Ocean County College

Thomas Edison State University Visit
2025-03-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Larson Student Center
Thomas Edison State University is an online and flexible option for your Bachelor’s degree where you can transfer up to 90 credits with TESU/NJ 3+1 Pathways program. Prior learning opportunities as well as, college-level testing are all options to get your degree quickly and easily. There is no application fee when you earn the OCC associate degree. You will receive personalized one-on-one advising to keep you on track to finishing your academic journey.

Rider University Visit
2025-03-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-20 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Larson Student Center
Rider University, founded in 1865, is a private institution with around 3,200 undergraduate students. Located in Lawrenceville, NJ, it is approximately an hour away from Ocean County College. Known for its generous transfer scholarships, including the prestigious Full-Tuition Transfer Trustee Scholarship (which has been awarded to three OCC students in recent years), Rider also offers PTK scholarships, legacy awards, sibling grants, and generous institutional aid. The university is recognized for its seamless transfer credit policies, internship opportunities, and guaranteed job or graduate school placement. Rider offers more than 70 majors, with popular fields such as business, education, film and television, sciences, psychology, cybersecurity, social work, and computer science. Rider also participates in a free-tuition program for qualified NJ Residents.

Transfer Workshops
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Instructional Classroom #312
Take the first step toward a successful transfer by attending one of our Transfer Workshops! Whether you’re exploring majors, learning how to use NJ Transfer, or navigating the application process, these workshops provide the guidance you need for a smooth transition.
Tuesday, 3/25/25 10:00 – 11:00 INST, bldg. #5 Room 312 or via WebEx
https://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=me7e4dbb7e9dc9e04fde8afca82ee1a44
Thursday, 4/10/25 1:00 – 2:00 INST, bldg. #5 Room 312 or via WebEx
https://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=m69bc9e23202f3c03f8fedb6ea374ded7
Tuesday, 4/22/25 1:00 – 2:00 INST, bldg. #5 Room 312 or via WebEx
https://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=maaf364c5a30500e6c1b9ef60c8b8a58d

Rutgers University - NB Instant Decision Day (IDD)
2025-03-13 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Student Enrollment Building
Why wait for a decision? Instead, come to Rutgers University-New Brunswick Instant Decision Day at OCC! Please RSVP to Lisa Gilliar, lgilliar@ocean.edu
Interested in other colleges? Check out the OCC Transfer Events page to see a list of all the college IDDs available this spring. Attend as many as you like!

Monmouth University Instant Decision Day (IDD)
2025-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Student Enrollment Building
Why pay to apply and wait for a decision? Instead, come to Monmouth University’s Instant Decision Day at OCC! Please RSVP to Lisa Gilliar, lgilliar@ocean.edu
Interested in other colleges? Check out the OCC Transfer Events page to see a list of all the college IDDs available this spring. Attend as many as you like!

Rowan University Visit
2025-03-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Instructional Building Lobby
Speak with a representative from Rowan University about transferring to their beautiful campus in Southwest NJ in historic Glassboro NJ. Rowan offers unique majors in over 85 areas and has top programs in Business, Engineering Communications/Broadcast, Health & Athletic Training, Education, and more.

Stockton 3+1 Information Session
2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Library Multi-Purpose Room #123
Learn more about the benefits of a third year at OCC for seamless transfer to Stockton’s Business Programs. Transfer advisors will be available to advise business majors and schedule schedule their 3rd year at OCC! Available Stockton Business Programs:

Accounting
Business Administration
Hospitality
Management
Marketing

WebEx

Fairleigh Dickinson University visit
2025-03-11 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Bartlett Hall 2nd Floor Lobby
Would you like to learn more about New Jersey’s largest private university? Talk to a representative to find out everything FDU has to offer.

Georgian Court University Visit
2025-03-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Larson Student Center
Want to find out more about why Georgian Court University is voted as the top friendliest college by PTK? Come and chat about their generous scholarships, beautiful suburban and historic campus, and the bridge program for transfer credit. Choose from many undergraduate programs in areas such as Art, Business, Education, Health & Exercise Science, Nursing, Social Work, and more.

Montclair University Instant Decision Day (IDD)
2025-03-06 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Student Enrollment Building
Why pay to apply and wait for a decision? Instead, come to Montclair University’s Instant Decision Day at OCC! Please RSVP to Lisa Gilliar, lgilliar@ocean.edu
Interested in other colleges? Check out the OCC Transfer Events page to see a list of all the college IDDs available this spring. Attend as many as you like!

Felician University Visit
2025-03-04 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Larson Student Center
Interested in transferring to Felician University? Speak with a representative on the OCC Campus.

Kean Ocean Instant Decision Day (IDD)
2025-03-04 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Student Enrollment Building
Why pay to apply and wait for a decision? Instead, come to Kean Ocean’s Instant Decision Day at OCC! Please RSVP to Lisa Gilliar, lgilliar@ocean.edu
Interested in other colleges? Check out the OCC Transfer Events page to see a list of all the college IDDs available this spring. Attend as many as you like!

Transfer Workshop
2025-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Instructional Classroom #320
Students are required to attend a workshop prior to meeting with a Transfer Advisor. At the General Transfer Workshop, students will learn how:

to plan for a successful transfer
to utilize NJ Transfer
to use college websites to gather information
to select a major that aligns with transfer and career goals

In-person or via WebEx
RSVP is not required.

Wilmington University visit
2025-03-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Instructional Building Lobby
Looking to transfer to Wilmington University? They offer over 200 degree and certificate programs and have flexible course options!

Stockton 3+1 Information Session
2025-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Instructional Classroom #213
Learn more about the benefits of a third year at OCC for seamless transfer to Stockton’s Business Programs:

Accounting
Business Administration
Hospitality
Management
Marketing

WebEx link

William Patterson University visit
2025-02-25 10:00 - 12:15 UTC | Bartlett Hall 2nd Floor Lobby
A representative from William Patterson will be on campus today! WPU is located just 20 miles from New York City and offers a wide range of degree programs!

Drew University visit
2025-02-24 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Larson Student Center
Interested in transferring to Drew University? Speak with a representative today to learn more about their College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies.

Transfer Workshop
2025-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Students are required to attend a workshop prior to meeting with a Transfer Advisor. At the General Transfer Workshop, students will learn how:

to plan for a successful transfer
to utilize NJ Transfer
to use college websites to gather information
to select a major that aligns with transfer and career goals

Friday, 2/21/25 – 10:00 – 11:00am
RSVP for these sessions is not required.

NJIT Instant Decision Day (IDD)
2025-02-20 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Student Enrollment Building
Why pay to apply and wait for a decision? Instead, come to NJIT’s Instant Decision Day at OCC! Please RSVP to Lisa Gilliar, lgilliar@ocean.edu
Interested in other colleges? Check out the OCC Transfer Events page to see a list of all the college IDDs available this spring. Attend as many as you like!

Rowan Instant Decision Day (IDD)
2025-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Student Enrollment Building
Why pay to apply and wait for a decision? Instead come to Rowan’s Instant Decision Day at OCC! Please RSVP to Lisa Gilliar, lgilliar@ocean.edu
Interested in other colleges? Check out the OCC Transfer Events page to see a list of all the college IDDs available this spring. Attend as many as you like!

Wilmington University visit
2025-02-13 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Bartlett Hall 2nd Floor Lobby
Interested in Wilmington University? They offer over 200 degree and certificate programs and have flexible course options!

Transfer Workshop
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Students are required to attend a workshop prior to meeting with a Transfer Advisor. At the General Transfer Workshop, students will learn how:

to plan for a successful transfer
to utilize NJ Transfer
to use college websites to gather information
to select a major that aligns with transfer and career goals

Friday, 2/21/25 – 10:00 – 11:00am WebEx option only
RSVP for these sessions is not required. Sessions are hy-flex and can be attended in person or via WebEx.

Pre-Nursing Information Sessions
2025-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Library
Attention Pre-Nursing students! Join representatives from OCC’s Pre-Nursing Admission, AAS Nursing program, Academic Advising & Transfer Service, and Success Coaching for a Pre-Nursing Information Session! We will discuss the requirements for pre-nursing and provide details about OCC’s nursing programs.
Join us at one of the following sessions below:
Date: Tuesday, 2/11/25
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: LIBR Bldg. # 3 – Room 123
Or via Webex, Join here!
Date: Wednesday, 3/26/25
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Location: LIBR Bldg. # 3 Room 123
Or via Webex, Join here!

Ramapo College Visit
2025-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Larson Student Center
Ramapo College is the smallest of the NJ Public Colleges and Universities and offers a wide range of bachelor’s degrees to choose from.
Contact a Transfer Specialist at admissions@ramapo.edu, to learn more about Ramapo and answer any questions you may have. Ramapo College is a dynamic place and we love to share so many great stories with prospective students, such as yourself!

Research Networking Event
2025-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Conference Center #109 A&B – Building #10
Explore research at OCC by chatting with faculty and staff.

Develop skills for graduate school admission:

Graduate with Honors
Gain Scholarships
Make your transfer application stand out
Boost your resume for that perfect job
