Allan Hancock College

Unique Programs

Students are guaranteed highest priority for transfer admissions to UC and CSU schools, with guaranteed admission agreements with four-year institutions including UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU Fullerton, and San Jose State University. Students who complete the Honors Program are eligible for priority or guaranteed admission to UC Irvine and San Diego State University. Nearly 80% of students who applied to Cal Poly were accepted. Students can visit the University Transfer Center for information and assistance with academic planning. Advisers will help students plan transfer strategies and complete applications. The college also offers free field trips to visit other schools.

The Bridges Program is a new academic support and guidance program offered in conjunction with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) for underrepresented minority students who want to transfer to a four-year university and eventually pursue careers in the biomedical or behavioral sciences.

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program provides diverse support services and activities that have been designed to promote student achievement and help participants successfully pursue a degree in mathematics, engineering, kinesiology, biology, computer science, architecture, agriculture, nursing or other programs that are based in math or science. The program helps students develop academic and leadership skills, increase academic performance, and gain confidence.