Parents & Guardians | Supporting Your Student's Success
Parents & Guardian
The First Year Matters!
The first year of college is a critical time in a person’s transit ion to the college experience and, ultimately, a career.
At Ocean County College, we are committed to providing a community that will maximize the potential for success for every first-year students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to offering a solid academic foundation through active learning, technology, and innovative teaching and diversified experience while promoting an environment that encourages student involvement.
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Campus Resources
Encourage your student to use the many resources available to them on campus.
Remind your student to take advantage of academic advising, personal counseling, tutoring, transfer opportunities, and career services. These resources a re all free to OCC students.
Check out our
Student Resources page
for more information!
Policies and Procedures
Remind your student that he or she is responsible for reading and following the policies, procedures, and deadlines written in the College Catalog, in the Student Handbook, and
on the Ocean County College website.
College Catalog
Student Handbook
College Policies
Social Connections
Ocean County College offers students many opportunities to connect with others on campus, including:
Encourage your student to start making connections with faculty, staff, and students at OCC as early as Day 1. Research has shown that the more integrated into college a student becomes, the higher the chances of reaching their goal of college completion.
Student Life
Athletics
Student Clubs
Student Success
Reinforce the idea with your student that more independent work is expected of him or her. The rule of thumb is that for every one hour in the classroom, students should expect two to three hours of homework.
Ocean County College has a dedicated Success Team that works with students from their first semester through graduation.
Success Team web page
Empowering Your Student
New Student Orientation
Help Your Student Thrive at OCC!
Our interactive orientation program is designed to guide
you
r student through the essential steps for a successful transition to Ocean County College. This program offers a valuable opportunity for your student to explore resources, understand the OCC community, and connect with faculty and staff who are dedicated to their success. Your student will gain vital information to help them prepare for their first semester.
Questions About Orientation?
Contact Student Life:
732-255-0348
or
tudentlife@ocean.edu
Need Assistance?
If your student is a person who needs accommodations due to disability for orientation, they can contact Disability Services at
732-255-0456
or
accommodations@ocean.edu
. Accommodation requests should be submitted at least 10 business days in advance of the event.
Tips for Helping Your Student Succeed in College
Encourage your child to use the resources on campus. Their student fees pay for these services and they are entitled to them.
Let your child know that they are responsible for understanding and following the policies and procedures written in the catalog, OCC website and the Student Handbook. Encourage your student to seek advising if they are unclear or need additional help.
This may be the first time that your child will have to balance work, school, and the social aspects of their lives. As parents, you can help them develop better time management skills.
Help your child to understand that more independent work is expected of them. The rule of thumb is that for every hour in the classroom, expect two to three hours of homework.
Encourage your child to connect with an advisor or faculty member on campus who may serve as a mentor.
Approximately 85% of OCC graduates transfer to four-year colleges. Encourage your child to start exploring his or her transfer options early. Visit our
Transfer Services
page.
OCC encourages all students to apply for financial aid. It is the only way to explore if funding is available to your family.
According to
FERPA
(The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), OCC cannot share information about a student’s progress with anyone other than the student without written consent from the student. Therefore, as a parent, communication is an important aspect of your relationship with your child.
Paying For College
Funding may be available through Financial Aid and Foundation Scholarships
Student Resources
We offer a broad range of resources to support student success.
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Learn more about OCC’s student handbook, policies, and more.
Student Handbook
Student Policies
Academic Honesty Policy
Inclement Weather Policy
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
Enrollment & Degree Verification
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Campus Civility
Title IX
Family Rooms
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Campus Safety and Security Report (PDF)
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More to Explore
Ocean County College is dedicated to fostering a vibrant learning environment that extends beyond the classroom. We are committed to teaching excellence, student success, and active engagement with our community.
Camps for Kids
Your child will love these exciting camps on our college campus.
Grunin Center
Enjoy world-class entertainment featuring engaging shows for children of all ages.
Planetarium
Our 103-seat dome theater offers unforgettable experiences for all ages.