Due to weather conditions, the Ocean County College campus and Ocean County College Manahawkin will be closed on January 27, 2026. All services will be provided remotely. No classes will meet in person on January 27, 2026. Most classes will meet remotely via Webex. Be sure to check your OCC email and connect with your instructor for instructions regarding your specific classes.
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Closure of the main campus and OCC Manahawkin due to inclement weather or other emergency will be announced according to the following schedule:
In the event that a DELAYED OPENING occurs in the middle of a class period, students and faculty are advised that if your class has one hour or longer of instruction/lab/studio time remaining – your class WILL meet. For example, your class meets from 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. There is a 12:00 noon delayed opening. Your class WILL meet for the remainder of the class period from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m.
However, if your class has less than one hour of instruction/lab/studio time remaining – your class will NOT meet. For example, your class meets from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. There is a 10:00 a.m. delayed opening. Your class will NOT meet.
In the event that an EARLY DISMISSAL occurs in the middle of a class period, students and faculty are advised that if your class has one hour or longer of instruction/lab/studio time before the early dismissal – your class WILL meet. For example, your class meets from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. There is a 3:00 p.m. early dismissal. Your class WILL meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
However, if your class has less than one hour of instruction/lab/studio time before the early dismissal – your class will NOT meet. For example, your class meets from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. There is a 1:00 p.m. early dismissal. Your class will NOT meet.
If the College closes, one of the following will occur:
Your instructors will let you know which option applies to your course.
If the College closes, OCC Manahawkin will close, unless an emergency requires unique closing decisions at either the Toms River or Manahawkin location.
If the College is closed, OCC’s Off-Campus classes will be held remotely.
If the College is open but an off-campus site is closed, Off-Campus classes at that site will be cancelled.
Emergency closing information will be available via:
In addition to these outlets, local media are expected to announce college closings – but students are urged to check the website or phone message to get the most accurate and up-to-date information.
If the College is open, there will be no announcement.
The following radio and TV stations will also announce college closings: