• Commencement Ceremony Postponed


    Due to the forecast of inclement weather, Ocean County College’s Commencement Ceremony has been postponed to Thursday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony has also been moved indoors to the Gym (Bldg. #29) and due to space constraints will be limited to graduates only.

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How to Register

Now Is the Best Time to Register for Classes at OCC

All student services offices are open to assist you in person! The HUB, Advising, Financial Aid, Registration and Records, Disability Services, Student Support Services, Counseling Center, EOF/C4AE, Tutoring Center, and Testing Center are operating during their standard hours! For office hours visit our College Hours page.

Register Now!

You can select your courses and register online for the Fall 2025 Term starting April 3rd! Students can preview the Fall schedule beginning on April 2nd. In addition, students can now register for various summer terms as of February 3rd.

Check out the Search for Courses page to see the following course offerings in the terms below:

Summer 2025

  • 2025 Summer First Five starts on 5/19/2025
  • 2025 Accelerated Three starts on 5/19/2025
  • 2025 Summer Ten starts on 5/19/2025
  • 2025 Summer Second Five starts on 6/25/2025
  • 2025 Summer Six Week starts on 6/26/2025
  • 2025 Summer Accelerated 4 starts on 7/11/2025

Fall 2025

  • 2025 Fall Term starts on 9/3/2025
  • 2025 Accelerated Five starts on 9/3/2025
  • 2025 Fall 10 Week Term starts on 10/8/2025
  • 2025 Accelerated Six starts on 10/28/2025

Please note: high school students taking college credits while in school can visit our Early College page to find out more information.

Academic & Registration Calendar

To get started, please select your student type from the following choices:

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New Students (Freshman/New to College Including High School Class of 2025)
How do I register for my first semester?

Step One:
Apply to OCC at www.ocean.edu. Visit or call THE HUB for more information [Building #9 or 732.255.0482]

Step Two: Choose one of the following registration options that works best for you:

Option One – Select your courses and register using Student Planning

1 – Log into Ocean Connect
2- Choose the Student Planning tab
3- Plan your courses, create your schedule, register & make payment arrangements

Option Two – Meet with an Academic Advisor for additional help:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
*Friday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Until May)
(*The college will operate remotely on Fridays starting May 23rd until August 1st)

  • Walk-in Advising: New students can visit Building #9 and meet an advisor for New Student Registration

Need Help?

Follow Step-by-Step Instructions or visit the Advising Videos Playlist for tutorials on how to plan and register for classes. 

Questions? Contact the HUB at hub@ocean.edu or call 732-255-0482

What do I need to send to OCC?

  • Students who plan to take pre-calculus/calculus must contact their high school to request a transcript and email to registrar@ocean.edu to request higher-level math evaluation.
  • Do you have AP Scores or Credits from another institution? Send AP scores directly through College Board or send official transcripts to registrar@ocean.edu

Do you attend a high school in Ocean County? Ask your high school counselor about an HS Pathways Registration Date!

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Current Students (Enrolled Spring 2025 and Excluding Jump Start)

  • Select your courses and register using Student Planning using these Step-by-Step instructions (PDF).
  • Visit our Advising Videos Playlist for video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester.
  • Need help? Contact your assigned advisor.
    • To locate your assigned advisor, follow the steps below:
      1. Log in to Ocean Connect
      2. Go to Student Planning
      3. Select “Plan & Schedule”
      4. Click the “Advising” tab
  • Having trouble locating your advisor?
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Transfer Students (Transferring to OCC – New to OCC)

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Returning Students (Returning to OCC After One or More Semester Away)

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Visiting & Non-degree Students (Not Completing an OCC Degree)

Visiting students are students currently enrolled at another institution. These students take classes at OCC to transfer back to their home institution.

Non-Degree students are students not pursuing a degree or certificate at OCC, but are taking classes for reasons such as completing prerequisites or personal enrichment.

*Visiting and Non-degree students do not need to demonstrate college readiness or have prerequisite courses in order to register at OCC.

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Register Now, Pay Later! 

OCC Foundation Scholarships are available up to $1,250 per semester and do not require a FAFSA. To learn more about scholarships, visit go.ocean.edu/scholarships today.