Transfer events allow you to discuss degrees, programs & courses, campus life, and more with representatives from schools you’d like to explore. View events, such as Instant Decision Days, Campus Visits, and Information Sessions, for these four-year institutions.
Transfer Advising
Are you transferring for spring 2025? It is easy, simple, and costs nothing with Instant Decision Days at Ocean County College!
Join us this spring 2025 to gain admission to up to 13 colleges and pay no fees.
An appointment is required. Call or email Lisa Gilliar at 732 255 0400 x2982 or lgilliar@ocean.edu to make an appointment, or stop by Advising and speak with an advisor to learn more about these events.
Transfer Workshops
Step One: Attend a General Transfer Workshop
Students are required to attend a workshop prior to meeting with a Transfer Advisor. At the General Transfer Workshop, students will learn how:
- to plan for a successful transfer
- to utilize NJ Transfer
- to use college websites to gather information
- to select a major that aligns with transfer and career goals
Monday, 2/3/25, 2:00 – 3:00pm INST, Bldg. #5 – Room 202 or via Webex
Wednesday, 2/12/25, 12:00 – 1:00pm – INST, Bldg. #5 Room 202 or via WebEx
Friday, 2/21/25 – 10:00 – 11:00am INST – Webex Virtual option only
Tuesday, 2/25/25 1:00 – 2:00pm INST, Bldg. #5 Room 202 or via WebEx
Monday, 3/3/25 11:00 – 12:00 INST, Bldg. #5 Room 202 or via WebEx
RSVP for these sessions is not required. Sessions are hy-flex and can be attended in person or via WebEx.
Step Two: Attend a Special Topics Workshop
Special Topics Workshops will go beyond the basics and provide students with information related to their specific transfer goals. For more information regarding upcoming dates, please contact Lisa Gilliar (732) 255-0400 or lgilliar@ocean.edu
Laura Wills, Director of Transfer & Articulation, will help guide you through the application process.
Transfer Application Workshop – Wednesday, 1/15/25, 11:00am – 1:00pm INST, Bldg. #5 Room 202
Transfer Application Workshop – Thursday, 1/23/25 1:00pm – 2:30pm INST, Bldg. #5 Room 202
The Transfer Application Workshops require an RSVP! Please email Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu
Step Three: Connect with a Transfer Advisor
Students with additional questions or requiring additional assistance can make an appointment to speak with a Transfer Advisor.
Please note, students will be required to attend a General or Special Topics Workshop, or both, prior to making an appointment.
College/University Visits & Information
Founded in 1853, Arcadia’s historic campus is nestled in suburban Glenside right outside Philadelphia. Arcadia offers over 75 undergraduate fields of study, pre-professional programs, and a nationally ranked study abroad program. With an institutional focus on social justice, hands-on learning, professional development, and deep personal growth, we invite Ocean County College students to learn more about how Arcadia can help you reach your postgraduate goals. Contact a Transfer Admissions Counselor, to learn more about transferring to Arcadia University!
Bentley University is ranked among the top business schools in the country, offering exceptional resources and opportunities for students. Reach out to an Admissions Counselor to discover more about life as a Falcon!
Explore Your Future at Caldwell University!
Explore Your Future at Caldwell University!
Looking for a seamless transfer experience to a university that values your achievements and goals? Discover Caldwell University—a dynamic institution dedicated to helping you thrive as you continue your academic journey. With a wide range of programs, personalized support, and a vibrant campus community, Caldwell University offers a smooth transition from community college to a four-year degree. Benefit from our dedicated admissions team, generous transfer credit policies, and engaging student life. Join a community where your aspirations are nurtured and your success is our priority. Explore the possibilities at Caldwell University today and take the next step toward your future!
Interested in Centenary University, one of New Jersey’s premier private liberal arts colleges? Speak with a Centenary counselor to learn more about block transfer, various scholarship opportunities, and how your credits can transfer to Centenary University.
Connect with representatives from Walden University and Chamberlain University to learn about degree programs, student support services, tuition savings opportunities, and more! Request more information here.
Anchored in and animated by the Missions of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Chestnut Hill College stands committed to its fundamental core values and providing a transformative, holistic, liberal arts education for all. Chestnut Hill College is located 14 miles northwest of Philadelphia, just across from Fairmount Park, in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, PA, and just a few miles from downtown Philadelphia and suburban Montgomery County. Learn more about our transfer experience and visit us at: www.chc.edu/visit!
Interested in transferring to Dominican University? Achieve daily at Dominican, where we turn goals into accomplishments. Join us remotely every Thursday for immediate credit evaluations and scholarship decisions. Bring your transcripts and get started! Benefit from our generous transfer scholarships based on your GPA. We accept up to 70 credits from two-year schools and 90 credits from four-year institutions. With partnerships at 20 other schools, transitioning is smoother than ever. Dive into our Career Development Center, engage in our vibrant campus life, and explore our enriching on-campus housing options. Apply anytime and get your $40 fee waived with code: waiveug!
Interested in transferring to Drew University? Explore their Transfer Admissions page to learn more about their College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies.
Want to learn more about Georgian Court University? Come and chat about their generous scholarships, beautiful suburban and historic campus, and the bridge program for transfer credits. Choose from many undergraduate programs in areas such as Art, Business, Education, Health & Exercise Science, Nursing, Social Work, and more.
A representative will be visiting the OCC campus on the following dates:
Thursday, 2/6 LARS, Bldg. #8 – 10:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, 3/11 – LARS, Bldg. #8 – 10:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, 4/16 – LARS, Bldg. #8 – 10:00am-1:00pm
Grand Canyon University will be on campus to answer your transfer questions. Find out why they are ranked #1 in Arizona and the top 20 for best campuses in the United States. You can explore over 100 majors in areas such as Advertising & Graphic Design, Christian Studies, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Medical Sciences, and more. Students receive generous scholarships and premier career and networking opportunities to ensure success!
Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is a private institution renowned for its focus on experiential learning and career-oriented education. With campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina, JWU offers diverse programs in areas such as culinary arts, business, hospitality, and health sciences. The university emphasizes hands-on experiences, allowing students to gain practical skills and industry connections, preparing them for successful careers. Known for its vibrant campus life and supportive community, JWU fosters personal growth and professional development in a dynamic learning environment.
Kean Ocean is located right on the Ocean County College campus! Contact a Kean Ocean Admissions Specialist to learn how your credits will transfer seamlessly.
Monmouth University offers Personalized Transfer Appointments over the phone or via web meeting. Weekday and weekend appointments are available as well as evenings. Visit www.monmouth.edu/transfertoday to schedule an appointment.
Do you know that national security and cybersecurity are among the most in-demand fields? Explore New Jersey City University’s Professional Security Studies Department! We offer Bachelor of Science degrees in National Security Studies and Cybersecurity, along with certificates in Forensics, Global Diplomacy and International Security, Intelligence, Terrorism, Risk Management, Data Analysis, and Extremist Groups.
We also have an articulation and dual admission agreement with Ocean County College! This allows you to transfer your A.A. or A.S. degree seamlessly, with potential credits earned for the major. If you have any questions, please email securitystudies@njcu.edu
Pace University has two strategic NYC locations and offers 100+ academic majors and 35 combined degree programs. Our locations connect us to bountiful internship opportunities and employers, making our internship program one of the largest in the NY metropolitan area. We make the application process easy. Our flexible transfer credit policy with one-on-one counseling will help you navigate academic program requirements, internship opportunities, transfer credit evaluations, scheduling, and more. There’s no application fee needed to apply!
Ramapo College is the smallest of the NJ Public Colleges and Universities offering a wide range of bachelor’s degrees.
Contact a Transfer Specialist at admissions@ramapo.edu, to learn more about Ramapo and answer any questions you may have. Ramapo College is a dynamic place and we love to share so many great stories with prospective students, such as yourself!
A representative will be visiting the OCC campus on the following date:
Tuesday, February 11, LARS, Bldg. #8 – 10:00am-1:00pm
Interested in transferring to Rider University? Rider participates in seamless transfer opportunities, scholarships, internship opportunities, and a free application. Contact admissions@rider.edu for more information.
Rider University, founded in 1865, is a private institution with around 3,100 undergraduate students. Located in Lawrenceville, NJ, it is approximately an hour away from Ocean County College. Known for its generous transfer scholarships, including the prestigious Full-Tuition Transfer Trustee Scholarship (which has been awarded to three OCC students in recent years), Rider also offers PTK scholarships. The university is recognized for its seamless transfer credit policies, internship opportunities, and guaranteed job or graduate school placement. Additionally, the application is free. Rider offers more than 70 majors, with popular fields such as business, education, film and television, sciences, psychology, and computer science.
Tuition Transfer Trustee Scholarship (awarded to three OCC students in recent years), Rider also offers PTK scholarships. The university is recognized for its seamless transfer credit policies, internship opportunities, and guaranteed job or graduate school placement. Additionally, the application is free. Rider offers more than 70 majors, with popular fields such as business, education, film and television, sciences, psychology, and computer science.
Speak with a representative from Rowan University about transferring to their beautiful campus in Southwest NJ in historic Glassboro NJ. Rowan offers unique majors in over 85 areas and has top programs in Business, Engineering Communications/Broadcast, Health & Athletic Training, Education, and more.
A representative will be visiting the OCC campus on the following dates:
- Tuesday, 2/4 – LARS. Bldg. #8-10:00am-1:00pm
- Tuesday, 2/11 – INST. Bldg. #5-10:00am-1:00pm
- Wednesday, 3/12 – INST. Bldg. #5-10:00am-1:00pm
- Tuesday, 4/15 – LARS. Bldg. #8 10:00am-1:00pm
Explore all that Rutgers University-New Brunswick has to offer! You can apply for scholarships and work-study programs and choose from over 120 undergraduate majors.
Ready to apply?
Contact a transfer admissions specialist to discuss SHU’s renowned transfer experience. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about SHU’s 60+ majors, the transfer policy for community college courses, the application process, student success and career development resources, campus life, and much more.
Visit https://www.sacredheart.edu/ to learn more.
Seton Hall University welcomes you to connect with a transfer admissions counselor to learn more about the transfer application process, including all of the exciting opportunities available to you as a Seton Hall Pirate!
How would you like to take advantage of over 200 career-focused programs, 90 credits in transfer, and tuition discounts for OCC graduates? Southern New Hampshire University will help you seamlessly earn your bachelor’s degree! Learn more about flexible online opportunities including the SNHU/OCC Partnership 3+1 where you can earn 90 credits at OCC in the AS Social Work and Alcohol & Drug Counseling Certification and then have only one year left to complete the Health Services degree at SNHU. Want to learn more?
Click here for more information or contact SNHU Transfer Admissions at 603-645-9687, transfer@snhu.edu.
Stockton University has a transfer pathways program with OCC and is one of OCC’s premier University partnerships with many program-to-program articulation agreements.
Contact: Enrico DeRooy
Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfer Coordinator, International Advisor, E-sports Advisor.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY
609.626.3159
enrico.derooy@stockton.edu
Make a Virtual Appointment With Me Here https://calendly.com/enrico-derooy/transfer-admissions-virtual-appointment
TCNJ – The College of New Jersey
Now is the time to transfer to TCNJ. Known for its natural beauty, the College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township. The College has 39 major buildings, including a state-of-the-art library; an award-winning student center; more than 20 academic computer laboratories; a full range of laboratories for microscopy, science, and technology; a music building with a 300-seat concert hall; and a collegiate recreation and athletic facilities complex. TCNJ has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 7,000 students. Learn more about The College of New Jersey and how you can apply for FREE and #JointhePride of New Jersey!
Thomas Edison State University is an online and flexible option for your Bachelor’s degree where you can transfer up to 90 credits with the TESU/NJ 3+1 Pathways program. Prior learning opportunities as well as, college-level testing are all options to get your degree quickly and easily. There is no application fee when you earn the OCC associate degree. You will receive personalized one-on-one advising to keep you on track to finishing your academic journey. A representative will be visiting the OCC campus on the following dates:
- Tuesday, 1/28 LARS. Bldg. #8 – 10:00am-1:00pm
- Wednesday, 3/12 LARS, Bldg. #8 – 10:00am-1:00pm
- Monday, 3/31 LARS, Bldg. #8 – 10:00am-1:00pm
- Monday, 4/21 LARS, Bldg. #8 – 10:00am-1:00pm
Contact an advisor at University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Office of Admissions to discuss the transfer admission and enrollment process. UNCW is a mid-size university on the coast of North Carolina and is home to nearly 18,000 students. The most popular majors for transfer students are Marine Biology, Business, Film Studies, and Nursing. Apply now!
We thank you for your interest and invite you to learn more about our innovative programs, distinguished faculty, and the welcoming community we call home. At our beautiful campus just minutes from the ocean, you’ll find a world of possibilities. We think big at URI—and we encourage our students to do the same. Contact an academic advisor for more information: 401-874-2993
WGU is a mission-driven, accredited, private, non-profit institution operating as the largest online college in the US with 149K students and 300K+ graduates. We offer affordable degrees and flat rates for unlimited courses.
WPUNJ is located just 20 miles from New York City and offers a wide range of degree programs! Find out more by visiting their Undergraduate Admissions page.
Wilmington Delaware University offers over 200 degree and certificate programs and has flexible course options!
Instant Decision Days
Considering a transfer? Review the 2025 dates below to schedule a meeting with a school representative. Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we’re here to help guide you through the process. To make an appointment, please contact Lisa Gilliar at: lgilliar@ocean.edu
| University | Date |
| Drew University | Monday, February 24th |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) | Tuesday, March 11th |
| Georgian Court | Wednesday, April 9th |
| Kean University | Tuesday, March 4th Tuesday, April 1st |
| Monmouth University | Wednesday, March 12th |
| Montclair University | Thursday, March 6th |
| NJIT | Thursday, February 20th |
| Rowan University | Wednesday, Feb. 19th |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | Thursday, March 13th |
| Seton Hall University | Tuesday, February 18th |
| Stockton University | Tuesday, February 11th |
| The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) | Wednesday, February 26th |
| William Paterson | Tuesday, February 25th |
OCC Dual Advising
KEAN/OCC Dual Advising
Planning to transfer to Kean Ocean? Meet with Richard Harrell, Kean Ocean Admissions Counselor harrellr@kean.edu, and Laura Wills, Director of Transfer & Articulation lwills@ocean.edu to find out how your credits will transfer seamlessly.
Contact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment.
Location: SEB, Bldg. #9
- Thursday, 1/30 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, 2/6 10:00am-1:00pm
- Monday, 2/10 (Manahawkin) 9:30am-12:30pm
- Thursday, 2/20 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, 2/27 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, 3/6 10:00am-1:00pm
- Wed. 3/12 (Manahawkin) 9:30am-12:30pm
- Thursday, 3/27 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, 4/3 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, 4/10 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, 4/17 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, 4/24 (Manahawkin) 9:30am-12:30pm
- Thursday, 5/1 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, 5/8 10:00am-1:00pm
Workshops & Information Sessions
Nursing Transfer Information Session
- Join Laura Wills, Director of Transfer & Articulation to create a plan for your Nursing career to access the next levels: BSN & MSN.
Date: Wednesday, 4/8/25
Time: 2:00-3:00
Location: INST bldg. #5 Room 115
Or via Webex, Join here!
Pre-Nursing Information Sessions
Attention Pre-Nursing students! Join representatives from OCC’s Pre-Nursing Admission, AAS Nursing program, Academic Advising & Transfer Service, and Success Coaching for a Pre-Nursing Information Session! We will discuss the requirements for pre-nursing and provide details about OCC’s nursing programs.
Join us at one of the following sessions below:
Date: Tuesday, 2/11/25
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: LIBR Bldg. # 3 – Room 123
Or via Webex, Join here!
Date: Wednesday, 3/26/25
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Location: LIBR Bldg. # 3 Room 123
Or via Webex, Join here!
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Advising and Transfer Services Office, at 732-255-0400 x 2982. We are located in the Student Enrollment Building #9.