ACADEMIC & REGISTRATION CALENDAR
The Academic and Registration calendar lists important dates for each semester and term, including refund and withdrawal deadlines. Questions? Contact The HUB at 732-255-0482 or HUB@ocean.edu.
2023
SUMMER 2023
| Registration Type | Dates: 5/22/2023 – 6/27/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | Not Applicable |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/6/2023 – 5/24/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 5/19/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 5/21/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 5/22/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 5/22/2023 – 5/24/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 5/24/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 6/20/2023 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 5/25/2023 – Commencement 5/29/2023 – Memorial Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 6/27/2023 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please Refer to Website |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Summer Completion | 7/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
| Registration Type | Dates: 5/22/2023 – 7/13/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | Not Applicable |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/6/2023 – 5/30/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 5/19/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 5/21/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 5/22/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 5/22/2023 – 5/30/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 5/30/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 6/28/2023 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 5/25/2023 – Commencement 5/29/2023 – Memorial Day 7/4/2023 – Independence Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 7/13/2023 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please Refer to Website |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Summer Completion | 7/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
| Registration Type | Dates: 5/22/2023 – 8/3/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | Not Applicable |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/6/2023 – 5/31/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 5/19/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 5/21/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 5/22/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 5/22/2023 – 5/31/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 7/20/2023 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 5/25/2023 – Commencement 5/29/2023 – Memorial Day 7/4/2023 – Independence Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 8/3/2023 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please Refer to Website |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Summer Completion | 7/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
| Registration Type | Dates: 6/28/2023 – 8/3/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | Not Applicable |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/6/2023 – 7/4/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 6/27/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 6/27/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 6/28/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 6/28/2023 – 7/3/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 7/3/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 7/24/2023 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 7/4/2023 – Independence Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 8/3/2023 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please refer to Website |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Summer Completion | 7/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
| Registration Type | Dates: 6/28/2023 – 8/9/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | Not Applicable |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/6/2023 – 7/3/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 6/27/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 6/27/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 6/28/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 6/28/2023 – 7/3/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 7/3/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 7/27/2023 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 7/4/2023 – Independence Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 8/9/2023 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please refer to Website |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Summer Completion | 7/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
| Registration Type | Dates: 7/14/2023 – 9/2/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | Not Applicable |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/6/2023 – 7/20/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 7/13/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 7/13/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 7/14/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 7/14/2023 – 7/20/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 8/17/2023 |
| Last Day of Classes | 9/2/2023 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please Refer to Website |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Summer Completion | 7/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
| Registration Type | Dates: 8/7/2023 – 8/30/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | Not Applicable |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/6/2023 – 8/9/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 8/4/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 8/6/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 8/7/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 8/7/2023 – 8/9/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 8/9/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 8/24/2023 |
| Last Day of Classes | 8/30/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
FALL 2023
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 9/6/2023 – 12/22/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | 04/10/2023 |
| Open Registration – All Students | 04/11/2023 to 9/19/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 09/05/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 09/05/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 09/06/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 09/06/2023 to 9/19/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 09/19/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 11/16/2023 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 11/22 to 11/24/2023 Thanksgiving Holiday Break |
| Last Day of Classes | 12/22/2023 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Fall Completion | 11/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 09/06/2023 – 10/26/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | 4/10/2023 |
| Open Registration – All Students | 4/11/2023 – 9/12/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 9/5/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 9/5/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 9/6/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 9/6/2023 – 9/12/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 9/12/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 10/11/2023 |
| Last Day of Classes | 10/26/2023 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Fall Completion | 11/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 10/11/2023 – 12/22/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | 04/10/2023 |
| Open Registration – All Students | 4/11/2023 – 10/19/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 10/10/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 10/10/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 10/11/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 10/11/2023 – 10/19/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 10/19/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 11/16/2023 |
| Holidays & No Classes | 11/22 to 11/24/2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday Break |
| Last Day of Classes | 12/22/2023 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Fall Completion | 11/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 10/30/2023 – 12/22/2023 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | 04/10/2023 |
| Open Registration – All Students | 4/11/2023 – 11/3/2023 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 10/27/2023 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 10/29/2023 |
| Classes Begin | 10/30/2023 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 10/30/2023 – 11/3/2023 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 11/3/2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 12/7/2023 |
| Last Day of Classes | 12/22/2023 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2023 Fall Completion | 11/1/2023 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
2024
SPRING 2024
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 1/22/2024 – 5/13/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | 10/20/2023 |
| Open Registration – All Students | 10/23/2023 – 2/2/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 1/19/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 1/21/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 1/22/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 1/22/2024 – 2/2/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 2/2/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 4/8/2024 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 2/19/2024 – President’s Day 3/18/2024 – 3/24/2024 – Spring Break |
| Last Day of Classes | 5/13/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Spring Completion | 3/1/2024 |
| Commencement | 5/23/2024 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 1/22/2024 – 3/13/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | 10/20/2023 |
| Open Registration – All Students | 10/23/2023 – 1/26/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 1/19/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 1/21/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 1/22/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 1/22/2024 – 1/26/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 1/26/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 2/25/2024 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 2/19/2024 – President’s Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 3/13/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Spring Completion | 3/1/2024 |
| Commencement | 5/23/2024 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 2/27/2024 – 5/13/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | 10/20/2023 |
| Open Registration – All Students | 10/23/2023 – 3/6/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 2/26/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 2/26/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 2/27/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 2/27/2024 – 3/6/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 3/6/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 4/8/2024 |
| Holidays & No Classes | 3/18/2024 -3/24/2024 – Spring Break |
| Last Day of Classes | 5/13/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Spring Completion | 3/1/2024 |
| Commencement | 5/23/2024 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
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Registration Type |
Dates: 3/25/2024 – 5/13/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | 10/20/2023 |
| Open Registration – All Students | 10/23/2023 – 3/29/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 3/22/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 3/24/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 3/25/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 3/25/2024 – 3/29/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 3/29/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 4/29/2024 |
| Last Day of Classes | 5/13/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Spring Completion | 3/1/2024 |
| Commencement | 5/23/2024 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
SUMMER 2024
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 5/20/2024 – 6/25/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | N/A |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/5/2024 – 5/22/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 5/17/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 5/19/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 5/20/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 5/20/2024 – 5/22/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 5/22/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 6/24/2024 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 5/23/2024 – Commencement 5/27/2024 – Memorial Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 6/25/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Summer Completion | 7/1/2024 |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 5/20/2024 – 7/11/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | N/A |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/5/2024 – 5/28/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 5/17/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 5/19/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 5/20/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 5/20/2024 – 5/28/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 5/28/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 6/26/2024 |
| Holidays and No Classes | 5/23/2024 – Commencement 5/27/2024 – Memorial Day 7/4/2024 – Independence Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 7/11/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Summer Completion | 7/1/2024 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please Refer to Website |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 5/20/2024 – 8/1/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | N/A |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/5/2024 – 5/29/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 5/17/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 5/19/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 5/20/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 5/20/2024 – 5/29/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 5/29/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 7/22/2024 |
| Holidays & No Classes | 5/23/2024 – Commencement 5/27/2024 – Memorial Day 7/4/2024 – Independence Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 8/1/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Summer Completion | 7/1/2024 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please Refer to Website |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
|
Registration Type |
Dates: 6/26/2024 – 8/1/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | N/A |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/5/2024 – 7/1/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 6/25/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 6/25/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 6/26/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 6/26/2024 – 7/1/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 7/1/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 7/25/2024 |
| Holidays & No Classes | 7/4/2024 – Independence Day |
| Last Day of Classes | 8/1/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Summer Completion | 7/1/2024 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please Refer to Website |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |
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Registration Type |
Dates: 7/12/2024 – 8/31/2024 |
| Priority Registration – Special Populations** | N/A |
| Open Registration – All Students | 2/5/2024 – 7/18/2024 |
| Special Registration (Unemployment and Volunteers) | 7/11/2024 |
| Deadline for 100% Refund* | 7/11/2024 |
| Classes Begin | 7/12/2024 |
| Drop/Add Classes | 7/12/2024 – 7/18/2024 |
| Deadline for 50% Refund – Term Census Date | 7/18/2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for a “W” | 8/19/2024 |
| Last Day of Classes | 8/31/2024 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for 2024 Summer Completion | 7/1/2024 |
| Accepting Commit to Complete Applications | Please Refer to Website |
| *Our Refund Policy requires that courses be dropped prior to the first official date of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund. You must drop the course(s) before the start of the semester to be relieved of the obligation to pay. | **Special Populations – Veterans, Athletes, Disability Services, Nursing Students, Computer Science Students, Engineering Students, SSS Students and E-learning Students. |