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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…
Welcome! The Fall semester begins on Wednesday, September 3rd. Don’t hesitate to contact the OCCM team if you have questions regarding Fall scheduling. We are happy to assist!
Email – Please check your email accounts daily. This is the best way to keep up with college/building activities, as well as individual class updates (including any last-minute cancellations).
OCC Foundation Graduation Scholarship – Apply for a scholarship today!
Visit the Foundation Scholarships webpage for more information and events.
2025 Schedule Info
Fall 2025 Registration is Open! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeff, and Jenna with any questions, we are happy to help!
Fall 2025
- 2025 Fall Term starts on 9/3/2025
- 2025 Accelerated Five starts on 9/3/2025
- 2025 Fall 10-Week Term starts on 10/8/2025
- 2025 Accelerated Six starts on 10/28/2025
Please note: high school students taking college credits while in school can visit our Early College page for more information.
Refer to our Academic and Registration calendar for important dates for each semester and term, including refund and withdrawal deadlines.
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! For more information about Helping Hands, visit our webpage.
Visiting Departments
Students are invited to explore academic programs and meet faculty and staff to better understand 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.
Please review the schedule(s) below, to explore opportunities, and engage with department representatives. We look forward to seeing you there!
Visiting Department Schedules
Need a copy of your OCC accommodation letter? Perhaps you are new to OCC and want to apply for accommodations? The Office of Access & Disability Services invites students who request reasonable accommodations to meet with our staff to discuss their past use of accommodations and any disability-related barriers they anticipate or are experiencing at OCC. We consider eligibility for students with disabilities under Section 504/ADA and the appropriateness of the accommodations at the postsecondary level. Check out our availability at OCC Manahawkin by looking under EVENTS on the OCC app.
| Monday, September 29 | Rachelle Frable |
| Thursday, October 9 | Jamie Prioli |
| Tuesday, October 28 | Jamie Prioli |
| Monday, November 17 | Rachelle Frable |
| Tuesday, December 16 | Rachelle or Jamie |
Financial Aid will be available to assist students with their financial aid needs and questions!
| Wednesday, September 10 8:00am – 12:00pm | Madison Maresca |
| Monday, October 13 8:00am – 12:00pm | Alexandria Halloran |
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) will be available to provide support and resources to help address students’ academic and personal needs. For more information, visit our webpage.
| Tuesday, September 30 8:00am – 12:00pm | |
| Tuesday, October 21 8:00am – 12:00pm |
Planning to transfer to Kean Ocean? Meet with advisors from both Kean Ocean and Ocean County College to find out how your credits will transfer seamlessly.
Questions? Contact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu
| Wednesday, September 17 10:00am – 1:00pm | Lobby |
| Thursday, October 23 10:00am – 1:00pm | Lobby |
| Monday, December 8 10:00am – 1:00pm | Lobby |
For additional information regarding Transfer Events and Workshops, visit our transfer events webpage.
Join Dr. Gay Huggins-Dickey, Director of Career Services to discuss resources, opportunities, and strategies for supporting students in their career development.
| Wednesday, September 10 10:00am – 1:00pm | Lobby |
For additional information regarding Career Services, visit our Career Services webpage!
Enrico DeRooy, Assistant Director of Admissions & Transfer Coordinator will be available to answer questions and discuss the next chapter of your educational Journey!
| Wednesday, September 30 – 10:00am – 2:30pm | Lobby |
| Tuesday, October 28 – 10:00am – 2:30pm | Lobby |
| Thursday, December 4 – 10:00am – 2:30pm | Lobby |
For additional information regarding Career Services, visit our Career Services webpage!
Important Information
- 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), please know another staff member is 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!