Follow these easy steps to guide your transfer process. Also reference our step-by-step process for fall and winter | spring admission. STEP 1
Identify your career goal. Utilize the Career Center to begin your career search. STEP 2
Choose a major and identify the universities that offer your program. STEP 3
Schedule a counseling appointment to develop a transfer Student Education Plan. STEP 4
Stay connected to the University Transfer Center for workshops, road trips, and much more. STEP 5
Apply to the universities. Attend an application workshop to help get you started. STEP 6
Prepare to transfer! Submit your SIR and apply for degree(s) and GE certification.
Mission
Our mission is to identify, recruit, and motivate students of diverse backgrounds to make well-informed decisions as they navigate the university transfer process and complete a baccalaureate degree or beyond.
Have you been accepted to a university?
Complete a Transfer Recognition Form and participate in our annual Transfer Celebration.
HOURS
LOCATION
Santa Maria Campus
Student Services Building
Bldg. A Room 205
805-922-6966 ext. 3363
Text the UTC @ 805-922-6977
TRANSFER TEAM
WORKSHOPS | EVENTS
Basic Needs and Phoenix Rising Scholars presents a series of Manage Your Money Workshops.
Join them for a fun approach to money management. Together you will learn about building credit, loans and banking with SESLOC! Lunch will be provided to the first 60 students who sign in. Participants in attendance will have a chance to win prizes.
Santa Maria Campus, Fine Arts Complex, Room 100 (Band Room)
Workshop 1: Demystifiying Banking and Q&A
Wednesday, Oct 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Workshop 2: Strategies for Saving and Credit Building
Wednesday, OCt 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Workshop 3: A Bite of Reality
Wednesday, Nov 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Allan Hancock College Career Center in partnership with Santa Barbara County Unity Bar presents:
Legal Symposium
The event will feature inspiring speakers, interactive panels, and one-on-one opportunities to connect with established legal professionals. Discover pathways into the legal field, gain valuable mentorship, and hear firsthand what it's like to work within California's justice system.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
1-5 p.m. Building F, Boyd Concert Hall
RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Interested in Law School?
Discover your path to law school! Learn more about Monterey College of Law and San Luis Obispo College of Law.
Envision Haas | transfer student information
Envision Haas is an admissions outreach program under the direction of the Haas Undergraduate Programs Office and in partnership with the Haas Business School Association (HBSA). The program aims to provide admissions information to our growing number of California Community College transfer applicants. Each Envision Haas session includes and admissions info session and transfer student led panel.
Open to transfer students!
Register below for one of the following dates:
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6-7 p.m.
Talking about career Opportunities (TACO)
You are cordially invited to join Outreach and Educational Partnerships (OEP) for our Talking About Career Opportunities (TACO) Tuesday webinar series. These interactive webinars are an opportunity for community college students to learn more about various career paths and the UC resources available to support them.
OEP will host TACO Tuesday webinars 1 to 2 times every other month throughout the academic year. October’s webinar sessions will focus on health professions. Lively panel discussions will include pre-health advisors, current students and alumni who will share their personal experiences as well as tips to help you prepare for your academic journey.
Register below for one of the following dates:
Exploring Careers in Nursing
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6;30-8 p.m.
Exploring Careers in Medicine/Health Professions
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
eop presents Your transfer success starts here!
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) invites you to an informative session to learn what it takes to successfully tranfer to California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and EOP!
Discover:
- How to transfer to CSUN
- How EOP supports transfer students
- Majors and academic pathways
- Key transfer resources like the Transfer Alliance, FInancial Aid, CalWORKs, and the Dream Center
Event will take place at CSUN.
Register for the event below or scan the QR code on the flyer:
UC Berkeley's Community College Transfer Services (CCTS) presents TransferChella
Are you a transfer student looking to connect, get inspired, and celebrate your journey as a prospective transfer student? Attend TransferChella to start your transfer journey to UCB.
Throughout the week, students will have the chance to hear from fellow transfers as they share their personal journeys, attend student panels and workshops focused on thriving as a transfer student, and discover student orgs and resources that help build community and a strong support network.
Transfer Spotlight: Latine Community
Monday, October 20, 2-3 p.m.
Pin Your Path
Tuesday, October 21, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Transfer Spotlight: Black/African American Community
Wednesday, October 22, 2-3 p.m.
Transfer Spotlight: Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Thursday, October 23, 2-3 p.m.
uc berkeley's haas business association presents transfer essay mentorship program and case competition
Essay Mentorship program is a great opportunity for Hancock students to receive one on one advice from UCB transfer students to make their UC application more competitive.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 22
HBSA Community College Case Competition is a fantastic opportunity for Hancock students of all majors and experience levels to build business and analytical skills, work in teams, and present to industry experts.
To learn more about HBSA Case Competition, attend the initial meeting scheduled on Wednesday, October 15, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Details and zoom links are in the registration application.
Registration deadline is Sunday, October 19.
[Transfer Tip]
It is important to meet with a transfer counselor at least once a semester to ensure you're on track towards transferring to a university.
CONNECT WITH A TRANSFER COUNSELOR
Frequently Asked Questions
Reasons to schedule a transfer counseling appointment:
- Develop a Transfer Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)- New or Update
- Explore university majors
- External Transcript Evaluation
- Transfer Planning
- Career Planning
- Review University Applications.
- Apply for a degree and/or certificate using external transcripts
- Apply for general education certification (CSUGE/IGETC/Cal-GETC) using external transcripts
- Apply for an Academic Renewal using external transcripts
Before you schedule a transfer counseling appointment, complete the following:
- Appointments are only open to Hancock students. An admission application must be on file with the Admissions and Records Office.
- If you are an incoming student transferring to Hancock from another college and need
your transcript evaluated by a counselor, please take the following steps prior to
scheduling your counseling appointment.
- Order all official transcripts to be directly sent to our Admissions and Records Office.
- Wait for your email confirmation that your transcripts were received and evaluated.
- Once confirmed, schedule your counseling appointment.
Select the following link for more information on the Transcript Evaluation Process,
To schedule a counseling appointment, you are required to use the Successnet link below. You will be able to schedule an appointment with a counselor in your area of interests. To specifically see a transfer counselor, select University Transfer Center.
Schedule a Counseling Appointment
Helpful YouTube Videos:
How to schedule a counseling appointment?
See if we already answered your question:
Drop-In Questions:
- Adding/Dropping classes
- Apply for a degree and/or certificate with no external transcripts
- Apply for a general education certification (CSUGE/IGETC/Cal-GETC) with no external transcripts
- Apply for an Academic Renewal with no external transcripts
- Requesting Excess Units
- Pass/No Pass Questions
- Student Services and Community Referrals
Fall 2024 In-Person Drop-In HoursPlease arrive to the University Transfer Center and check-in at the front desk. Drop-in hours may change due to counselor availability, so it is recommended that you call ahead of time. |
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Monday-Tuesday | 12-1 pm |
IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY DEADLINES
Check out the links below to learn about admission application filing periods, deadline to submit your Student Intent to Register (SIR), deadline to submit final transcripts, and much more.
Fall 2026 Admission |
Winter | Spring 2026 Admission |
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Submit by scheduled deadline:Admission Application: Oct 1 - Dec 1 Transfer Academic Update: January 31 |
Submit by scheduled deadline:Admission Application: August 1-31 |
Fall 2026 Admission |
Winter | Spring 2026 Admission |
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Submit by scheduled deadline:Admission Application: October 1 - December 1 |
Submit by scheduled deadline:Admission Application: July 1-31 |
PRIVATE AND INDEPENDENT COLLEGE
Over 1000 private colleges and universities use the Common Application for admissions to their campus. Before completing the application, be sure to check if the school you are applying to uses the common application. Admission application filing periods vary. Refer to college/university admission website.