Cal Poly to launch new bachelor’s degrees at Hancock College
Allan Hancock College and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are partnering to expand access to in-person bachelor’s degrees in northern Santa Barbara County.
Starting in fall 2026, Cal Poly will offer a B.S. degree in business administration at the community college’s Santa Maria campus, it was announced March 17.
Cal Poly is also committed to launching two additional yet-to-be-named bachelor’s degrees at the college in 2028 and 2030.
It’s not the first time the two higher education institutions have partnered.
In fall 2024, Cal Poly began a 25-student cohort for a B.A. degree in sociology at Hancock.
“This is a game-changer for students in our region who want to continue their education but face barriers to relocating,” Kevin Walthers, the college’s president, said in a press release.
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong said the university is pleased to be able to open the doors to a Cal Poly education for even more residents in the area.
“These programs illustrate Cal Poly’s broader commitment to fostering strong partnerships with our nearby community colleges and providing greater opportunity and access to academically qualified local and transfer students,” he said.
