Registration

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:
    1. Log into Ocean Connect
    2. Go to Student Planning
    3. Select “Plan & Schedule”
    4. Click the “Advising” tab

• 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)
  • Fill out an OCC application
  • Visit the HUB web page for more information

• 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
  • Step-by-Step instructions (PDF)
• 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.