How to Apply for New Students | Begin Your Journey at OCC

Welcome Future Vikings

Applying to college is an exciting step towards your future. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, making it easy to start your next chapter at OCC.

Apply Now

Are you a new student? You are if you:

Are completing your last high school semester & have never enrolled at OCC

Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency

Haven’t chosen a program, applied, or registered for classes

Not you? Use the How to Apply instructions.

Begin Your Ocean Experience

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The Application Process

Ready to apply to OCC? Use our online platform to begin the application process and start your educational journey at OCC today—all free! For additional assistance, please email HUB@ocean.edu.

Create Your Account

Enter your account information exactly as instructed on the application.
Click the ‘Create Account’ link
Write your username and password for future reference (i.e., when re-entering the system).

Create Your Account

Fill Out Your Application
Make Corrections to Your Data Before Submitting

Explore Financial Aid

Paying for College

Let’s make financing college easier! Submit your FAFSA online and explore scholarship opportunities through the OCC Foundation. We also have Financial Aid Advisors to help guide you through the process.

Explore Financial Aid

Register for your classes today. Secure your spot in the courses you need to ensure a smooth start to your OCC experience.

How to Register

Information for Current Students

Are you already enrolled at OCC and need help registering? Contact your assigned advisor by logging into your Ocean Connect account or emailing Hub@ocean.edu for assistance.

New Student Resource Center

Check out these essential resources that will help you confidently navigate OCC life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our FAQs to find answers to common inquiries about admissions, tuition and fees, and more.

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What is the cost of attending OCC?

The cost is $175.00 per semester credit (for county residents) and most classes are three credits. For more information, check out our tuition and fees schedule.