The mission of the Advising and Transfer Services Office is to assist students in accomplishing their academic, career, and lifelong learning goals. Advisors assist students with understanding their degree requirements, developing an academic plan, and preparing for successful transfer or employment.
To meet the needs of all students, academic advisors are available to assist students in multiple ways:
1. Walk-In Advising
Meet with an advisor on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Location: Advising and Transfer Services, Building #9.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Remote Only May 22 to August 8)
*Important Schedule Notes:
- Summer Friday Remote Policy: From May 22 to August 8, the college building is closed on Fridays. All advising services will shift to remote-only operations on those days (accessible via email, phone, or WebEx)
- Arrival Window: Please arrive at least one hour before closing to ensure an advisor has sufficient time to assist you.
2. Appointments: Students can make a remote (via WebEx) advising appointment. Make a remote appointment here (by phone or WebEx).
3. By Email: Students can email Advising at advisingoffice@ocean.edu. Our inbox is monitored daily!
4. By Phone: The Hub can help students connect with an advisor at 732-255-0482.
Pre-Nursing Information Sessions
Attention Pre-Nursing students!
Join us for a Pre-Nursing Information Session to learn about program requirements and details regarding the OCC’s Nursing program.
Connect directly with representatives from:
- Pre-Nursing Admissions & AAS Nursing Program
- Academic Advising & Transfer Services
- Success Coaching
Tuesday, 10/13 (12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.) TECH, Bldg. #25, Room 115
Tuesday, 11/10 (4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) TECH, Bldg. #25, Room 115
ACADEMIC PLANNING
Academic Advisors assist students with choosing a degree and major that align with their plans for transfer and employment. Students are encouraged to use Student Planning to review and customize their academic plan, keep track of degree requirements, and register for classes.
TRANSFER RESOURCES
Successful transfer from OCC requires planning. The Academic Advising staff can help students access information on two- and four-year colleges/universities and plan courses to parallel the first two years at the four-year institution where they plan to transfer. Students interested in transferring should meet with an advisor early in their career with OCC. For more information, view a tutorial on how to use NJ Transfer.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
OCC provides students a wealth of academic and campus resources. In Advising and Transfer Services, we work to connect students with appropriate campus resources, helping you access all the benefits OCC offers.
