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OCC Manahawkin Happenings

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Academic & Student Services Events

OCC Manahawkin provides all student services including advising, registration, and financial aid. We are dedicated to providing a full college experience to our students. In addition to the academic services available at OCC Manahawkin, students can participate in clubs and organizations without traveling to the main campus. Students can also take advantage of discounts and trips offered through the Student Life Office. For questions, please call 732-255-0348 or e-mail studentlife@ocean.edu.

What’s Going On…

Email – Please check your email accounts on a daily basis. This is the best way to keep up with college/building activities, as well as individual class updates (including any last-minute cancellations).

Join us for bagels on Thursday, 2/6 & Friday, 2/7 !

    2025 Schedule Info

    Spring 2025 Registration is Open! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeff, Jenna, and Brian with any questions, we are happy to help!

    • 2025 Spring Term starts on 1/22/2025
    • 2025 Accelerated One starts on 1/22/2025
    • 2025 Spring 10 Week Term starts on 2/26/2025
    • 2025 Accelerated Two starts on 3/24/2025

    Visit the Foundation Scholarships webpage for more information and events.

    Refer to our Academic and Registration calendar for important dates for each semester and term, including refund and withdrawal deadlines.

    Visiting Departments

    Students are invited to explore academic programs and meet faculty and staff, to gain a better understanding of the courses and resources available. It’s a chance to ask questions, learn about career paths, and see how the department supports student success. Visiting departments can help prospective and current students make informed decisions about their academic journey and future opportunities.

    Kean Ocean/OCC Transfer Serv

    Monday, Feb. 10th – Kean Ocean and OCC Transfer Services Dual Advising offers degree completion program options to transfer students for over 40 undergraduate programs. For each major option, Kean University and Ocean County College have worked together to review the credits earned throughout the Associate’s degree program and the credits that would then be needed to complete and earn a Bachelor’s degree. Following the prescribed articulation agreement for the degree pursued allows for a seamless transition. To review the available program options with Kean Ocean, follow this link: Kean Ocean Major and Minor Program Guidesheets

    Student Support Services (SSS)

    Tuesday, Feb. 11th – SSS is a comprehensive program providing support and enrichment for first-generation, low-income, and/or college students with disabilities. SSS helps students persist and complete a college degree by offering free and one-on-one services like: 

    Intensive advising, Individualized tutoring, Success Coaching, Financial Aid Assistance, Exposure to cultural events, College/University visits, Career Services, and Financial literacy. 

    Complete the prescreen form here  

    OCC Manahawkin Food Pantry

    The OCCM Wellness/Helping Hands Space is open to all students and staff seeking a quiet place to relax, grab a snack to get through the day, or take something home!

    Important Information

    • The OCC Manahawkin Food Pantry is ready to assist.  Please connect with anyone on the team if you need anything, so we can point you in the right direction.
    • Please connect with an advisor if you need a student ID.
    • Students – feel free to use the student lounge areas anytime during the week to study. All are welcome!
    • OCC Manahawkin opens at 7:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, and at 8:00 a.m. on Friday.  In the event the staff member(s) opening OCC Manahawkin at 7:30 am are running late, (due to unforeseen circumstances while traveling to the building), please know there is another staff member scheduled to arrive by 8:00 a.m. each day.  Be advised that 8:00 a.m. classes will always be able to run at their regularly scheduled time.
    • Don’t forget to check out some amazing shows at the Ocean County College Robert J. Novins Planetarium throughout the month!

    OCC Manahawkin is available to assist with any questions or concerns. Please review our website for specific hours of operation. Our team of Student Advisors (Jeff and Jenna), and our security team (Linda and Jeff), are here to help with anything you need!

    Staff Contact Information

    Questions? Get in touch with us!

    Brian Schillaci

    Director, Manahawkin Campus

    732 255 0400 ext. 2994
    bschillaci@ocean.edu

    Jeffrey Kurz

    Student services & recruitment, OCCM

    732 255 0400 ext. 695
    jkurz@ocean.edu

    Jenna McAteer

    Academic Advisor, OCCM

    732 255 0400 ext. 2990
    jmcateer@ocean.edu