{"id":2400,"date":"2024-08-14T16:24:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T16:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=2400"},"modified":"2025-09-10T08:31:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T12:31:35","slug":"how-to-register","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/programs-courses\/courses-registration\/how-to-register\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Register"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Now Is the Best Time to Register for Classes at OCC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 29%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>All student services offices are open to assist you in person! The HUB, Advising, Financial Aid, Registration and Records, Disability Services, Student Support Services, Counseling Center, EOF\/C4AE, Tutoring Center, and Testing Center are operating during their standard hours! For office hours visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/college-hours\/\" title=\"College Hours\">College Hours<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Now!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can select your courses and register online<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer registration <\/strong>will begin on February 2, 2026<strong> <\/strong><br><strong>Priority registration<\/strong> for Fall 2026 opens on April 1<sup>st<\/sup>.<br><strong>Registration for all<\/strong> opens on April 2<sup>nd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/programs-courses\/courses-registration\/search-for-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Search for Courses\">Search for Courses<\/a>&nbsp;page to see the following course offerings in the terms below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Spring Term<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2026 Spring Fifteen-Week starts on 1\/21\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Spring First Seven-Week starts on 1\/21\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Spring Ten-Week starts on 2\/25\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Spring Second Seven-Week starts on 3\/23\/2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Summer Term<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2026 Summer First Five-Week starts 5\/18\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Summer First Seven-Week starts on 5\/18\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Summer Ten-Week starts on 5\/18\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Summer Second Five-Week starts on 6\/24\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Summer Second Seven-Week starts on 7\/13\/2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Fall Term<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2026 Fall Fifteen-Week starts on 9\/9\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Fall First Seven-Week starts on 9\/9\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Fall Ten-Week starts on 10\/7\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Fall Second Seven-Week starts on 10\/28\/2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note<\/strong>: high school students taking college credits while in school can visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/for-brick-memorial-high-school-students\/\" title=\"Early College\">Early College<\/a>&nbsp;page to find out more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay on Track:<\/strong>  View important scheduling dates:<\/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\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/programs-courses\/courses-registration\/academic-registration-calendar\/\">Academic &amp; Registration Calendar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Student-Eligibility-Scholarship-Application-Students-working-on-the-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Students sitting at desk working on the computer\" class=\"wp-image-43934 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Student-Eligibility-Scholarship-Application-Students-working-on-the-computer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Student-Eligibility-Scholarship-Application-Students-working-on-the-computer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Student-Eligibility-Scholarship-Application-Students-working-on-the-computer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Student-Eligibility-Scholarship-Application-Students-working-on-the-computer-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-accordion accordion__items first-item-open 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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To get started, please select your student type from the following choices:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\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\">New Students (Freshman\/New to College Including High School Class of 2025)<\/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<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-callout-banner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-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\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I register for my first semester?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step One:<\/strong><br>Apply to OCC at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/\">www.ocean.edu<\/a>. Visit or call&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/go.ocean.edu\/hub\">THE HUB&nbsp;<\/a>for more information [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/visit-us\/campus-map\/\" title=\"Campus Map\">Building #9<\/a>&nbsp;or 732.255.0482]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step Two:<\/strong> Choose one of the following registration <strong>options<\/strong> that works best for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option One &#8211; Select your courses and register using Student Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 &#8211; Log into Ocean Connect<br>2- Choose the Student Planning tab<br>3- Plan your courses, create your schedule, register &amp; make payment arrangements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Students-on-Interior-Steps-FS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Students-on-Interior-Steps-FS.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Students-on-Interior-Steps-FS-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Students-on-Interior-Steps-FS-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Students-on-Interior-Steps-FS-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Students-on-Interior-Steps-FS-1536x1025.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-callout-banner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Option Two &#8211; Meet with an Academic Advisor for additional help:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/occadvisingoffice.youcanbook.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remote appointments<\/a>&nbsp;by phone or Webex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/advising-and-transfer-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Walk-in Advising<\/a>: New students can visit Building #9 and meet an advisor for New Student Registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00930-2023-HUB-One-Stop-Enrollment-Helping-Student-RETOUCHED-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00930-2023-HUB-One-Stop-Enrollment-Helping-Student-RETOUCHED-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00930-2023-HUB-One-Stop-Enrollment-Helping-Student-RETOUCHED-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00930-2023-HUB-One-Stop-Enrollment-Helping-Student-RETOUCHED-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00930-2023-HUB-One-Stop-Enrollment-Helping-Student-RETOUCHED-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00930-2023-HUB-One-Stop-Enrollment-Helping-Student-RETOUCHED-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00930-2023-HUB-One-Stop-Enrollment-Helping-Student-RETOUCHED-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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<p><strong>Need Help?<\/strong><br><strong><br>Follow&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/005027-adv-student-planning-guide-pdf-ada5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"005027 ADV Student Planning Guide PDF \u2013 ADA(5)\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/a>&nbsp;or visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLl-rL_KJmoKnrmwl6DuMqRQ3QmrF5P-fw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advising Videos Playlist<\/a>&nbsp;for tutorials on how to plan and register for classes.&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br><strong><em>Questions?<\/em><\/strong> Contact the HUB at <a href=\"mailto:hub@ocean.edu\">hub@ocean.edu<\/a> or call 732-255-0482<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What do I need to send to OCC?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students who plan to take pre-calculus\/calculus must contact their high school to request a transcript and email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:registrar@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">registrar@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to request higher-level math evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have AP Scores or Credits from another institution? Send AP scores directly through College Board or send official transcripts to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:registrar@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">registrar@ocean.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you attend a high school in Ocean County? Ask your high school counselor about an HS Pathways Registration Date<\/strong>!<\/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 is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--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\">Current Students (Enrolled Fall 2025 and Excluding Jump Start)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\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>Select your courses and register using Student Planning using these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/005027-adv-student-planning-guide-pdf-ada5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"005027 ADV Student Planning Guide PDF \u2013 ADA(5)\">Step-by-Step instructions (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLl-rL_KJmoKnrmwl6DuMqRQ3QmrF5P-fw\">Advising Videos Playlist<\/a>&nbsp;for video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need help?<\/strong>&nbsp;Contact your&nbsp;<strong>assigned advisor<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To locate your assigned advisor, follow the steps below:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/ls\/?wa=wsignin1.0&amp;wtrealm=https%3a%2f%2fconnect.ocean.edu%2fConnect%2f&amp;wctx=rm%3d0%26id%3dpassive%26ru%3d%252fConnect%252fDefault.aspx&amp;wct=2018-06-15T15%3a29%3a46Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ocean Connect<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Student Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cPlan &amp; Schedule\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u201cAdvising\u201d tab<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Having trouble locating your advisor<\/strong>?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Hub@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Hub@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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 is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--4\"><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\">Transfer Students (Transferring to OCC &#8211; New to OCC)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/new-students-how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"New Students: How to Apply\">Apply<\/a>&nbsp;to OCC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit Transcripts: Students transferring credits from another institution should arrange for official transcripts to be sent to the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:registrar@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Registration &amp; Records<\/a>&nbsp;for evaluation. Once transcript evaluation is completed, you will be informed which courses have been accepted for transfer towards an OCC degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your courses and register using Student Planning by following these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/005027-ADV-Student-Planning-Guide-PDF-ADA5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Step-by-Step instructions (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLl-rL_KJmoKnrmwl6DuMqRQ3QmrF5P-fw\">Advising Videos Playlist<\/a>&nbsp;for video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Advisors look forward to assisting you!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/advising-and-transfer-services\/advising-appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Advising Appointments\">Connect with an Advisor for additional help here<\/a>.<\/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 is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--5\"><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\">Returning Students (Returning to OCC After One or More Semester Away)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"New Students: How to Apply\">Reapply to OCC<\/a>&nbsp;(if you have been away more than one year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your courses and register using Student Planning using these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Planning-and-Registration-using-Student-Planning.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Planning-and-Registration-using-Student-Planning\">Step-by-Step instructions (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLl-rL_KJmoKnrmwl6DuMqRQ3QmrF5P-fw\">Advising Videos Playlist<\/a>&nbsp;for video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Advisors look forward to assisting you!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/advising-and-transfer-services\/advising-appointments\/\" title=\"Advising Appointments\">Connect with an Advisor for additional help here<\/a>.<\/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 is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--6\"><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\">Visiting &amp; Non-degree Students (Not Completing an OCC Degree)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Visiting students<\/strong>&nbsp;are students currently enrolled at another institution. These students take classes at OCC to transfer back to their home institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-Degree students<\/strong>&nbsp;are students not pursuing a degree or certificate at OCC, but are taking classes for reasons such as completing prerequisites or personal enrichment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your course and register using Student Planning\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/005027-adv-student-planning-guide-pdf-ada5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"005027 ADV Student Planning Guide PDF \u2013 ADA(5)\">Step-by-Step instructions (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLl-rL_KJmoKnrmwl6DuMqRQ3QmrF5P-fw\">Advising Videos Playlist<\/a>&nbsp;for step-by-step video tutorials on how to plan and register for your next semester!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need help? Contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/the-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HUB<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Visiting and Non-degree students do not need to demonstrate college readiness or have prerequisite courses in order to register at OCC.<\/em><\/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 is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--7\"><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 alignwide pattern-callout-banner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\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\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Register Now, Pay Later!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>OCC Foundation Scholarships are available up to $1,250 per semester and do not require a FAFSA. 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