Fall Admissions Process

Follow these steps for Fall Admission.  Speak to a transfer counselor if you have any questions.  Follow the link if you intend to transfer Winter/Spring Admission.

AUGUST

• If applying to a University of California (UC) school, create an account on the Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) and begin filling out the application.
• Start working on your Personal Insight Questions (UC & private schools only).
• Visit websites for universities of interest.
  • Check for supplemental criteria that may be required for
    admissions.
• Meet with a counselor to verify if you are transfer ready.
  • Be sure to:
    • Check eligibility for Academic Renewal if you have substandard grades (D or F).
    • Pay attention to due dates for university applications and supplemental applications.
• Check out our University Road Trips and University Representative webpage.

SEPTEMBER

• Attend a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Workshop if applying for UC TAG.
  • The TAG Application is due by September 30.
  • Check TAG Requirements for the UC school you are interested in.
• Apply for your CSU or IGETC Certification/Associate Degree(s) if completing requirements by the end of fall.

OCTOBER

• California State University (CSU) Application  and University of California (UC) Application are now OPEN for submission.
  • MOST applications are due by November 30.
• Attend a CSU/UC Admission Application Workshop.
• File or renew your FAFSA Application or CA Dream Act Application between October 1 and March 2 for priority consideration.
  • List the names of all the universities to which you will apply.
• Attend University Transfer Day hosted by the UTC.
• Schedule an Application Review Appointment with a counselor to ensure your application has no mistakes.

NOVEMBER

• If you haven’t done so, attend a CSU/UC Admission Application Workshop.
• Submit CSU and UC applications by November 30.
• Schedule an Application Review Appointment with a counselor to ensure your application has no mistakes.
• Keep copies of your application and/or the confirmation number for your records.
• CSU application fee per campus = $70. UC application fee per campus= $80.  Fee waiver requests (for CSU and UC) are embedded in the online admission application.
• Only send official transcripts if requested by the university.
• CHECK YOUR EMAIL! 
  • Universities will email a confirmation and many will have you set up a portal account online.
• Apply for the Allan Hancock College Foundation Scholarship (deadline in February).

DECEMBER

• VERY IMPORTANT: Check your email regularly throughout the winter break. There may be deadlines.
• Make sure you have set-up login access to all university portals. Call them if you have trouble accessing their portals. This is very important!
• Begin checking portals/emails for any additional deadlines or requirements.
• Use your winter break time to organize and/or obtain university information as well as to search for scholarships, visit campuses, look into housing and scholarships, and create a university budget.

JANUARY

• Submit official transcripts via your Hancock portal if asked by the university.
• Complete any Transfer Supplemental Applications (deadlines vary from campus to campus).
• If you applied to a UC campus, complete the UC update by January 31.
• If you applied to a CSU campus, complete the Cal State update (deadlines vary).
• Submit any supplemental applications by the scheduled deadline.
• File your FAFSA Application or CA  Dream Act Application by March 2.
• Complete the online Allan Hancock College Foundation Scholarship Application (deadline in February).
• If you attended a Santa Barbara County high school, complete the online Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship Application by January 15. 
• Research other scholarship opportunities. 

• Apply for your CSU or IGETC Certification/Associate Degree(s).

FEBRUARY

• Research and apply for scholarships (each university may have separate scholarship applications on their financial aid webpage).
• Admissions decisions typically start to roll out in February (some may be earlier and some may come March-May).
• Begin to explore housing options.  Housing information is usually included in your offer for admission and/or along with your Student Intent to Enroll (SIR).

MARCH-APRIL

• To earn a Transfer Recognition Award complete the form to let the University Transfer Center know where you will be attending in the fall.
• If you applied for financial aid, you will receive a financial aid award.  This award is most often posted to your university portal.  The financial aid award will provide a detailed description of how much money you will receive at the university.  
• Attend a Next Steps Workshop offered by the University Transfer Center.
• If possible, visit prospective campuses during open house events.  Check out our University Virtual Events page for upcoming transfer events. 

MAY

• Submit your Student Intent to Register (SIR) to the UC or CSU school of your choice. See your university portal for exact deadlines.
• Attend the Transfer Stars Celebration hosted by the AHC University Transfer Center.  
• Attend our Allan Hancock College Commencement if you applied for an associate degree.

ON-GOING

• Check your email on a regular basis for important updates, requirements, and documents you need to send to each university.
• Check your university portal regularly! Missing important deadlines often means a withdrawal of your application.
• If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask a counselor for help!

OTHER IMPORTANT STEPS

• Submit an on-campus housing application.  If you are applying for on-campus housing, you can submit an application once you get your student ID number.  Most campuses have a first come, first served procedure.  Applications can be found on the school's housing webpage.
• Attend your university orientation! Most orientations are held in June or July.  Some campuses will have a transfer-specific orientation.
• Submit your final official transcripts & AP scores to the university you are attending.  Deadlines vary!
• Contact the University Transfer Center (UTC) for more information:  Building A, Room 205 or call 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3363.