Ocean County College (OCC) and Stockton University have partnered to offer a clear, supportive path from an associate to a bachelor’s degree. This transfer program is designed to help you move forward with confidence, offering structure, flexibility, and guidance every step of the way. Whether you’re pursuing business, hospitality, marketing, management, or accounting, you’ll follow a focused plan that keeps you on track from your first semester at OCC to your final year at Stockton.
Program Highlights
- Transfer up to 90 credits from OCC into select Stockton University bachelor’s programs.
- Spend three years at OCC, then complete your final year at Stockton — a seamless 3+1 structure.
- Choose from in-demand majors including Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Accounting, and Hospitality.
- Pay OCC tuition for your third year, saving more than $10,000 on your bachelor’s degree (housing and meal plans not included)
- Benefit from joint academic advising, coordinated support, and a structured roadmap to graduation
Speak to an Enrollment Technician – 732-255-0445
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Benefits
- Students will have access to OCC and Stockton student services, including comprehensive advising to guide them through the process.
- Students will also receive a Stockton student ID to participate in activities on both campuses, including special events, clubs & activities, & resources.
- Summer internships available with a Living Learning Community at the Stockton Atlantic City Campus
- Easy application process with the fee waived
Eligibility
OCC students looking to enter the program must meet the following eligibility:
- Students must be enrolled in or completed a degree program at OCC with a GPA of 2.0 or above.
- The Student must have maintained good academic, behavioral, and financial standing.
- Specific coursework will be required to obtain the Associate & Bachelor’s degree.
Student Scholarships
- Ocean to Stockton Scholarship – $2,000
- Stockton Promise – https://stockton.edu/financial-aid/promise.html
Bachelor’s Degree Options
Students enrolled in these 3+1 bachelor’s programs will spend three years at Ocean County College before completing their final year at Stockton University.
BS Business Administration – Concentration in Management
- OCC AS Business Administration Degree
- Third Year: Advanced and Continuous Studies – Option in Business
- Stockton & OCC BS Business Admin. Management – Spring 2025
BA Business Administration
- Start with the OCC AS Business Administration Degree
- Third Year: AS Advanced and Continuous Studies – Option in Business
- Stockton & OCC BA Business Admin. Guide – Spring 2025
BS Business Administration – Concentration in Marketing
- Start with the OCC AS Business Administration Degree
- Third Year: AS Advanced and Continuous Studies – Option in Business – Marketing
- Stockton & OCC BA Business Admin. Marketing Guide – Spring 2025
BS Accounting
- Start with the OCC AS Business Administration, Accounting Option
- Third Year: – AS Advanced and Continuous Studies – Option in Business
- Stockton & OCC BS Accounting Guide – Spring 2025
BS Hospitality Tourism & Event Management Studies
- Start with the OCC AS Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism degree
- Third Year: AS Advanced & Continuing Studies – Hospitality Option
- Stockton & OCC AS HRTM Guide – Spring 2025
- Stockton University and Ocean County College have entered an agreement for their Bachelors of Science in Social Work program. Students will be able to complete the AS Social Work degree and seamlessly transfer into the Stockton BSW. This is a 2+2 program structure.
Application Deadlines
- Stockton has rolling admissions.
- Students are encouraged to apply in February for a fall start, and September for Spring start
Learning Formats
- OCC students can take coursework in-person, online, or HyFlex (when available)
- Stockton coursework will be in person at the Stockton Campus.
Financial Aid Information
- Financial Aid School Code for Stockton University – 009345
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid – studentaid.gov
Transfer Pathways
The Transfer Pathways helps students transfer from OCC to Stockton University. Students can transfer to a variety of programs, including 2+2 and 3+1 for Business and Hospitality Majors. Dual Admission is available with additional benefits such as living on campus, accessing Stockton student activities, obtaining paid internships, and transferring up to half a degree.
- With the 3+1 Program between Ocean County College and Stockton University, students will have the opportunity to complete a degree program in OCC’s new Advanced and Continuing Studies associate degree program. Once completed, students can transfer up to 90 credits directly to Stockton’s equivalent degree program.
Transfer Process
- Meet with Enrico DeRooy online or in person to discuss the program and transfer to Stockton University. Follow up with an OCC Academic Advisor to add your third year.
- Apply to Stockton and send your OCC Transcripts through the National Student Clearinghouse.
Speak to an Enrollment Technician – 732-255-0400
Upcoming Open Houses & Virtual Events
- For a list of Instant Decision Days and Upcoming Workshops hosted by OCC visit the Transfer Events page.
- For a list of upcoming virtual events and tours hosted by Stockton University visit the college’s Visit Us page
Discover What’s Next for You at Stockton
Meet with Enrico DeRooy online or in person to discuss the program and transfer to Stockton University. Follow up with an OCC Academic Advisor to add your third year!
