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.
Why should you connect with the university transfer Center?
- Get off to a great start on your transfer pathway! Prepare for transfer in your first semester to ensure you are taking the right classes for your intended major and prospective universities.
- Apply for guaranteed admission to a CSU and UC! Learn about the guaranteed admission programs to a CSU and UC to ensure you don't miss out on these great opportunities.
- Meet with a Transfer Counselor! Have a specialized transfer counselor help you develop a student education plan that will set you up for success.
- Experience university campuses first-hand! Participate in our University Road Trips which will help you learn about majors, support programs, and experience the ultimate campus tours.
- Participate in our transfer workshops! Get the latest information about guaranteed admission programs, financial aid, scholarships, and application assistance by attending our workshops offered each semester.
If you have been accepted to a university, complete a Transfer Recognition Form.
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
Missed the December 2 CSU application deadline, but still wish to apply for Fall 2025 admission? Use the link below to see which CSU campuses are still accepting applications.
Select the link below, then scroll to the bottom of the page and choose Upper Division Transfer, Fall 2025, and do not select a special population. Once you select Submit, scroll down to see who is still accepting Fall 2025 applications. Be sure to select the Notice link to verify if your program is still open at your campus.
Is Your Campus Still Accepting Applications?
Missed the December 2 UC application deadline, but still wish to apply for Fall 2025 admission? The following UC campuses have extended their admission application deadline to January 15.
- UC Santa Barbara
- UC Davis
- UC Merced
- UC Riverside
- UC Santa Cruz
To help along, UCSB Transfer Admissions will be hosting a series of webinars through December and January where you can get support and ask questions as you finalize your UC application. You can register for these webinars through the UCSB Admissions Virtual Events page.
[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?
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 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 |
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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. | |
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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 |
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Submit by scheduled deadline:Admission Application: Oct 1 - Dec 2 |
Submit by scheduled deadline:Admission Application: August 1-31 |
Fall Admission |
Winter | Spring 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.