BEN U ACADEMIC
College Preparatory
College Success Seminar
STSC-150
College Success Seminar
Ocean County College, through the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust, is offering a course on how to succeed in college: College Success Seminar (STSC-150). The course, offered 100% online, will assist students in building a solid foundation for a successful college experience through development of critical thinking, information literacy, interpersonal communication, communication in an academic environment, and resource acquisition. STSC-150 is designed to meet three critical needs:
- Engage the student in learning opportunities, both in and out of the virtual classroom
- Develop the appreciation of critical thought among all disciplines
- Improve the student/faculty interactions at Ocean County College
Academic Success
Students who complete STSC-150 are more likely to:
- Graduate
- Have higher GPAs
- Form connections and relationships with classmates
- Be more engaged and effective learners
- Have better attitude toward higher education
Credits: 3
How Do I Register?
New students or returning students (if it has been more than 1 year since you last attended OCC) must apply to OCC before you register for courses.
- To apply, click the Apply Now button below.
- Read and agree to the BHMT Student Agreement.
- Download the How to Apply to Ocean County College Guide for step-by-step instructions to complete your application.
Current students and those who have attended classes within the last year can register through OCC’s student portal, Ocean Connect.
- To access Ocean Connect, click the Register Now button below.
- Read and agree to the BHMT Student Agreement.
- Download the How to Register for Classes at Ocean County College for step-by-step instructions to complete your application.
- All students should view the OCC BHMT Student Webpage for more information relevant to the BHMT student experience at Ocean County College!
PLEASE NOTE: BHMT will use your available KP tuition reimbursement funds for eligible tuition, fees and materials expenses. If available tuition reimbursement funds are not sufficient to cover expenses, BHMT will cover the remainder at no cost to you.
Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
PREREQUISITES
COMPUTER
- You must be a KP Union Alliance or Coalition Employee with “active” KP employment status.
- You must have completed your probationary period.
- You must be a BHMT eligible part-time or full-time KP benefited employee.
- Open to all regions.
- None
To succeed in Ocean County College (OCC) courses, you will need the following:
- A basic understanding of computers and how to communicate effectively online using the internet.
- A reliable laptop or desktop computer.
- Note: Tablets and smartphones may not support all necessary software for OCC courses. While you can do some work on these devices, a laptop or desktop computer is essential.
- A stable internet connection and up-to-date software.
- Google Chrome is the required browser for OCC courses. It is free to download and essential for compatibility with our online proctoring system.
- A functioning webcam and microphone, as these are needed for our online proctoring system.
- Microsoft Office or Google Suite are recommended for completing assignments. OCC students have free access to Microsoft Office via their OCC student email.
If you don’t have access to a reliable computer, we can lend you one! Learn more.