Fall 2012 Planning and Registration Guidelines for Current Students

Registration for the Fall 2012 semester begins April 10, 2012.  Classes start on Wednesday, September 5, 2012.  Please follow the steps outlined below.

Step One: Planning
Fall 2012 Planning begins now!

• Log onto your Ocean Cruiser account
  • If you don’t know your OCC id number or your user name for Ocean Cruiser, please visit www.ocean.edu/username.htm
    
    

    For more information about logging in to Ocean Cruiser, online classes, and the bookstore visit www.ocean.edu/admissions/occ_online.htm
    
    

• In the “My WebAdvisor” column click “Program Evaluation” under Academic Profile   
  Choose your degree program and run a program evaluation.  If you are pursuing a degree program that does not match the one listed speak to an advisor to change your curriculum. 
  
  
  • Use your program evaluation and the matching curriculum guide at http://www.ocean.edu/campus/student_services/advising/degree_requirements.htm  to begin choosing courses.
  • Approved General Education Courses
    
    
• View the Fall 2012 schedule by searching for sections in Ocean Cruiser

Note:
Placement test:

If you have not yet taken the college placement test or have not been officially waived out of the requirement by submitting appropriate SAT scores http://www.ocean.edu/admissions/testing.htm or transferred in college level Math or English courses from another school, you must take the placement test prior to registering for your 12th credit.  Call the Testing Center at 732-255-0401 to schedule an appointment.

Transfer credits:

If you would like to receive transfer credits for previously earned college credits, have an official transcript sent to the Registration & Records Office.  Once an evaluation of your transcript is completed you will be informed what courses have transferred toward your degree program.

Advising begins March 26, 2012

• If you have questions regarding course selection speak to your assigned advisor. Please note: Assigned advisors can change from semester to semester.
  
  
• Most students will be assigned a department to academically advise them.  Faculty or administrators of your assigned department can academically advise.  Some students will be assigned to a specific person.
  
  
• Find your assigned advisor
• Log into your Ocean Cruiser account
• In the “My WebAdvisor” column click on “My Profile” under Academic Profile.
• Scroll to “Advisor Name” which will have your assigned department or person.  If “Advisor Name” appears blank and you would like assistance in selecting your courses, visit the Academic Advising Office http://www.ocean.edu/campus/student_services/advising/advising.htm.
  
  
• Use the chart to find the location and contact information of your assigned department or person.
  • If you have difficulty reaching your assigned advisor, or have a concern regarding your advisor assignment, contact the Office of Academic Affairs or the Department Dean.

Department Locations  

Registration begins April 10, 2012

• Course section selection:  Many courses are held at off campus sites so be sure you are aware of the location of the course section you are selecting.
  
  
• Registration: Register early (on or after April 10, 2012) to get your best schedule
• Online via WebAdvisor: Many students have access to register online by logging into their Ocean Cruiser account at: http://www.ocean.edu/cruiser.htm
  
  
• Online registration is no longer available once the semester begins
  
  
• For more information about who cannot register online please visit http://www.ocean.edu/admissions/webadvisor_restricted_students.htm  
  
  
• In Person: You may register in the Registration & Records Office, Monday-Thursday from 9am-7pm and Friday from 9am-4pm.  Assigned advisor hours are posted in the departments.
  
  
• Restrictions:
• Accounting: You cannot register for courses if you owe the college money.
• Course prerequisites: You cannot register for a course if you have not met the course's prerequisites

• Jump start: High school students must re-submit the admissions “green” form to the Registration & Records Office every semester.  Please visit http://www.ocean.edu/welcome/feature.htm
  
  
• Silver Edge, Unemployment, and certain Volunteer programs: must wait until September 4, 2012 to register.
  
  
• Adding: September 5- September 13 you can add a course by registering in the Registration & Records Office.  From September 14 - September 18 you can add a course with permission of the instructor only.  Obtain the signature of the instructor on the Add/ Drop form then register in the Registration & Records Office by September 18, 2012 at the latest.
  
  
• Dropping/withdrawing: From September 5- September 13, 2012 you can drop a course in the Registration & Records Office but you will be responsible for paying 50% of the tuition.  September 19 until November 7, 2012 you can withdraw from a course with the signature of the instructor but you will be responsible for paying 100% of the tuition.

• Graduation: If you are planning to graduate in May 2012, and have not yet applied, the application is past due and must be submitted immediately.  Applications are available in the Registration and Records Office.  Note an application for graduation is required even if you do not plan to participate in a Commencement Ceremony. 

• Questions about registration can be directed to 732-255-0304

Step Four: Payment
Payment is due at the time of registration

• Payment is due at the time of registration: Courses must be dropped on or before September 4, 2012 to be relieved of financial obligation.
  
  
• Payment in full:
• Online via WebAdvisor: Use a credit card by clicking on “Make a Payment” under Financial Information.
• In person: Use cash, check or credit card at the cashiers office, Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  
  
• Financial Aid:  In order for your financial aid to be in place for the Fall term, you must have your FAFSA filed and all documents to the Financial Aid office by May 11, 2012.  The FAFSA needs to be completed every year regardless of the aid you previously received.
  
  
• Payment plan: The payment plan will divide your balance over a period of specific payment periods.  Payment plans must be set up by visiting the cashiers office every semester, additional contract fee required.
  
  
• Questions about payment can be directed to 732-255-0324