Priority Registration
Please see the Academic Calendar or the for important registration dates.
After applying for admission, new or returning students receive two emails. The second email from AHC includes your myHancock login information. Wait about 4 hours before logging in.
Continuing students log in with their existing credentials.
New, Promise, and Transfer Students: must complete orientation, English/Math placement*, and a first-semester plan with a counselor to qualify for priority registration.
Returning and Continuing Students: must complete orientation, placement, and have a student plan on file.
Priority Groups must remain in good standing and complete orientation, placement, and a student education plan. (Board Policy 5055).
If prerequisites were completed at another college, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office before registration.
For registration help, contact Admissions & Records at 805-922-6966 ext. 3248.
*Placement is based on application info. Transfer students must submit official transcripts verifying English and Math completion.
You can view your Winter and Spring 2026 registration date after 10 a.m. on .
How to check your registration date
- Log in to
- Navigate to Class Registration & Schedule 鈫� Register/Add/Drop Classes
- Select My Registration Date
- Choose the correct semester and click Submit
SUMMER & FALL 2026 Registration Dates
| Group | Registration Date |
|---|---|
| Foster Youth | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Homeless Youth | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| EOPS | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| LAP | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Active Duty & Veterans | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| CalWORKs | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Parenting Students | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Tribal TANF Recipients | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Rising Scholars | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| AIM | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| Athletes | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| LAP Note Takers | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| MESA | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| Pre-Approved Nursing Students | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| PUENTE | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| Tutorail Center Tutors | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| 45鈥�85 Completed Units | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| 15鈥�44.5 Completed Units | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| First-Year Hancock Promise | Thursday, April 30, 2026 beginning at 9 am |
| 0.5鈥�14.5 Completed Units | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| 85.5鈥�99.5 Completed Units | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| First-Time & Transfer Students | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| 100+ Completed Units | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| All Other Eligible Students | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| Community Ed Students | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| CCAP and High School Enrichment (formerly CollegeNOW!) students | Wednesday, May 11, 2026 |
Continuing students may lose priority if placed on academic or progress probation for two consecutive terms or if they have completed more than 100 units (not including ESL or basic skills courses).
Priority Groups must remain in good standing and complete orientation, placement, and a student education plan. (Board Policy 5055).
Eligible students may appeal to reinstate priority registration: