Welcome to Okanagan College

Jim Hamilton
President, Okanagan College

Our Mission Statement says it clearly: we transform lives and communities. As a student of Okanagan College, you will benefit from the education and training offered here, and you will also contribute to the transformation of other individuals and the communities where you live, study and work.

This College has evolved from a grassroots movement that saw the need for higher education opportunities in the region more than 40 years ago. Today, it is a first-class post-secondary institution that offers a variety of programming for every stage of your life and educational experience.

You join a community of more than 5,000 students – the largest college in B.C. east of the Lower Mainland – who are pursuing their educational goals; goals that will enable them to enter a rewarding career, change careers, go on to further studies, obtain professional development or simply satisfy a personal interest.

Whatever your aim, our staff and faculty are dedicated to your success. Our advantages are many: small class sizes that enable ample professor-student interaction, regional campuses in your home communities, accessible admission requirements, affordable tuition, a generous financial aid program, our student success centres and our many programs that will prepare you for real careers. These all reflect our commitment to help you achieve your educational goals.

As Okanagan College continues to develop, we draw on a strong legacy and will continue to build a post-secondary institution of which we can all be proud and that will continue to contribute to the growth and success of this region.

We thank you for joining us in this journey and for making Okanagan College your educational home. We wish you every success in your studies and trust that your experience here will be both stimulating and rewarding.