.  
SMC Room: A-101   Extension: 3248 
LVC  Room: Building 1  Extension:  

CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
Provides academic counseling and a variety of services to students who are first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities evidencing academic need.  
SMC Room: A-211  Extension: 3434 

EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)*
provides academic counseling and a variety of services for first generation and low-income students.
SMC Room:   A-201 Extension: 3214 
LVC  Room: 1-103  Extension: 5206 

Career Center
Provides career counseling and exploration, resume & job placement help & more.
SMC Room:   A-207 Extension: 3374 

NonCredit Counseling: help students in adult basic education classes navigate the educational systems of the college from admission through completion of their educational goals.  

• SMC Room: Building S Extension: 3740 
• LVC  Room: 2-111  Extension: 5178 
• SY: Room R-5 Extension: 6604    

University Transfer Center: Counseling on transfer requirements, classes, &university applications as well as field trips and events to meet with university representatives. 

• SMC Room:   A-205 Extension: 3363 

 Veteran’s Success Center*: The center serves as a gathering place for student- veterans to connect and socialize and receive educational and vocational support.  

• SMC Room:  A-404  Extension: 3925 
• LVC  Room: 1-102K  Extension: 3084 

*students must meet certain criteria to utilize these resources.  

 

Technology Tools: Accessible through your myHancock Portal  

• Canvas: Information regarding your course policies, assignments, and grades. Use it to contact your instructor, access supplemental course materials, and stay on track in your courses.  
• DegreeWorks: a web-based tool that allows students to track their degree progress and plan their class schedules accordingly.  
• Successnet: Schedule appointments with counselors and instructors, access your success network and communications regarding course progress and academic standing.  

 

Textbooks & Supplies 

Bookstore: textbooks, essential supplies, and AHC apparel available for purchase.  

• SMC Room:  G-110 Extension: 805-922-2391 
• LVC  Room:   1-204 Extension:  805-736-8610 

  

Books for Bulldogs:  Borrow textbooks for your classes for the entire semester 

• Location/Contact: SMC and LVC Libraries 

Calculator Lending: 100-level math students can borrow a calculator for the semester. 

• Location/Contact: SMC M-101  mathcenter@hancockcollege.edu 

Campus Graphics: On campus printing services available for free or reduced costs to students.  

• Location/Contact: SMC H-102 Extension: 3963   

Technology Loans: Laptops, chromebooks, and Wi-Fi hotspots are available to borrow for the semester.  

• Location/Contact: SMC and LVC Libraries 

     

 

Tutoring & Research 

Academic Resource Center/Tutorial Center: subject specific peer tutoring by drop in and appointment.   

• SMC Room:  L-101  Extension: 3260 
• LVC  Room: 1-110   Extension: 3260 

 

 Language Lab: provides tutoring, language instruction, and technical advice to English Language Development (ELD) students.  

• SMC Room: C-11   Extension: 3700 

Library: Provides free access to credible resources such as academic journals, newspapers, books, e-books, and educational films and personalized research help from librarians.  

• SMC Room: Building L   Extension: 3683 
• LVC  Room: 1-110  Extension: 5224 

Math Center: Help with all levels of math from faculty and peer tutors.  

• SMC Room: M-101  Extension: 3463 

STEM/MESA: Academic support for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, biology, architecture, kinesiology, or other science-based programs. 

• SMC Room: M-500   Extension: 3446 

 

Writing Center: Help from English faculty with writing assignments in any subject.  

• SMC Room:  L-101C  Extension: 3501 
• LVC  Room: 1-110E  Extension: 5322 

 

 Financial Assistance 

Emergency Funding: Funding available on a case-by-case basis for students who have experienced an unexpected event or emergency.  

• Location/Contact: 3927 

Employment Opportunities: There are numerous opportunities to become a student worker in an on-campus or off campus capacity.  Our Career Center can help connect you with available programs (such as College Corp, Cal-SOAP, Federal Work Study, Cooperative Work Experience, etc.) and opportunities.  

• Location/Contact: SMC A-207  ext. 3374 

     

Financial Aid Office: Provides guidance, including help with forms, on a wide range of financial aid resources such as grants, scholarships, work study, and loans.  

• SMC : A-101   Extension: 3200 
• LVC   Building 1   Extension: 5251 

Peer Support & Engagement

special population cohorts

Learning Assistance Program
Provides assessment, accommodations, and counseling to students with disabilities.  
SMC Room: A-304, Extension: 3274 
LVC  Room: 2-103, Extension: 5274 

Academic Counseling
Provides student orientations, educational planning, counseling (academic, career, and personal) and follow- up services 
SMC Room: A-105  Extension: 3293 
LVC  Room:  1-105  Extension: 5200 

Admissions & Records
Assists students with applying and registering for classes.  
SMC Room: A-101   Extension: 3248 
LVC  Room: Building 1  Extension:  

CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
Provides academic counseling and a variety of services to students who are first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities evidencing academic need.  
SMC Room: A-211  Extension: 3434 

EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)*
provides academic counseling and a variety of services for first generation and low-income students.
SMC Room:   A-201 Extension: 3214 
LVC  Room: 1-103  Extension: 5206 

Career Center
Provides career counseling and exploration, resume & job placement help & more.
SMC Room:   A-207 Extension: 3374 

NonCredit Counseling: help students in adult basic education classes navigate the educational systems of the college from admission through completion of their educational goals.  

Personal & Financial Support

Basic needs

Learning Assistance Program
Provides assessment, accommodations, and counseling to students with disabilities.  
SMC Room: A-304, Extension: 3274 
LVC  Room: 2-103, Extension: 5274 

Academic Counseling
Provides student orientations, educational planning, counseling (academic, career, and personal) and follow- up services 
SMC Room: A-105  Extension: 3293 
LVC  Room:  1-105  Extension: 5200 

Admissions & Records
Assists students with applying and registering for classes.  
SMC Room: A-101   Extension: 3248 
LVC  Room: Building 1  Extension:  

CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
Provides academic counseling and a variety of services to students who are first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities evidencing academic need.  
SMC Room: A-211  Extension: 3434 

EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)*
provides academic counseling and a variety of services for first generation and low-income students.
SMC Room:   A-201 Extension: 3214 
LVC  Room: 1-103  Extension: 5206 

Career Center
Provides career counseling and exploration, resume & job placement help & more.
SMC Room:   A-207 Extension: 3374 

NonCredit Counseling: help students in adult basic education classes navigate the educational systems of the college from admission through completion of their educational goals.