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University Transfer Center

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.

If you have been accepted to a university, complete a Transfer Recognition Form. 

 

HOURS

Monday     8-6 pm
Tuesday     8-6 pm
Wednesday     8-4:30 pm
Thursday     8-4:30 pm
Friday     8-4 pm

 

LOCATION

Santa Maria Campus
Student Services Building
Bldg. A Room 205
805-922-6966 ext. 3363
Text the UTC @ 805-922-6977

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TRANSFER TEAM

Transfer Team


WORKSHOPS | EVENTS 

Need help with your Fall 2025 UC Admission Application?

Meet with a UCSB Transfer Admission Counselor.  Select a date below to get the help you need!

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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 a CSU and/or IGETC general education certification 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.
    1. Order all official transcripts to be directly sent to our Admissions and Records Office
    2. Wait for your email confirmation that your transcripts were received and evaluated. 
    3. 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?

How to cancel a scheduled appointment?

How to find people in SuccessNet?

See if we already answered your question:

Frequently Asked Questions


Drop-In Questions:

  • Adding/Dropping classes
  • Apply for a degree and/or certificate with no external transcripts
  • Apply for a CSU and/or IGETC general education certification 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 Hours

Please arrive to the University Transfer Center and check-in at the front desk

Monday-Thursday |  1-2 pm 

 

STEPS TO TRANSFER

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.

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 Admission

Winter | Spring Admission

Submit by scheduled deadline:

Admission Application: Oct 1 - Dec 2
Campus Deadline Extensions

Statement of Intent to Register: May 1
Campus Deadline Extentions

Official Transcripts: July 15

Submit by scheduled deadline:

Admission Application: August 1-31
Campus Deadline Extensions

Statement of Intent to Register: Refer to CSU campus


Official Transcripts:
Refer to CSU campus

Fall Admission 

Winter | Spring Admission 

Submit by scheduled deadline:

Admission Application: October 1 - December 2
TAG Application: September 1-30


Transfer Academic Update
: January 31
Statement of Intent to Register: June 1
Official Transcripts: July 1
AP, IB, and IGETC Certification: July 15

Dates & Deadlines

Submit by scheduled deadline:

Admission Application: July 1-31 
(Merced, Riverside, and Santa Cruz only)
TAG Application: May 1-31

Transfer Academic Update: Refer to UC above
Statement of Intent to Register: Refer to UC above
Official Transcripts: Refer to UC above
AP, IB, and IGETC Certification: Refer to UC above

 

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. 

Campuses that accept the Common Application

Common Application