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Yes! If you have taken classes at another college, please send your official transcripts electronically to Registrar@ocean.edu

For enrollment related questions, please contact the HUB, Express Enrollment Services at hub@ocean.edu /732-255-0482. For questions regarding transfer, contact the Advising and Transfer Services Office at advisingoffice@ocean.edu.

Financial Aid is available! Apply now! If you’re in the first three years of the program, you’ll use Ocean County College’s school code 002624.

Yes! OCC offers course scheduling to fit your needs! Courses are available in hybrid, face-to-face- and completely online formats!

Students may earn credit for prior learning gained through non-traditional or non-college-credit educational experiences, employment, volunteer work, etc.

Those who have military or police training should submit their certifications, credits, and transcripts, etc. to the registrar for an evaluation.

OCC’s tutoring center provides FREE math, general studies, and writing services. Visit the Tutoring page for more information.

OCC offers a variety of services that are designed to help you succeed in your academic and career goals.

Career Services include:

• One-on-one resume and cover letter writing.
• Career counseling.
• Industry insights.
• Internships and employment opportunities.
• Interviewing and networking strategies.
• LinkedIn and social media optimization.
• Online career assessments.
• Career database.

Tutoring Services include:

• Free and friendly academic support in a variety of subjects to supplement your coursework.
• Professional, paraprofessional, and peer tutors who are well-trained and committed to helping you become independent, confident learners as you complete your degree and enter the workforce or continue in your profession.

Services for veterans and active military members include:

• Mentoring.
• Referral to on- and off-campus resources.
• Peer-to-peer coaching and socializing.
• Veteran Affairs Transition Care Management.
• Distinct educational, recreational, and social events and opportunities were created for the Veteran and military services community.
• Military and veteran transition resumes, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) translation resumes, military resume, and cover letter workshops.

Library Services Include:

• Online live reference help.
• Extensive reference databases.
• Films on demand.
• E-book collection.
• Free Adobe Autodesk software for use at home.
• Guided webinars, self-paced online courses, and tutorials.
• Adobe has made Creative Cloud Suite desktop app versions available for students learning at home.

High school diplomas and/or GED are not required for admission to Ocean County College. However, diploma/GED are required for financial aid eligibility and nursing students are required to provide official transcripts showing diploma or GED to be admitted into the nursing program.

Most credits transfer but you’ll need to have your official transcripts sent to OCC for credit evaluation.  Please have transcripts sent to: registrar@ocean.edu.

Yes, you can! We offer classes Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. as well as online courses you can complete around your schedule. We have many degrees that can be earned entirely online! Be sure to ask your employer if they offer any type of tuition or loan reimbursement.

OCC’s tutoring center provides FREE math, general studies, and writing services. Visit the Tutoring page for more information.

Students are not required to be full time, however in order to be eligible for financial aid, students must take at least six credits per term. Most courses are three credits.

We offer multiple terms that allow you to start whenever you are ready.

Students may earn credit for prior learning gained through non-traditional or non-college-credit educational experiences, employment, volunteer work, etc.

Those who have military or police training should submit their certifications, credits, and transcripts, etc. to the registrar for an evaluation.