{"id":52041,"date":"2024-10-11T19:44:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T19:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=52041"},"modified":"2025-03-05T15:23:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:23:06","slug":"new-student-orientation-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/current-students\/new-student-orientation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Connected Right from the Start!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Our interactive orientation program helps you complete the necessary steps to become a successful OCC student!&nbsp; Our program is an excellent opportunity to explore valuable resources, meet other OCC students, and connect with faculty and staff. You\u2019ll learn vital information to help you prepare for your first semester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1:&nbsp; Register for our In-Person New Student Orientation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New Student Orientation is an excellent opportunity to make connections on campus before the semester begins.\u00a0 During orientation, students will have the opportunity to connect with other new students, learn about course expectations, and explore campus resources before the semester begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our Eventbrite page to register for the spring semester orientation session that  will be held on Tuesday, January 20 from 9:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm.<\/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.eventbrite.com\/e\/new-student-orientation-tickets-1977287331636?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for In-Person Orientation!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Complete your online Campus Compass course<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This online course provides you with resources and information about the college, student support services, policies and procedures, and how to register for classes.&nbsp;&nbsp;We designed our online Compass to give you a positive start to your first semester.&nbsp; The&nbsp;<strong>Campus Compass takes approximately 30-45 minutes to finish<\/strong>&nbsp;and consists of several modules with a short quiz at the end of each.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Compass uses smart technology, so you do not have to complete it all at once.&nbsp; You can work on it when it\u2019s convenient for you by stopping and saving your work along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Compass you\u2019ll learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Support Services<\/strong>:&nbsp; Take advantage of campus services and resources, including academic support, tutoring, disability services, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Life:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Get involved in student life, campus clubs and organizations, and athletics and intramurals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Campus Safety:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Learn about how our Campus Safety teams helps keep our college community safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policies:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Review our academic and student code of conduct policies and learn about the important dates in the academic calendar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academics:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Discover Ocean Connect, course options, how to communicate with faculty, and how to add\/drop a class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Next Steps:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Wrap up with key takeaways to get you started on the right foot at OCC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The online Compass is available to all new and returning OCC students and is available in both English and Spanish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must use your OCC email and password to access the Campus Compass.<\/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=\"http:\/\/www.college2success.com\/ocean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Access the Campus Compass!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information for Parents and Guardians<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Ocean County College, we are committed to providing a community that will maximize the potential for success for every first-year student. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our Parents and Guardians page to discover how you can help your student succeed in college!<\/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\/parents-guardian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents and Guardians Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-cards__grid is-style-3-column is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"><strong>Questions About Orientation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Student Life:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:7322550348\">732-255-0348<\/a><br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:studentlife@ocean.edu\">studentlife@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">In Person Orientation Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, January 20<\/strong><br>9:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Need Assistance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a person who needs accommodations due to disability for orientation, please contact Disability Services at 732-255-0456 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:accommodations@ocean.edu\">accommodations@ocean.edu<\/a>.&nbsp; Accommodation requests should be submitted at least 10 business days in advance of the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Connected Right from the Start! 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