
On behalf of College President, Dr. Pamela Monaco, and our esteemed faculty and staff, welcome to Ocean County College! We are thrilled to have you join our online learning community as a member of the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust.
Through the trust, you have access to a wide variety of fully online courses, certificates, degree programs, and professional certifications. At OCC, you will benefit from asynchronous course offerings that are designed with flexibility in mind. You will have the support of our award-winning faculty and gain access to innovative technologies that are integrated into your coursework. Our rigorous academic programs are designed to help you achieve your educational and career aspirations!
As a Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust student, you receive personalized concierge services, with me as your primary point of contact at OCC. I am here to help you every step of the way– from application to graduation! You will also have access to academic coaching, tutoring services, and the full suite of OCC resources– all available remotely to support your success.
Please do not hesitate to reach out at any time. I am excited to assist you during your time here at Ocean. Congratulations on taking this important step to achieving your goals!
Best,
Calleigh Kearns
Enrollment Services Advisor, Partnerships & Outreach
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Take a class or complete pre-requisites
Students who are not looking to earn a degree here at OCC but would like to take classes are able to do so through the Ben U program by the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust. Ben U offers a diverse group of courses and students looking to complete pre-requisites opt to go this route. The list of Ben U approved courses is as follows:
LAB SCIENCES (4cr)
- BIOL 114: Principles of Biological Science
- BIOL 130: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIOL 161: General Biology I
- BIOL 162: General Biology II
- BIOL 232: Microbiology
- CHEM 180: Introductory Chemistry
- CHEM 181: General Chemistry I
- CHEM 182: General Chemistry II
- CHEM 283: Organic Chemistry I
Social Sciences (3CR)
- SOCI 181: Introductory Sociology
- PSYC 172: General Psychology
- PSYC 278: Lifespan Development
HUmanities (3cr)
- COMM 154: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- ENGL 151: English I
- PHIL 191: Introductory Philosophy
- PHIL 192: Contemporary Ethical Issues
- SPAN 151: Elementary Spanish I
College Success + Student Development (2cr)
- STSC 150: Student Success Seminar
HIstory (3cr)
- HIST 171: Western Civilization to 1650
- HIST 172: Western Civilization from 1650
- HIST 173: US History to 1877
- HIST 174: US History from 1877
- HIST 181: World Civilization to 1660
- HIST 182: World Civilization from 1660
Health sciences (3cr)
- AHMT 110: Medical Terminology
Mathematics
- MATH 156: Intro Statistics (3cr)
- MATH 166: Topics in Algebra (4cr)
If you are looking to enroll in any of the above courses and this will be your first time taking classes at OCC, proceed to the Getting Started section. If you are a returning student, your next steps can be found under the Registration Steps section!
Questions? You can book a time to meet with Calleigh by clicking here.
earn a degree or certificate for college credit
Funding from the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust will cover any degree or certificate program that can be completed 100% online. To view a list of BHMT approved online degree and certification program offerings, click here!
Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust policy requires students who are interested in pursuing a degree program to obtain an Intent to Enroll Form from their Academic Coach at Ben Hudnall prior to enrolling in classes. This letter lets OCC know that trust will be funding your program. To obtain the Intent to Enroll form, you must:
- Meet with your BHMT Career Coach to discuss your career & educational goals.
- Not sure who your BHMT Career Coach is? You can search by your NUID here.
- NOTE: if you are pursuing a certificate program, you are encouraged (but not required) to meet with your BHMT Career Coach.
- Meet with your BHMT Academic Coach to review the commitment and rigor of the program and receive their approval.
- Complete the Intent to Enroll Form with your Coach and ensure it is sent to BHMT@ocean.edu
While you are moving through the process of getting the Intent to Enroll form, you should also submit an application to the college. For the steps on how to do that, go to the Getting Started section. Then, set up a time to meet with your advisor, Calleigh Kearns, to discuss potential transfer credit, your goals, review your desired program, and register for classes! You can book a time to meet with Calleigh by clicking here.
enroll in a google certification program
Here at OCC, you can earn a nationally recognized Google certification in seven different subjects, completely covered by the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust. These programs are not for credit and are offered through the Workforce Education department.
Google Programs Offered at Ocean County College:
- CECI 845B: Google Cybersecurity
- CEBM 660B: Google Data Analytics
- CECI 731B: Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
- CECI 727B: Google IT Support
- CECI 733B: Google IT Python & Automation
- CECI 844B: Google Project Management
- CECI 272B: Google UX Design
Important INformation about our Google Programs:
These programs are asynchronous and self-paced. You will be granted access to the program for 12 months and it is your responsibility to complete the courses and earn the certification by the end of the program. Failure to complete may result in a temporary suspension of BHMT funding.
They also do not follow the same academic calendar or add/drop policies as the for-credit courses. If you enroll in a program, you must drop before the start date in order to not have a balance sent to BHMT.
To register for one of the Google Professional Certification Programs, click here. If you are having trouble registering, please reach out to Calleigh Kearns for assistance. You can book a time to meet with Calleigh by clicking here.
Getting Started
Your first step towards enrolling at OCC is going to be submitting a FREE application!
You can view (and download) a step-by-step guide to applying to OCC here:
A few things to note when filling out your application:
- If you are looking to pursue a degree or certificate program, make sure to select the proper program and ensure you have followed the correct steps through Ben Hudnall.
- If you are looking to enroll in a professional certification program, please view the Google Certification Programs page.
If you have questions at any point in the process, connect with Calleigh Kearns for assistance!
Important Information
Deadlines
As part of a minimum grade policy from Ben Hudnall, please note the deadlines in the OCC Refund Policy and familiarize yourself with how these could impact you.
Access the Academic Calendar for all semesters here. This calendar provides you with start and end dates, app/drop periods, and withdrawal deadlines by term.
You can view the add/drop and withdrawal college policies here under Policy 5144. As BHMT students you have a few exceptions to these policies. The BHMT-specific add/drop policy is as follows
- Dropping a course before the first day of the term → no balance due.
- Drop from the first day of the term until the first Monday of the term → no balance due.
- Students who do not access their course by the first Monday after the term begins will be administratively dropped by their advisor on that Monday.
- This action will not result in a balance due
- If a student wishes to be re-enrolled after being administratively dropped, they may do so during the add/drop period, provided that space remains available in the course.
- Drop after the first Monday of the term through the end of the posted add/drop period → 50% of balance due.
- This is considered an unsuccessful attempt by BHMT.
- Any drops after the add/drop period are considered course withdrawals → full cost of course due.
- This is considered an unsuccessful attempt by BHMT.
Why is this important?
Per Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust policy, any change in scheduling that results in a balance will be considered an unsuccessful attempt and can put future funding in jeopardy. It is important to reach out to Calleigh Kearns and your BHMT Coaches before deciding to drop or withdraw from a course.
Semester Lengths
OCC offers a variety of term lengths for Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust students to choose from. Classes are offered over a span of 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 7.5 weeks. The terms are labeled as follows:
- Full Term (15 weeks)
- Spring 15-Week
- Fall 15-Week
- Quick Term (10 weeks)
- Fall Quick Term
- Summer 10-Week Term
- Spring Quick Term
- Accelerated (7.5 weeks)
- Spring
- Accelerated Term 1 & Accelerated Term 2
- Summer
- Accelerated Term 3 & Accelerated Term 4
- Fall
- Accelerated Term 5 & Accelerated Term 6
- Spring
Course Syllabi
If your specific course syllabus is not available yet, you can download a master copy through our Simple Syllabus library.
You can use the master syllabi as an example of what information is covered in the course. It can be filtered by term length at the top, too.
Student Support
Ocean County College and the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust provide a variety of support services to help you succeed as a student. These resources are available to assist you at every step of your journey. Here are some of the support services that are available to you and how to access them:
- BHMT Student Direct Point of Contact
- Your direct point of contact for anything you may need during your time at OCC is Calleigh Kearns. Calleigh can connect you with any of the resources available, offer academic and success coaching, and will serve as your Academic Advisor.
- Career and Academic Coaches at BHMT
- The Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust has a team of Career and Academic Coaches available to assist in aligning your academic plans with your goals, provide academic coaching services, and support in understanding your BHMT benefits and their policies. Not sure who your Career Coach is? You can find yours by inputting your NUID here.
- Tutoring Services
- All BHMT students have access to OCC’s free online Tutoring Center. They offer standard tutoring, writing center review, citation and formatting assistance, and more. Sessions can be conducted synchronously via WebEx or asynchronous over email. For information about the Tutoring Center and the steps to book an appointment, click here.
- Counseling Services
- The Counseling Center at OCC is a team of dedicated professionals that offer a wide-variety of free counseling services to OCC students. Services are offered virtually via phone or secure video. To learn more about the Counseling Center, click here.
- Student IT Help Desk and Technical Support
- As an online student, OCC has a team to assist with any technology needs. If you need assistance with online applications, check out our Technical Support page. For direct contact with a member of our IT support team, you can call:
- 1-844-344-3113 during business hours
- 1-866-861-1122 for the after hours, off-site, Student Help Desk
- As an online student, OCC has a team to assist with any technology needs. If you need assistance with online applications, check out our Technical Support page. For direct contact with a member of our IT support team, you can call:
- Disability Services
- All students have the right to equal access to academic and environmental accommodations. The Disability Services office provides the tools necessary to support students and provide qualified students with disabilities the accommodations they need. To learn more about our Disability Services office and the process of requesting accommodations, click here.
How to Login to Ocean Connect
Ocean Connect is the Ocean County College student portal. You will use Ocean Connect to access your current courses, register for upcoming terms, and access your student account. You can login at this link: Ocean Connect
- Username and Password
- Within 24 hours of submitting your application, you will receive an email with your Ocean Connect username.
- Typically, it is firstname_lastname@students.ocean.edu
- Your initial password is your OCC student ID number. Here is how to find your ID number:
- OCC student ID numbers always start with 0 and are seven digits long.
- To view your ID number, you can find it on the My Account page of OCC’s Online Application.
- If we have your social security number on file, you can use this link to search for your ID number: What’s My OCC ID?
- Within 24 hours of submitting your application, you will receive an email with your Ocean Connect username.
Registration Steps
You can register for courses on your own through Ocean Connect or by meeting with you Academic Advisor, Calleigh Kearns virtually through WebEx or over the phone.
Book a time to meet with Calleigh by clicking here.
If you choose to register on your own, use these instructions to the right to ensure you do so correctly!

After You Register
New Students
Now that you are officially registered for courses, welcome! Please ensure that you have access to your Ocean Connect account. Click here to view your next steps to make sure you are set up for success.
- Familiarize yourself with Ocean Connect.
- Know the academic standards and plagiarism policy.
- Review the online Canvas Orientation or schedule a virtual onboarding to your account with Calleigh.
- Your student email will become active within 72 hours of your initial registration.
- It is highly recommended that you check your OCC student email daily. This is the primary mode of communication that the college (and your professors) will use to reach you.
Accessing Classes
This information is for those taking for-credit courses. If you are in any Google Programs, these instructions vary. Click here to view information on accessing your courses.
Classes will become available in Canvas five days before the start of the semester. If you register earlier than that, do not worry if you don’t see your classes in Canvas.
On the first day of the term, you are highly encouraged to complete the following:
- Review the Get Started Module
- Locate your textbook and virtual lab room, if applicable
- Set up Honorlock, our virtual proctoring software*
- Review the Active Participation Policy:
- To actively participate, take one of the following three actions within the first three days of the term:
- Post to a discussion board (Introduction Discussion DO count.)
- Take a quiz or test (Orientation Quizzes DO count.)
- Submit an item in the DropBox
- NOTE: simply logging in and/or emailing the professor DOES NOT count towards active participation.
- It is strongly recommended that you log in and actively participate on the first day of the term.
- To actively participate, take one of the following three actions within the first three days of the term:
*Honorlock is a service used by OCC to provide online test proctoring. Usage of a webcam is required and it will be used to monitor students during exams. For more information on Honorlock, click here.it the application and connect with Calleigh Kearns to discuss potential transfer credit, your goals, review your desired program, and register for classes!
Contact Me:
Calleigh Kearns
Enrollment Services Advisor, Partnerships & Outreach
ckearns@ocean.edu
732-255-0400 ext: 2359
