Ocean County College

CEO: Dr. Jon Larson, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Alexa Beshara-Blauth
Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Anne Wahl, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional » Two-year, large
Control: Public
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1969
Last Reaffirmation: 2014
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2022-2023
Next Mid-Point Peer Review: 2027

Contact Information

College Drive P. O. Box 2001
Toms River, NJ 08754-2001

(732) 255-0400

www.ocean.edu

The following represents the MSCHE accreditation actions taken in the last ten (10) years.
December 2, 2021
To note that the substantive change visit to the additional location at 299 Cooks Lane, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 which occurred on May 24, 2021, and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time following the virtual site visit.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other Instructional at 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other Instructional at 1225 Raider Way, Toms River, NJ 08753 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other Instructional at 509 Forest Hills Parkway, Bayville, NJ 08721 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other Instructional at 101 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08727 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other Instructional at 2001 Lanes Mill Rd., Brick, NJ 08724 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other Instructional at 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson, NJ 08727 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other Instructional at 1245 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other Instructional at 55 Hyer Street, Toms River, Toms River, NJ 08753 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
March 5, 2020
To note that the Mid-Point Peer Review has been conducted and no further evidence is required at this time. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
January 3, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other instructional site at the Lacey Township High School, 74 Haines Street, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 3, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other instructional site at the Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 3, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other instructional site at the Manchester Township High School, 101 S. Colonial Dr., Manchester, NJ 08759 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the additional location. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
January 3, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other instructional site at the Point Pleasant Beach High School, 299 Cooks Lane, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the additional location. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action.
January 3, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other instructional site at the Pt. Pleasant Borough High School, 808 Laura Herbert Drive, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action.
June 26, 2014
To reaffirm accreditation and to commend the institution for the quality of the self-study report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2019.

Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Postsecondary award (< 1 year) Included within the scope:
Postsecondary award (1-2 yrs) Included within the scope:
Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:

Additional Location
Brick Memorial High School
2001 Lanes Mill Rd.
Brick, NJ 08724
Opened: 01/25/2021
Additional Location
Brick Township High School
346 Chambers Bridge Rd.
Brick, NJ 08723
Opened: 01/25/2021
Additional Location
Central Regional High School
509 Forest Hills Parkway
Bayville, NJ 08721
Opened: 01/25/2021
Additional Location
Jackson Liberty High School
125 North Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
Opened: 09/01/2021
Additional Location
Jackson Memorial High School
101 Don Connor Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
Opened: 01/25/2021
Additional Location
Lacey Township High School
73 Haines St
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Opened: 09/08/2020
Additional Location
Lakewood High School
855 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Opened: 01/22/2020
Additional Location
Manchester Township High School
101 S. Colonial Dr.
Manchester, NJ 08759
Opened: 09/08/2020
Additional Location
Point Pleasant Beach High School
299 Cooks Lane
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Opened: 01/22/2020
Additional Location
Pt. Pleasant Borough High School
808 Laura Herbert Drive
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Opened: 09/08/2020
Additional Location
Southern Education Center
195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Additional Location
Toms River High School East
1225 Raider Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
Opened: 01/25/2021
Additional Location
Toms River High School North
1245 Old Freehold Rd.
Toms River, NJ 08753
Opened: 01/25/2021
Additional Location
Toms River High School South
55 Hyer St.
Toms River, NJ 08753
Opened: 01/25/2021
Other Instructional Site
Arborbrook Christian Academy
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
Other Instructional Site
Barnegat High School
180 Bengal Blvd.
Barnegat, NJ 08005
Other Instructional Site
Business Technology Institute-Caranetta
618 Caranetta Drive
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Other Instructional Site
Business Technology Institute-Rockaway
800 Rockaway Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Other Instructional Site
Business Technology Institute-Swarthmore
1980 Swarthmore Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Other Instructional Site
Donovan Catholic High School
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Other Instructional Site
Lakewood Middle School
755 Somerset Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Other Instructional Site
New Egypt High School
117 Evergreen Rd.
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Other Instructional Site
New Egypt Middle School
115 Evergreen Rd.
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Other Instructional Site
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
350 Chambers Bridge Rd.
Brick, NJ 08723
Other Instructional Site
Ocean County Vocational Technical School - Toms River
1299 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
Other Instructional Site
Ocean County Vocational Technical School - Waretown
423 Wells Mills Road (Route 532)
Waretown, NJ 08758
Other Instructional Site
Pinelands Regional High School
565 Nugentown Rd.
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
Other Instructional Site
Southern Regional High School
90 Cedar Bridge Rd.
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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