{"id":2085,"date":"2024-08-12T21:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T21:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=2085"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:21:48","slug":"graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/current-students\/graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-dark-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left pattern-icon__item is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);font-size:clamp(1.146em, 1.146rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.707), 1.8em);\"><strong style=\"color: #b5121b;\">Looking to Apply for Graduation?<\/strong> View our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/graduate-information\/\" title=\"\">Graduate Information<\/a> page for all graduation deadlines, transcript requests, and diploma information to make sure you&#8217;re on track for graduation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Commencement Week Ceremonies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-solid-tag-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-beb2937aa69ab0b5c7016fd6a15d429f\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Find the official schedule for all Commencement Week ceremonies, including times, locations, and broadcast details for those viewing remotely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__wrapper pattern-icon__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons pattern-tabs__list is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>5<\/strong>9<strong>th Annual Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Nurses Pinning Ceremony<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Awards Ceremony<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">TV Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panels pattern-icon__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel pattern-icon__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>59th Annual Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"pattern-icon__item is-style-subtitle has-contrast-color has-transparent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0f0db05d56b39a84ce7e8f85c7d1d847\">Thursday, May 21 <br>(2 ceremonies)<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trschools.com\/arena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">RWJBarnabas Health Arena<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions, please contact the Office of Student Life at 732-255-0348.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Commencement-Students-posing-for-the-camera-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Students posing at the camera during commencement\" class=\"wp-image-43787 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Commencement-Students-posing-for-the-camera-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Commencement-Students-posing-for-the-camera-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Commencement-Students-posing-for-the-camera-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel pattern-icon__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nurses Pinning Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"pattern-icon__item is-style-subtitle has-contrast-color has-transparent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-725dc0320af8f0c2a84fe51ebbcd811e\"><strong>Wednesday, May 20<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trschools.com\/arena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">RWJBarnabas Health Arena<\/a><br>5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OCC-2024-Nurses-Pinning-Ceremony-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43944 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OCC-2024-Nurses-Pinning-Ceremony-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OCC-2024-Nurses-Pinning-Ceremony-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OCC-2024-Nurses-Pinning-Ceremony-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel pattern-icon__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"pattern-icon__item is-style-subtitle has-contrast-color has-transparent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-545f491c15601acc970905a80e7bc5f7\">Tuesday, May 19<br>Grunin Center<br>6:00 P.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OCC-Grunin-Center-Theatre-2015-800x533-1.webp\" alt=\"Auditorium in the grunin center\" class=\"wp-image-54330 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OCC-Grunin-Center-Theatre-2015-800x533-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OCC-Grunin-Center-Theatre-2015-800x533-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OCC-Grunin-Center-Theatre-2015-800x533-1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel pattern-icon__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TV Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:9px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p><strong>2026 Commencement Broadcast Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Ocean County College\u2019s ceremonies will be broadcast live on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/\">Ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;and Ocean TV 20 via&nbsp;<strong>Comcast Channel 20<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Verizon FiOS of Northern Ocean County Channel 24.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ocean-County-College-Celebrates-Graduates-At-57th-Annual-Commencement-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44472 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ocean-County-College-Celebrates-Graduates-At-57th-Annual-Commencement-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ocean-County-College-Celebrates-Graduates-At-57th-Annual-Commencement-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ocean-County-College-Celebrates-Graduates-At-57th-Annual-Commencement-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cap and Gown Orders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For verification purposes, please enter your <strong>OCC student email address<\/strong> and your <strong>full name (as shown on your student ID) on the shipping address<\/strong> at checkout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each student must place their own order under the student\u2019s name. Please do not include more than one set of caps and gowns in your order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capandgowndirect.com\/products\/ocean-county-college-graduation-cap-gown-and-tassel-package\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pre-order your cap and gown<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OCC-Graduation-Graduate-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"woman in graduation cap and gown.\" class=\"wp-image-36214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OCC-Graduation-Graduate-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OCC-Graduation-Graduate-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OCC-Graduation-Graduate-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Regalia Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Honor Societies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students with a final grade point average of 3.5 or higher are eligible for gold tassels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NJStars students are eligible to receive a pin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honors by Contract students who complete the program are eligible for a tassel and stole.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psi Beta, Psychology Honor Society members are eligible to receive a cord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sigma Kappa Delta, English Honor Society members, are eligible to receive a pin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick up during Commencement Week <br>Monday and Tuesday<br>9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br>Student Center &#8211; Information Desk (first floor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Student Life at<a href=\"tel:%C2%A0732-255-0348\">&nbsp;732-255-0348<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions about special regalia items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Veterans<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All eligible graduating student veterans will be entitled to wear a branch specific stole as part of their graduation regalia provided and distributed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/veteran-military-resource-center-vmrc\/\" title=\"Veteran &amp; Military Resource Center (VMRC)\">VMRC<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any veterans who are members of the SALUTE honor society will also be entitled to an honor cord to wear at graduation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Graduation-Special-Regalia-Items-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"National Honor Societies Tassels\" class=\"wp-image-60654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Graduation-Special-Regalia-Items-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Graduation-Special-Regalia-Items-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Graduation-Special-Regalia-Items-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guest Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09b9816560f8a2aafcc973040321b1e9\">This section provides important details to help guests prepare for Commencement. Learn about on-site photography services, safety and security guidelines, seating policies, and accessibility accommodations. We encourage all attendees to review this information in advance to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons pattern-tabs__list is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Photography<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Guests<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Handicapped Access<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panels is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Graduation-Social-Media-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"OCC Graduation Social Media\" class=\"wp-image-36348 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Graduation-Social-Media-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Graduation-Social-Media-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Graduation-Social-Media-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Family and friends may take pictures at the ceremony from their seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandphoto.com\/\">Island Photography<\/a> is our official Commencement Photographer for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They will provide professional photo coverage for every graduate as they are recognized during the ceremony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Proofs will be delivered via email within <strong>48-72 hours <\/strong>after the ceremony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact their customer service team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:custserv@islandphoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custserv@islandphoto.com<\/a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:800-869-0908\">800-869-0908<\/a>&nbsp; if you have any concerns or questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:51% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Graduation-Commencement-Speech-w-Leadership-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36117 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Graduation-Commencement-Speech-w-Leadership-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Graduation-Commencement-Speech-w-Leadership-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/OCC-Graduation-Commencement-Speech-w-Leadership-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong>Guest Policies at Ocean County College<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strict Security Regulations will be followed. ALL umbrellas, backpacks, and large bags are prohibited from campus during the Commencement Ceremony. 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A state-issued Handicapped Parking Pass is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use our up-to-date <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-Updated-OCC-Campus-Map.webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Campus Map<\/a> for directions for parking and accessible walkways on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For viewing policies at RWJBarnabas Health Arena, please visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trschools.com\/arena\/policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ocean-County-College-Graduation-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60600 size-full\" style=\"object-position:63% 44%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ocean-County-College-Graduation-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ocean-County-College-Graduation-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ocean-County-College-Graduation-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Congratulations 2025 Graduates!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);font-size:clamp(1.301em, 1.301rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.864), 2.1em);\">View commencement week ceremony recordings at the following links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/event\/5134534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nurses Pinning Ceremony<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/event\/5134539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Outstanding Students Honored at OCC\u2019S 56th Annual Awards Ceremony\">Awards Ceremony<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/event\/5134545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Commencement Ceremony<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to Apply for Graduation? 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