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Getting Ready for Classes

How Do I Buy Textbooks?
Ocean County College's official online bookstore is open! Instead of waiting on line, buying online will save you time. Books are shipped directly to your home.

New Viking Bucks Reward Program!
For every $500 spent in the bookstore, you are eligible to receive $25 in Viking Bucks redeemable toward a future textbook purchase or merchandise.  Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend!  Click on http://bookstore.ocean.edu to order textbooks or enroll in the Viking Bucks Rewards Program.

First Week Checklist

• Know where your classrooms and labs are located. (campus map)
• Attend all of your classes.
• Listen as instructors discuss course goals, expectations, attendance policies and course assignments.
• Read the syllabus for each course.
• Plan a weekly study schedule.
• Find out where each instructor’s office is and his/her office hours.
• Look for quiet places to study on campus.
• Locate computer stations/labs on campus.
• Familiarize yourself with locations of campus academic and personal services.
• Look for places to lower your stress level with exercise.
• Become part of your campus by joining campus groups, clubs or associations.
• Check your campus email through Ocean Cruiser daily!