Student Services
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Academic Resources
Accommodations
Learning Assistance Program
Provides assessment, accommodations, and counseling to students with disabilities.
SMC A-304, Ext. 3274
LVC 2-103, Ext. 5274
Course & Career Planning
Academic Counseling
Provides student orientations, educational planning, counseling (academic, career,
and personal) and follow- up services
SMC A-105, Ext. 3293
LVC 1-105, Ext. 5200
Admissions & Records
Assists students with applying and registering for classes
SMC A-101, Ext. 3248
LVC Bldg. 1, Ext. 3248
EOPS+ (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)*
Students must meet certain criteria to utilise these resources.
Provides academic counseling and a variety of services for first generation and low-income
students.
SMC A-201-203, Ext. 3214
LVC 1-103, Ext. 5206
Career Center
Provides career counseling and exploration, assists with resume writing, job placement,
and more.
SMC A-207, Ext. 3374
*LVC 1-102, Ext. 5177
*services are offered on a rotating schedule. Please call to confirm.
NonCredit Counseling
Assistsstudents in noncredit classes navigage the college's educational systems from
admission through completion of their educational goals.
SMC Bldg. S and A-105, Ext. 3740
LVC 1-102
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University Transfer Center
Counseling on transfer requirements, classes, and university applications as well
as field trips and events to meet with university representatives.
SMC A-205, Ext. 3363
*LVC 1-102D, Ext. 5177
*services are offered on a rotating schedule. Please call to confirm.
Veteran’s Success Center*
Students must meet certain criteria to utilize these resources.
Assists student-veterans, active duty, or dependents with admission, registration,
and accessing campus resources..
SMC A-404, Ext. 3925
*LVC 1-102 Ext. 3084
*services are offered on a rotating schedule. Please call to confirm.
Technology Tools
Tools accessible through your myHancock Portal
Canvas
Information regarding your course policies, assignments, and grades. Use it to contact
your instructor, access supplemental course materials, and stay on track in your courses.  
A web-based tool that allows students to track their degree progress and plan their
class schedules accordingly.  
Successnet
Schedule appointments with counselors and instructors, access your success network
and communications regarding course progress and academic standing. 
Textbooks and Supplies 
Bookstore
Textbooks, essential supplies, and Hancock apparel available for purchase.  
SMC G-110, 805-922-2391   
Books for Bulldogs
Borrow textbooks for your classes for the entire semester 
SMC and LVC Libraries 
Calculator Lending
100-level math students can borrow a calculator for the semester. 
SMC M-101, mathcenter@hancockcollege.edu  
Campus Graphics
On campus printing services available for free or reduced costs to students. 
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Technology Loans
Laptops, chromebooks, and Wi-Fi hotspots are available to borrow for the semester.  
SMC and LVC Libraries 
Tutoring & Research 
Academic Resource Center/Tutorial Center
Subject-specific peer tutoring by drop in and appointment. 
SMC L-101, Ext. 3260
LVC Academic Success Center
MESA/STEM, Math Center, and Tutorial Center at LVC. TUtoring and academic support
for students.
LVC 2-111, Ext. 5177 or 5223 
Language Lab
Provides tutoring, language instruction, and technical advice to English Language
Development (ELD) students. 
SMC C-11, Ext. 3700 
Library
Provides free access to credible resources such as academic journals, newspapers,
books, e-books, and educational films and personalized research help from librarians. 
SMC Bldg. L North,Ext. 3683 
LVC 1-110,Ext. 5224 
Math Center
Help with all levels of math from faculty and peer tutors. 
SMC M-101, Ext. 3463 
MESA/STEM Academic Success Center
Academic support for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, biology, architecture, kinesiology, or
other science-based programs.
SMC M-500, Ext. 3446 
Writing Center
Help from English faculty with writing assignments in any ²õ³Ü²úÂá±ð³¦³Ù. 
SMC L-101C, Ext. 3501 
LVC 1-110E , Ext. 5322
Financial Support
Cal-SOAP
The California Student Opportunity and Access Program, or Cal-SOAP, provides financial
aid services.
SMC K-121, Ext. 3710
Emergency Funding
The Bulldog Essentials has funding available on a case-by-case basis for students
who have experienced an unexpected hardship or emergency related to basic needs..  
SMC A-209, Ext. 3927
Employment Opportunities
The Career Center can help connect you with available programs and opportunities (such
as College Corps, Cal-SOAP, Federal Work Study, Copperative Work Experience, etc.),
to become a student worker. View job postings and more on JobSpeaker in your myHancock
portal.  
SMC A-207,  ext. 3374 
Financial Aid Office
Provides guidance, including help with forms, on a wide range of financial aid resources
such as grants, scholarships, work study, and loans. 
SMC A-101, Ext. 3200 
LVC a-102, Ext. 5251 
Peer Support
Special Population Cohorts
Students belonging to specific populations can find a community of the peers and may qualify for additional support services.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
AIM to Dream
An inclusive space for undocumented students, mixed-status families, and allies that
provides mentoring & free immigration legal services. 
SMC G-101, Ext. 3177
*LVC 2-111, Ext. 3177
*services are offered on a rotating schedule. Please call to confirm.
Phoenix Rising Scholars
Support for currently and formerly incarcerated at-promise students.
 SMC A-203, Ext. 3750
LVC by appointment 
Men’s Success Group
A space for male students to connect and explore issues together in a supportive environment. 
Ext. 3707 
NextUp/Guardian Scholars/CARE
Support for current and former foster care recipients and/or single parents who receive
CalWorks. Part of EOPS+
SMC A-203, Ext. 3978
*LVC 1-103, Ext. 5177
*services are offered on a rotating schedule. Please call to confirm.
Pride Center
An inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community.
SMC A-211, Ext. 3434
LVC by appointment.
First Year Experience (FYE)
FYE@AHC supports first-year students with counseling, success mentiors, tutoring, workshops,
and connections to campus resources to promote academic success and persistence.
SMC A-211, Ext. 3434
LVC by appointment
Student Activities 
Join one of our 16 teams and/or connect with your peers by attending a sporting event.  
SMC Bldg. N, Ext. 3359 
Campus Clubs
Join or start a club to meet with like-minded individuals.  
SMC G-105, Ext. 3236 
Student Government
Voice your opinions for the college and advocate for your peers through the associated
student body government (ASBG) 
SMC G-105, Ext. 3236 
Personal Support
Basic Needs 
Bulldog Essentials
A center to help students with on-campus and community resources related to food,
clothing, health, housing, technology, and more.
SMC A-209, Ext. 3927
*LVC 1-102, Ext. 5177
 *services are offered on a rotating schedule. Please call to confirm.
Food Pantry: SMC J-100, Ext. 3109
Clothing Closet: SMC J-101, Ext. 3104 
Child Care
On campus childcare is available for children 3 months-5 years with availability prioritized
for low-income students.  
SMC Bldg. I, Ext. 3935 
LVC 2-122, Ext. 3935  
Food Share Becuase We Care
The LVC will have free groceries available to student every Tuesday in the fall and
spring semesters starting at 10:30 a.m.
LVC – Outside BLDG 2
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County hosts a community food share on the first and
third Saturdays starting at 8 a.m..  
SMC Parking Lot 1.
Spike's Snack Shack
Access to non-perishable snacks.
Monday- Tuesday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Wednesday-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LVC 1-102
Student Health Center
Provides students with medical services, health counseling, crisis and mental health
counseling, and appropriate referrals to community resources. 
SMC J-107, Ext. 3212 
LVC 1-109, Ext. 5207 
Virtual Mental Health Services
Free, unlimited access to therapists plus on-demand crisis counseling with BetterMynd. 
Spike’s Snack Shack
Access to non-perishable foods Monday –Thursday from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. (LVC closes at
4:30 PM on Wed & Thurs) and Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SMC  G-101.  LVC  1-102  
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