Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust

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.

Semester Lengths

Ocean County College offers a variety of term lengths for Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust students, allowing flexibility in pacing and course load. Courses are offered in 15-week, 10-week, and 7-week terms throughout the academic year.

• 15-Week Terms
  • Traditional full-length courses
  • Offered during the Spring and Fall semesters
  • Best for students who prefer a traditional pace with more time to absorb material while balancing work, family, or other long-term commitments.
• 10-Week Terms
  • Moderately paced courses
  • Offered during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters
  • Ideal for students who want to move at a slightly faster pace while still maintaining structure and flexibility throughout the term.
• 7-Week Terms
  • Shorter, accelerated courses
  • Offered during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters
  • A good fit for students who can dedicate consistent time each week and prefer shorter, fast-paced courses. Courses within this term allow students to maximize the amount of courses they can take, following BHMT policy.

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.
  • For helpful student success resources (like time management and study skills information, click here.
• 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 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
• 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?

Technology Requirements

To successfully complete online coursework at Ocean County College, you’ll need a few basic tools:

• A laptop or desktop computer. Online courses cannot be completed using only a smartphone or tablet.
  • Your computer must have a working camera and microphone. These are used for online exams and assignments.
• You must use Google Chrome as your browser.
  • If you are not currently using Google Chrome, you can download it for free by clicking here.