Now Is the Best Time to Register for Classes at OCC
All student services offices are open to assist you in person! The HUB, Advising, Financial Aid, Registration and Records, Disability Services, Student Support Services, Counseling Center, EOF/C4AE, Tutoring Center, and Testing Center are operating during their standard hours! For office hours visit our College Hours page.
Register Now!
You can select your courses and register online for the Fall 2024 Term now! Check out the Search for Courses page to see the following course offerings in the terms below:
Fall 2024
- 2024 Fall Term starts on 09/04/2024
- 2024 Accelerated Five starts on 09/04/2024
- 2024 Fall 10 Week starts on 10/09/2024
- 2024 Accelerated Six starts on 10/28/2024
Please note: high school students taking college credits while in school can visit our Early College page to find out more information.
To get started, please select your student type from the following choices:
How do I register for my first semester?
Step One: Apply to OCC at www.ocean.edu. Visit or call THE HUB for more information [Building #9 or 732.255.0482]
Step Two: Choose the registration option that works best for you:
Option One: Select your courses and register using Student Planning
- Log into Ocean Connect
- Choose the Student Planning tab
- Plan your courses, create your schedule, register & make payment arrangements
Option Two: Meet with an Academic Advisor for additional help:
- Remote appointments by phone or Webex
- Connect with an advisor
- Questions? Contact our Advising Office at advisingoffice@ocean.edu
Need Help?
Follow Step-by-Step Instructions or visit the Advising Videos Playlist for tutorials on how to plan and register for classes.
What do I need to send to OCC?
- Students who plan to take pre-calculus/calculus must contact their high school to request a transcript and email to registrar@ocean.edu to request higher-level math evaluation.
- Do you have AP Scores or Credits from another institution? Send AP scores directly through College Board or send official transcripts to registrar@ocean.edu
- Select your courses and register using Student Planning using these Step-by-Step instructions (PDF).
- Visit our Advising Videos Playlist for video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester.
- Need help? Contact your assigned advisor.
- To locate your assigned advisor follow the steps below:
- Log into Ocean Connect
- Go to Student Planning
- Select “Plan & Schedule”
- Click the “Advising” tab
- To locate your assigned advisor follow the steps below:
- Having trouble locating your advisor?
- Contact Hub@ocean.edu for assistance.
- Apply to OCC
- Submit Transcripts: Students transferring credits from another institution should arrange for official transcripts to be sent to the Office of Registration & Records for evaluation. Once transcript evaluation is completed, you will be informed which courses have been accepted for transfer towards an OCC degree.
- Select your courses and register using Student Planning by following these Step-by-Step instructions (PDF).
- Visit our Advising Videos Playlist for video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester.
- Academic Advisors look forward to assisting you! Connect with an Advisor for additional help here.
- Reapply to OCC (if you have been away more than one year)
- Select your courses and register using Student Planning using these Step-by-Step instructions (PDF).
- Visit our Advising Videos Playlist for video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester.
- Academic Advisors look forward to assisting you! Connect with an Advisor for additional help here.
Visiting students are students currently enrolled at another institution. These students take classes at OCC to transfer back to their home institution.
Non-Degree students are students not pursuing a degree or certificate at OCC, but are taking classes for reasons such as completing prerequisites or personal enrichment.
- Select your course and register using Student Planning
- Visit our Advising Videos Playlist for step by step video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester!
- Need help? Contact the HUB
*Visiting and Non-degree students do not need to demonstrate college readiness or have prerequisite courses in order to register at OCC.