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Academic Resources

Accomodations

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
Helps 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 

Technology Tools

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 and 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  
SMC and LVC Libraries  

Calculator Lending
100-level math students can borrow a calculator for the semester.  
SMC M-101  mathcenter@hancockcollege.edu  

Campus Graphics
On campus printing services available for free or reduced costs to students. 
SMC H-102 Extension: 3963       

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

MESA/STEM
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 Support

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

Special Population Cohorts

Students belonging to specific populations can find a community of the peers and may qualify for additional support services.   

AIM to Dream
An inclusive space for undocumented students, mixed-status families, and allies that provides mentoring & free immigration legal services. 
SMC K-11C  LVC 2-111  Ext 3177  

Justice Impacted (Rising Scholars & Beyond Barriers)
Support for currently and formerly incarcerated students and those impacted by the justice system.SMC A-201  ext 3750  

Men’s Support Group
A space for male students to connect and explore issues, such as college success skills, careers and job placement, parenting and relationships, self-motivation, culture and identity, and stress management.  
SMC A-404  

NextUp/Guardian Scholars/CARE
Support for current and former foster care recipients and/or single parents who receive CalWorks. 
SMC A-203  Ext. 3978  

Puente Project
Puente means “bridge” in Spanish and is a learning project community where students take classes together, socialize together, and work one-on-one with the Puente counselor.  

Student Activities  

Athletics
Join one of our 16 teams and/or connect with your peers by attending a sporting event.   
SMC N  Ext. 3359  

Campus Clubs
Join or start a club to meet with like-minded individuals who share your passions.   
SMC G-105 ext. 3236  

Student Government
Voice your opinions for the college and advocate for your peers by joining or communicating with the associated student body government (ASBG)  
 SMC G-105 ext. 3236  

Personal Support

Basic Needs  

Basic Needs Center
A centralized hub to help students with on-campus and community resources related to food, health, housing, technology, and other resources.   

Child Care
On campus childcare is available for children 3 months-5 years with availability prioritized for low-income students.  
SMC Room:   I  Extension: 3935 
LVC  Room:   2-122 Extension: 3935   

Food Share
Free groceries for students available every Thursday (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. SMC & 2:30-3 p.m. LVC) during the fall and spring semesters.   
SMC – Student Center.  LVC – Outside BLDG 2  

Health Center
provides students with medical services, health counseling, crisis and mental health counseling, and appropriate referrals to community resources.  
SMC Room:   W-12 Extension: 3212  
LVC  Room:   1-109 Extension: 5207  

Housing
Assistance with connecting to local housing resources through our basic needs center.  
SMC G-101, Ext: 3927 

Mental Health Virtual Care
Free, unlimited access to therapists plus on-demand crisis counseling.  

Spike’s Snack Shack
Access to non-perishable foods Monday –Thursday from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. (LVC closes at 4:30 PM on Wed & Thurs) and Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SMC  G-101.  LVC  1-102  

List of services by what they provide

Books & Supplies

Counseling

  • counselorLearning Assistance Program
  • Academic Counseling        
  • Career Center
  • CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • NonCredit Counseling
  • University Transfer Center
  • Veteran’s Success Center 
  • Math Center
  • STEM/MESA
  • Justice Impacted
  • Men’s Support Group
  • NextUp/Guardian Scholars/CARE
  • Puente 
  • Athletics

Computers and Printers

  • printerLearning Assistance Program
  • Academic Counseling
  • Admissions & records
  • CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Career Center 
  • NonCredit Counseling
  • University Transfer Center 
  • Veteran’s Success Center 
  • Campus Graphics
  • Technology Loans
  • Academic Resource Center/Tutorial Center
  • Language Lab
  • Library
  • Math Center
  • STEM/MESA
  • Writing Center 
  • Basic Needs 
  • AIM to Dream 
  • Justice Impacted
  • NextUp/Guardian Scholars/CARE

Events/Field Trips

  • eventsCAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Career Center
  • University Transfer Center: 
  • Veteran’s Success Center
  • STEM/MESA 
  • Basic Needs
  • AIM to Dream 
  • Justice Impacted
  • NextUp/Guardian Scholars/CARE 
  • Puente 
  • Athletics 
  • Clubs
  • Student Government

Lounge/Hangout Space

  • couchAcademic Counseling
  • CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Career Center
  • Veteran’s Success Center
  • Library
  • Basic Needs 
  • AIM to Dream
  • Justice impacted 

Open late

  • moonLearning Assistance Program
  • Academic Counseling
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Career Center 
  • Admissions & records 
  • CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
  • University Transfer Center 
  • Veteran’s Success Center 
  • Academic Resource Center/Tutorial Center
  • Library
  • Math Center
  • Writing Center
  • Basic Needs

Snacks

  • snacksAcademic Counseling
  • CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Basic Needs 
  • Food Share 
  • Spikes Snack Shack 
  • AIM to Dream

Study Rooms

  • studyroomLearning Assistance Program
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Career Center: 
  • Veteran’s Success Center
  • Academic Resource Center/Tutorial Center
  • Language Lab: 
  • Library
  • Math Center
  • Writing Center

Tutoring

  • studyCAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Academic Resource Center/Tutorial Center
  • Language Lab
  • Math Center
  • STEM/MESA
  • Writing Center
  • NextUp/Guardian Scholars/CARE

Workshops

  • workshopsAcademic Counseling
  • CAN (College Achievement Now) Trio
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Academic Resource Center/Tutorial Center
  • Career Center
  • NonCredit Counseling
  • University Transfer Center
  • Veteran’s Success Center 
  • Math Center
  • Language Lab
  • Library
  • Writing Center 
  • AIM to Dream
  • NextUp/Guardian Scholars/CARE

Financial Support

  • financial supportBasic Needs 
  • Financial Aid Office 
  • Employment Opportunities (Career Center) 
  • Men’s Support Group 
  • NextUp/Guardian Scholars/CARE

 

Campus Locations:

Santa Maria Campus

Santa Maria Campus

800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
1-805-922-6966
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Lompoc Valley Center

Lompoc Valley Center

One Hancock Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
1-805-735-3366
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Santa Maria Campus

Santa Ynez Valley Center

2975 East Hwy 246 (SYVHS)
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3355
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