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Find your place at OCC

A Community of Belonging

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Be open to the potential. There’s amazing opportunities here. It is definitely beneficial to get involved.

A.S. Business Administration ’22

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OCC alumni Paul Altero coowner and founder of Bubbakoos Burritos

It [OCC] was 100% the right choice. It’s affordable, and you get a quality education.

A.S. Business Administration ’93

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When you’re going into college, you don’t have to have things figured out. It’s a great opportunity to get out there and figure out what you’re interested in.

 A.A. Liberal Arts ’08

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Programs for your goals

Discover your path to success with our diverse range of degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs. Our innovative programs are designed to empower you to achieve your academic and career goals.

Not sure how to get started? Visit our one-stop shop.

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Our Strengths

With flexible programs, small class sizes, and supportive faculty, you’ll enter a learning environment tailored to your needs and invested in your success.

96%

of students would recommend OCC to a friend or family member.

68%

of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid

18:1

student-to-faculty ratio

Support at Every Step

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Get Help with Your Classes

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Learn How to Land the Job

Find People Who Care About You

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Community Your Way

There is always a lot happening at Ocean. Get involved in clubs, activities and events. Find a mentor. Make a friend.
Whatever you decide, you’ll find your place —and your people—here.

Discover Ocean County

Explore how Ocean County College fosters a spirit of collaboration, engagement, and growth for all members of our community.

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Christmas Constellations

Looking at the stars, we can play a giant game of dot-to-dot. We can use our imaginations to create amazing things, from basic shapes to mythical creatures to our favorite […]

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Let It Snow

“Let it Snow” features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the […]

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Ice Worlds

The delicate balance between ice, water, and the existence of life has been a topic of scientific inquiry for generations. In travels to our planet’s Arctic and Antarctic regions, we’ll […]

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