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:
In-Person and Virtual Appointments
Your goals matter to us, and we are excited to partner with you! We offer a variety of flexible ways to get in touch so you can choose what feels right for you.
In-Person: Students can meet with an advisor on a walk-in basis; no appointment is needed! Advising and Transfer Services is located in the Student Enrollment Building #9 during the following hours:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Fridays: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Note: To ensure you get the dedicated time and assistance you need, we kindly ask that you arrive at least an hour before we close for the day.
Virtual: Connect with an advisor virtually. Make a phone or WebEx appointment here.
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 or join remotely.
Tuesday, 11/10 (4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) TECH, Bldg. #25, Room 115 or join remotely.
Allied Health & Nursing Transfer Workshop
Interested in transferring for an Allied Health career? Come learn more about the admission process to these highly competitive majors.
Wednesday, 12/2 (2 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) TECH, Bldg. #25, Room 115 or join remotely.
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.
