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OCC Manahawkin Happenings

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Academic & Student Services Events

OCC Manahawkin provides all student services including advising, registration, and financial aid. We are dedicated to providing a full college experience to our students. In addition to the academic services available at OCC Manahawkin, students can participate in clubs and organizations without traveling to the main campus. Students can also take advantage of discounts and trips offered through the Student Life Office. For questions, please call 732-255-0348 or e-mail studentlife@ocean.edu.

What’s Going On…

58th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Please join us in celebrating our graduates, prominently displayed on our lobby TV monitor! We wish them all the best, as they head to Commencement on Wednesday, May 21 at 4:00 p.m. (rain date Thursday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m.)!

The Fall 2025 Schedule is available now! Don’t hesitate to contact the OCCM team if you have questions regarding Fall (or Summer) scheduling. We are happy to assist!

Job OpportunityHiring Registered Nurses

Email – Please check your email accounts daily. This is the best way to keep up with college/building activities, as well as individual class updates (including any last-minute cancellations).

OCC Foundation Graduation ScholarshipApply for a scholarship today!
Visit the Foundation Scholarships webpage for more information and events.

2025 Schedule Info

Fall 2025 Registration is Open! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeff, Jenna, and Brian with any questions, we are happy to help!

Summer 2025

  • 2025 Summer First Five starts on 5/19/2025
  • 2025 Accelerated Three starts on 5/19/2025
  • 2025 Summer Ten starts on 5/19/2025
  • 2025 Summer Second Five starts on 6/25/2025
  • 2025 Summer Six-Week starts on 6/26/2025
  • 2025 Summer Accelerated 4 starts on 7/11/2025

Fall 2025

  • 2025 Fall Term starts on 9/3/2025
  • 2025 Accelerated Five starts on 9/3/2025
  • 2025 Fall 10-Week Term starts on 10/8/2025
  • 2025 Accelerated Six starts on 10/28/2025

Please note: high school students taking college credits while in school can visit our Early College page for more information.

Refer to our Academic and Registration calendar for important dates for each semester and term, including refund and withdrawal deadlines.

Visiting Departments

Students are invited to explore academic programs and meet faculty and staff to better understand the courses and resources available. It’s a chance to ask questions, learn about career paths, and see how the department supports student success. Visiting departments can help prospective and current students make informed decisions about their academic journey and future opportunities.

The team will be at OCCM throughout the Summer (check the website for updated hours), so please don’t hesitate to reach out and/or stop in if you have any questions!

OCC Manahawkin Food Pantry

The OCCM Wellness/Helping Hands Space is open to all students and staff seeking a quiet place to relax, grab a snack to get through the day, or take something home!

Important Information

  • The OCC Manahawkin Food Pantry is ready to assist.  Please connect with anyone on the team if you need anything, so we can point you in the right direction.
  • Please connect with an advisor if you need a student ID.
  • Students – feel free to use the student lounge areas anytime during the week to study. All are welcome!
  • OCC Manahawkin opens at 7:30 a.m., Monday-Thursday, and at 8:00 a.m. on Friday.  In the event the staff member(s) opening OCC Manahawkin at 7:30 am are running late, (due to unforeseen circumstances), please know another staff member is scheduled to arrive by 8:00 a.m. each day.  Be advised that 8:00 a.m. classes will always be able to run at their regularly scheduled time.
  • Don’t forget to check out some amazing shows at the Ocean County College Robert J. Novins Planetarium throughout the month!

OCC Manahawkin is available to assist with any questions or concerns. Please review our website for specific hours of operation. Our team of Student Advisors (Jeff and Jenna) and our security team (Linda and Jeff) are here to help with anything you need!

Staff Contact Information

Questions? Get in touch with us!

Brian Schillaci

Director, Manahawkin Campus

732 255 0400 ext. 2994
bschillaci@ocean.edu

Jeffrey Kurz

Student services & recruitment, OCCM

732 255 0400 ext. 695
jkurz@ocean.edu

Jenna McAteer

Academic Advisor, OCCM

732 255 0400 ext. 2990
jmcateer@ocean.edu