Priority Registration
Please see the Academic Calendar or the Online Class Search to see important registration dates.
If you are a new or returning AHC student, once you complete the application for admission, you will receive 2 emails. When you receive the email from AHC, (sent to the address provided in your application) it will include your AHC myHancock log-in information. Please wait approximately 4 hours after receiving this email to log in to the myHancock portal.
All other students log into the myHancock portal with their current username and password.
First Time/New Students/First Year AHC Promise Students and First Time Transfer Students must complete an orientation, have English/Math Placement* and create a 1st semester plan with a counselor to be eligible for priority registration.
Returning and Continuing Students must have English and Math placement, must have completed orientation and must have a 1st semester plan on file to be eligible for priority registration.
Students awarded priority registration in groups 1-5 must have completed orientation, placement, and either an abbreviated or comprehensive student education plan (CSEP) and must NOT be on academic or progress probation for two consecutive terms as defined in these policies and procedures. Students must also be in good program standing as applicable. (Board Policy 5055)
If you met the prerequisite(s) at another college, official transcripts must be submitted to the Allan Hancock College Admissions Office prior to registering for classes
If you have trouble registering online please call the Admissions & Records office during normal business hours for assistance.
1-805-922-6966 ext 3248
*First Time Student placement is based upon information provided when applying to the college. First time Transfer Students who completed Math and English at another college or university, must provide official transcripts to the Admissions office verifying successful completion of these courses.
After 10 a.m. you will be able to view your priority date beginning April 14, 2025.
To see your first date to register, log into myHancock
- hover over Class Registration & Schedule
- select Register/Add/Drop Classes
- click on My Registration Date
- select the correct semester
- click submit
- view your registration date and time
Students awarded priority registration in groups 1-5 must have completed orientation, placement, and either an abbreviated or comprehensive student education plan (CSEP) and must NOT be on academic or progress probation for two consecutive terms as defined in these policies and procedures. Students must also be in good program standing as applicable. (Board Policy 5055)
summer and fall 2025
| Foster Youth | Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
| Homeless Youth | Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
| LAP | Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
| Parenting Students | Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
| Tribal TANF Recipients | Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
| Rising Scholars | Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
| AIM | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| Athletes | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| CAN/TRIO | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| LAP Note takers | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| MESA | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| Pre-Approved Nursing Students | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| PUENTE | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| 45 - 85 Completed Units | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 |
| 15 - 44.5 Completed Units | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 |
| First-year Hancock Promise Students | Thursday, May 1, 2025 beginning at 9 am |
| .5 - 14.5 Completed Units | Monday, May 5, 2025 |
| 85.5 - 99.5 Completed Units | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 |
| First Time & First Time Transfer Students | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 |
| 100+ Completed Units | Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
| All Other Eligible Students | Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
| Community Ed Students | Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
| College Now! Students | Monday, May 12, 2025 |
Why did I lose my priority My Registration Date?
Continuing students may lose their priority My Registration Date if they are placed on academic or progress probation for two consecutive terms or they have completed more than 100 units at Allan Hancock College. The 100 unit limit does not include units earned in English as Second Language (ESL) or basic skills courses (500- level coursework).
Students awarded priority registration in groups 1-5 must have completed orientation, placement, and either an abbreviated or comprehensive student education plan (CSEP) and must NOT be on academic or progress probation for two consecutive terms as defined in these policies and procedures. Students must also be in good program standing as applicable. (Board Policy 5055)
Students who meet established criteria may be eligible to appeal for priority registration.