Ocean County CollegeStudent Guide

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College in Toms River, NJ. Operating on a semester system.

Toms River, NJ
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Student guide · 2026 Fall Fifteen-Week

The semester, explained for Ocean County College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
2026 Fall Fifteen-Week
Campus terms
6
Local details
13

Academic calendar

2026 Fall Fifteen-Week runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

26 entries
  1. 2026 Fall First Seven-WeekFall 2026 First Seven-Week
  2. 2026 Fall Fifteen-WeekRelevant now
  3. 2026 Fall Ten-WeekFall 2026 Ten-Week
  4. 2026 Fall Second Seven-WeekFall 2026 Second Seven-Week
  5. 2026 Winter Five-WeekWinter 2026 Five-Week
  6. 2027 Spring First Seven-WeekSpring 2027 First Seven-Week
  7. 2027 Spring Fifteen-Week
  8. 2027 Spring Ten-WeekSpring 2027 Ten-Week
  9. 2027 Spring Second Seven-WeekSpring 2027 Second Seven-Week
  10. 2027 Summer First Five-WeekSummer 2027 First Five-Week
  11. 2027 Summer First Seven-WeekSummer 2027 First Seven-Week
  12. 2027 Summer Ten-WeekSummer 2027 Ten-Week
  13. 2027 Summer Second Five-WeekSummer 2027 Second Five-Week
  14. 2027 Summer Second Seven-WeekSummer 2027 Second Seven-Week

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Campus language

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6 terms

E

EOF
Educational Opportunity Fund, a program providing financial and academic support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

N

NJ STARS
New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship, a program for high-achieving NJ high school graduates.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

T

The Caf
The main cafeteria located on the first floor of the Larson Student Center.

V

Viking
The official mascot and collective identity for Ocean County College students and athletes.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Canvas
The learning management system used for online course materials and assignment submissions.
Gateway
The Gateway Building, a shared facility used for the Kean Ocean partnership programs.
Hiering
The Hiering Science Building, containing science labs and classrooms.
Hovnanian
The Hovnanian Health Sciences Building, used for nursing and health-related programs.
Larson
The Jon and Judith Larson Student Center, containing the cafeteria, bookstore, and student lounge.
Ocean Connect
The central online portal used by students to access grades, registration, and financial information.
One-Stop
The service model at The Hub where students can handle multiple administrative tasks in one location.
snack_shack
Snack Shack
student_center_dining
Student Center Dining
The Grunin
The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, the campus theater and gallery venue.
The Hub
The Student Enrollment Building, housing admissions, registration, and financial aid services.
Viking ID
The official student identification card required for campus services and library access.
vikings_caf
Vikings Café

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
2026 Fall Fifteen-Week runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Baseball

Varsity intercollegiate team competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

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Student Government Association (SGA)

Represents the student voice, advocates for all students, and works to improve daily campus life.

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Fall Club Fair

An event at the beginning of the fall semester where students can learn about the active clubs and organizations on campus.

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Resources & spaces

Access & Disability Services

Provides accommodations and support services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to all college programs and activities.

Career Services

Guides students in resume building, interview prep, and finding jobs.

Open to all

Counseling Center

Offers personalized support services tailored to specific needs, from academic assistance to personal guidance.

Open to all

Library

Offers a wealth of resources to support your academic journey, from books and databases to research assistance and study space.

Open to all

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Life in Toms River for Ocean County College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Toms River.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,454

Cost of Living Index

105

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

NJ Transit regional bus service to New York City and Jersey City, Local and regional buses within Ocean County

Nearest Airports

Robert J. Miller Airpark (Ocean County Airport – nearby), Major commercial service via Newark Liberty International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport (regional access)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

53°F

Avg Snowfall

20 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 1

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Available for public and student parking; contains emergency call boxes.

Lot 2

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Available for public and student parking; near the Health & Human Performance Center.

Lot 5

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Public parking lot.

Lot 6

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Public parking lot.

Campus News

Latest updates from Ocean County College

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills to Speak at OCC

Motivational speaker and advocate Travis Mills will share his story at the Grunin Center on November 9, 2026.

Oct 21, 2026

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OCC Foundation Scholarship Celebration Raises Over $200,000

The annual celebration successfully raised substantial funds to support student scholarships.

Jun 10, 2026

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Grunin Center Unveils 2026 Fall Season Lineup

The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts announced more than two dozen performances for the upcoming fall season.

Jul 24, 2026

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Students and employees are encouraged to opt-in to the 'Viking Alert' emergency notification system via Ocean Connect.

Students and employees are encouraged to opt-in to the 'Viking Alert' emergency notification system via Ocean Connect.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Ocean County College

Princeton (TTI): Accredited Course Info Session

November 2, 2026

Virtual

Meet with past students and current Teacher Transfer Associates to learn about spring 2027 Princeton accredited course offerings and the application process.

The Free School - The Faces of Faiths: Buddhism

November 2, 2026

Instructional Building #5, Room 114

A journey through world religions focusing on Buddhism this fall, held on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Norbert Strauss: Holocaust Survivor Testimony

November 3, 2026

Gateway Lecture Hall #104

The Voices Center for Genocide, Human Rights, and Justice invites students to listen to testimony from Holocaust survivor Norbert Strauss.

Opening Pathways to Education Now (O.P.E.N.)

November 4, 2026

Ocean County College Campus

Free workshops to guide students through the FAFSA application process.

Rowan University Transfer Visit

November 4, 2026

Larson Student Center

Connect with a Rowan University representative to explore transferring to their campus in Glassboro, NJ.

Spanish Virtual College Knowledge Webinar

November 5, 2026

Virtual

An informative session designed to help students and families navigate the college process, conducted in Spanish.

Louis Armstrong Hot Five Centennial Celebration

November 8, 2026

Grunin Center Theater

Part of the Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon series, celebrating a century of jazz history.

Stories of Art and Crime: A Talk by John Barelli

November 9, 2026

Gateway Lecture Hall #104

Retired Chief Security Officer at the Met, John Barelli, shares crime-solving stories from his career.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@ocean.edu

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