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
Effective Fall 2025, AHC will launch Cal-GETC, a singular lower-division general education pathway for students wishing to transfer to a CSU or UC. To learn more about Cal-GETC, select the link below.
[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 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.
- 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?
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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 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 |
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 2 |
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.