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Laser Taylor Swift
Laser Taylor Swift
What’s better than a Tay Swift playlist? A Tay Swift playlist set to laser lights! Enjoy unforgettable hits from all of her ten distinct eras. Sing along to all your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser light can. Players gonna play, haters gonna hate, fakers gonna fake, so […]
Laser Beatles
Laser Beatles
The Fab Four’s best spanning 6 years and 11 albums becomes the background for dazzling laser art and spectacular digital and analog effects. All ages and backgrounds will appreciate this fantasy tribute of music and light to The Beatles and how they helped define a generation. Laser Show Runtime 47 Minutes Get Tickets This show […]
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Wonders of the Seasonal Sky
Wonders of the Seasonal Sky
Join our live Planetarium presenter for an in-depth tour of our current sky over New Jersey! This ever-changing program explores the season’s constellations, bright stars, visible planets, deep sky objects, and celestial highlights. Constellation mythology and recent events are also included. Prepare to ask questions and even answer them as our presenter creates an informal […]
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Annual OCC Viking 5K and Fun Run
Annual OCC Viking 5K and Fun Run
Lace up your running shoes in support of Ocean County College! This event is an annual tradition aimed at supporting the Foundation’s mission of enhancing access to higher education for Ocean County residents through scholarships and awards. Race Registration 7:30AM 9:00AM 5K Hosted by The Ocean County College Foundation & Ocean County College Athletics
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Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day!
Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day!
Spotlight Employer Day! Employers from various industries will be tabling in the Larson Student Center from 10-2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the semester to recruit job and internship opportunities and network with students. Stop by and speak to a representative! Sept 9 – Flagstar Bank – Business Finance Sept 10 – 7 Brew NJ […]
Career Services Tabling – Toms River Campus
Career Services Tabling – Toms River Campus
Sept 9 – Career Services Tabling Career Services is here to promote our services, connect with students, and provide information about job opportunities, workshops, and career fairs to help with career development and job searches at the Larson Student Center from 10-2.
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Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day!
Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day!
Spotlight Employer Day! Employers from various industries will be tabling in the Larson Student Center from 10-2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the semester to recruit job and internship opportunities and network with students. Stop by and speak to a representative! Sept 9 – Flagstar Bank – Business Finance Sept 10 – 7 Brew NJ […]
Career Services Tabling – Manahawkin Campus
Career Services Tabling – Manahawkin Campus
Career Services is here to promote our services, connect with students, and provide information about job opportunities, workshops, and career fairs to help with career development and job searches at the Manahawkin campus from 10-2.
Laser Taylor Swift
Laser Taylor Swift
What’s better than a Tay Swift playlist? A Tay Swift playlist set to laser lights! Enjoy unforgettable hits from all of her ten distinct eras. Sing along to all your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser light can. Players gonna play, haters gonna hate, fakers gonna fake, so […]
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Kean Ocean Dual Advising
Kean Ocean Dual Advising
Planning to transfer to Kean Ocean? Meet with advisors from both Ocean County College and Kean Ocean University to find out how your credits will transfer seamlessly. Contact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment.
Western Governors University Visit
Western Governors University Visit
WGU is a nonprofit online university dedicated to making higher education accessible for as many people as possible. Everything we do at Western Governors University is aimed at increasing accessibility and opportunity for each student, regardless of their background, motivations, or life situation. Students with an associate’s degree can potentially complete their bachelor’s degree in as […]
Commemorative 9/11 Documentary Screening
Commemorative 9/11 Documentary Screening
You’re invited to a special 9/11 Documentary Series screening to honor and remember those affected by 9/11. The titles to be screened are: 102 Minutes That Changed America Portraits From Ground Zero One World Trade
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Alexa Stier, piano
Alexa Stier, piano
Get Tickets Bösendorfer Recital Room (Building 11A) Tickets $10 General Admission Seating This program explores the connection between bird calls, nature, and the supernatural. Rameau’s Tendres Plaintes evokes sighing, melancholic gestures, while Le Rappel des Oiseaux explores birdsong through elaborate ornamentations, idiosyncratic to the French baroque keyboard style. In Olivier Messiaen’s Petites Esquisses d’Oiseaux, robins, blackbirds, thrushes, and […]
Sunset Meditation
Sunset Meditation
How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Exercise is one way. Physical activity and fitness have been discussed in many NASA outreach efforts. However, outreach efforts regarding other branches of health, such as emotional, psychological, and social well-being, are lacking. Given that jobs come with stress, a global understanding of the science […]
Experience the Aurora
Experience the Aurora
Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, our crews captured timelapse images of the Aurora Borealis with high-resolution digital SLR cameras outfitted with fisheye lenses. The results are spectacular. For the first time, the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive […]
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2025 SUP the River
2025 SUP the River
Make a splash for Ocean County College! Join OCC and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Toms River at the Toms River Yacht Club. Awards to the top three finishers in each category and gender, and a kid-friendly short course to wrap up the races! This competition is open to all levels. Check-In starts at 7:30AM 9:00AM Start […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the […]
The Stars From My Backyard
The Stars From My Backyard
A live presenter uses “the magic of the dome” to teach school-aged children about the sun, moon, weather, and the constellations and planets visible in the current sky. Along the way, fun stories, songs, and even a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction to the sky for elementary school-aged children and their families. […]
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Rider University Visit
Rider University Visit
Rider University is a private institution 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). In […]
General Transfer Workshop
General Transfer Workshop
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 […]
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Fall Club Fair
Fall Club Fair
Stop by the Club Fair to learn about the active clubs on campus! Students and advisors will be on hand to answer questions and let you know about the awesome […]
Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day
Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day
Spotlight Employer Day! Employers from various industries will be tabling in the Larson Student Center from 10-2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the semester to recruit job and internship opportunities and network with students. Stop by and speak to a representative! Sept 9 – Flagstar Bank – Business Finance Sept 10 – 7 Brew NJ […]
Group Transfer Workshop
Group Transfer Workshop
Transfer advisors will be available to answer your questions and review your credits for transfer. Contact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment.
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Thomas Edison State University visit
Thomas Edison State University visit
TESU is an online flexible option for your bachelor’s degree where you can transfer up to 90 credits with the 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 […]
Fall Club Fair
Fall Club Fair
Stop by the Club Fair to learn about the active clubs on campus! Students and advisors will be on hand to answer questions and let you know about the awesome plans they have for the semester. You will also be able to find out the days and times for the club meetings and events!
Kean Ocean Dual Advising
Kean Ocean Dual Advising
Planning to transfer to Kean Ocean? Meet with advisors from both Ocean County College and Kean Ocean University to find out how your credits will transfer seamlessly. Contact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment.
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Stockton visit
Stockton visit
Stockton University has a transfer pathways program with OCC and is one of OCC’s premier University partnerships with many program-to-program and 3+1 articulation agreements. Visit Stockton Transfer Agreement page to find out more.
Kean Ocean Dual Advising
Kean Ocean Dual Advising
Planning to transfer to Kean Ocean? Meet with advisors from both Ocean County College and Kean Ocean University to find out how your credits will transfer seamlessly. Contact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment.
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Laser Prince
Laser Prince
The Purple One, His Royal Badness, the Artist formerly known as Prince. Despite a career of name changes, one thing remains constant: Prince’s purple reign over his kingdom of funk, soul, and pop endures long beyond his lifetime. So, don your raspberry beret, park your little red Corvette, and get delirious as you witness a […]
Laser David Bowie
Laser David Bowie
Be a Rebel Rebel and wear red shoes to dance to the blues! Enjoy the music of David Bowie, aka Ziggy Stardust, set to dazzling laser lights. From Fame to Suffragette City, you’ll be singing and clapping along. Produced by Sudekum Planetarium. Laser Show Runtime 47 Minutes Get Tickets Show Playlist Space Oddity Changes Ashes […]
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Secret Of The Cardboard Rocket
Secret Of The Cardboard Rocket
Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring all the planets in our solar system alongside their ship’s navigator, a rather plucky astronomy book. You will […]
The Stars From My Backyard
The Stars From My Backyard
A live presenter uses “the magic of the dome” to teach school-aged children about the sun, moon, weather, and the constellations and planets visible in the current sky. Along the way, fun stories, songs, and even a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction to the sky for elementary school-aged children and their families. […]
Garrison Keillor Tonight
Garrison Keillor Tonight
Get Tickets Main Stage (Building 11A) Orchestra $58, Mezzanine $48 Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes, and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old. Despite the inconvenience, old age brings […]
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Swingadelic
Swingadelic
Get Tickets Member Presale July 3-9, Tickets on Sale July 10, 2025 at noon Main Stage (Building 11A) Adult $28, Senior $24 Opera fans might remember “The Three Tenors,” but in the jazz world, there are “The Three Louies”—Armstrong, Jordan, and Prima! On September 21, longtime Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon favorites Swingadelic will […]
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Georgian Court University visit
Georgian Court University visit
Want to learn more about Georgian Court University? Come and chat about their generous scholarships, beautiful suburban and historic campus, and the bridge program for transfer credits. Choose from many undergraduate programs in areas such as Art, Business, Education, Health & Exercise Science, Nursing, Social Work, and more.
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Fresh Check Day
Fresh Check Day
Join us for Fresh Check Day, a mental health awareness event hosted by the OCC Counseling Center in partnership with the Jordan Porco Foundation. This uplifting day will feature interactive wellness activities, self-care stations, and resources for suicide prevention and mental health support. Connect with OCC staff, faculty, and local community partners who care about […]
Rutgers in Monmouth Virtual Information Session
Rutgers in Monmouth Virtual Information Session
Discover how Rutgers in Monmouth County offers a convenient and cost-effective way to earn a Rutgers degree! Begin your journey with an associates degree from Ocean County College and transition seamlessly to Rutgers University – where excellence in education awaits. Please register at go.rutgers.edu/z83g7qf3
Career Services – Resume Review Mini Workshops:
Career Services – Resume Review Mini Workshops:
Prepare for the OCC Career Expo by polishing your resume so you can make a strong impression with employers. In this mini workshop, you’ll get tips on how to: Create […]
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Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day
Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day
Spotlight Employer Day! Employers from various industries will be tabling in the Larson Student Center from 10-2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the semester to recruit job and internship opportunities and network with students. Stop by and speak to a representative! Sept 9 – Flagstar Bank – Business Finance Sept 10 – 7 Brew NJ […]
Scholarship Chats
Scholarship Chats
Want to learn more about transfer scholarships to fund your goals? Stop by and chat with the OCC Transfer Advisors & Success Coaches to talk about opportunities and mentoring.
Kean Ocean Dual Advising
Kean Ocean Dual Advising
Planning to transfer to Kean Ocean? Meet with advisors from both Ocean County College and Kean Ocean University to find out how your credits will transfer seamlessly. Contact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment.
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Scholarship Chats
Scholarship Chats
Want to learn more about transfer scholarships to fund your goals? Stop by and chat with the OCC Transfer Advisors & Success Coaches to talk about opportunities and mentoring.
Transfer Group Advising Workshop
Transfer Group Advising Workshop
Transfer advisors will be available to answer your questions and review your credits for transfer. Contact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment.
The First Stargazers
The First Stargazers
Journey back in time to explore how the first stargazers experienced the sky above. Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler who has visited Earth many times before. Witness the very first stargazers making a Moon calendar out of animal bone 30,000 years ago. Discover the ancient pyramids of Giza and their alignment to […]
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Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
Dark Side of the Moon combines psychedelic, rock, and jazz sounds. Its sonic backdrops, atmospheric soundscapes, and unique sound effects evoke emotional resonance. When accompanied by a diverse and unusual display of laser art, the overall feel is a dramatic and haunting atmosphere. Laser Show The show’s running time is approximately 43 minutes. Get Tickets […]
Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall
Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall
Pink Floyd is always a crowd favorite and The Wall is considered one of the best classic rock albums ever. It is a timeless classic and one of Pink Floyd’s best, becoming the group’s second best seller behind Dark Side of the Moon. Laser Show This show is approximately 50 minutes long. Get Tickets Content […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the […]
The Stars From My Backyard
The Stars From My Backyard
A live presenter uses “the magic of the dome” to teach school-aged children about the sun, moon, weather, and the constellations and planets visible in the current sky. Along the way, fun stories, songs, and even a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction to the sky for elementary school-aged children and their families. […]
The First Stargazers
The First Stargazers
Journey back in time to explore how the first stargazers experienced the sky above. Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler who has visited Earth many times before. Witness the very first stargazers making a Moon calendar out of animal bone 30,000 years ago. Discover the ancient pyramids of Giza and their alignment to […]
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The Bronx Wanderers
The Bronx Wanderers
Get Tickets Main Stage (Building 11A) Orchestra $52, Mezzanine $49 What comes to mind when a father, his two sons, and their two high school classmates get together and create a show? For starters, you can say a diverse recipe of hilarious personal stories, a vast repertoire of songs through multiple decades and genres, […]
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Rowan University visit
Rowan University visit
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 100 areas and has top programs in Business, Engineering Communications/Broadcast, Health & Athletic Training, Education, and more.
Thomas Edison State University visit
Thomas Edison State University visit
TESU is an online flexible option for your bachelor’s degree where you can transfer up to 90 credits with the 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 […]
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Stockton Visit
Stockton Visit
Stockton University has a transfer pathways program with OCC and is one of OCC’s premier University partnerships with many program-to-program and 3+1 articulation agreements. Visit Stockton Transfer Agreement page to find out more.
Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day!
Career Services – Employer Spotlight Day!
Spotlight Employer Day! Employers from various industries will be tabling in the Larson Student Center from 10-2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the semester to recruit job and internship opportunities and network with students. Stop by and speak to a representative! Sept 9 – Flagstar Bank – Business Finance Sept 10 – 7 Brew NJ […]
General Transfer Workshop
General Transfer Workshop
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 remote! *Students are required to attend a workshop prior to meeting with a Transfer Advisor.