AHC Counseling
Located in building A, the Allan Hancock College Counseling Department is open for
counseling appointments and drop-in counseling. Our Counseling faculty can assist
you with academic, career, transfer, or personal counseling. The Counseling Department
at Allan Hancock College provides a variety of resources to help you achieve the greatest
possible benefit from your college experience.
Hours of Operation*
| Santa Maria Campus | (805) 922-6966 ext. 3293 | FAX (805) 922-9586 |
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Monday |
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
*Hours are subject to change
Please call to schedule an appointment and check for drop-in counseling hours.
| Lompoc Valley Campus Vandenberg AFB Center Solvang Center |
(805) 735-3366 (805) 734-3500 (805) 693-1543 |
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Counseling Department is to support the educational objectives of the college to enhance each student’s academic, career, and personal growth. The Department promotes increased awareness and appreciation of a complex world through access to a culturally diverse staff with professional training, knowledge and skills.
Counseling Student Learning Outcomes
Major Competencies:
- Students will be able to navigate the educational and student support services to enhance their success
- Students will be proactive in the decision-making process and assume student responsibility
- Students will be able to identify the necessary coursework for reaching their personal enrichment and/or educational goals
SPOTLIGHT

Kirsi Kilpelainen
Culinary Arts Alumnus
"There is no better way to begin your culinary career than with the Allan Hancock College Culinary Program; and the new commercial kitchen is awesome."
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