Hancock Hello (Santa Maria)

🌟 Welcome to Hancock! 🌟
Join us for Hancock Hello, our official welcome event for new students and their families!
Explore campus, connect with faculty and staff, meet fellow Bulldogs, and discover the programs and services that will help you succeed from day one.

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 4–6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Mechanics Bank Student Center (Building G), 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria
🚗 Parking: Free parking available in Lots 3 and 4
🍽️ Dinner: Free dinner provided
✅ Registration: No registration required

Choose from workshops on:
✔️ Navigating the myHancock Portal
✔️ Financial Aid: Show Me the Money
✔️ How to Be a Successful Student
✔️ University Transfer Opportunities
✔️ Career Center Resources
✔️ Parent & Guardian Support Sessions (offered in English and Spanish)

You'll also have the opportunity to:
🎓 Meet student services, academic departments, and clubs
🚶 Take a guided campus tour (tours begin every 30 minutes starting at 4:30 p.m.)
🤝 Connect with other students before the semester begins

Whether you're exploring your future major, looking for campus resources, or simply want to get familiar with campus before classes start, Hancock Hello is the perfect way to kick off your college experience!

Learn more at Hancock College.