Return to Campus/COVID-19 notices
This afternoon, Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Bonnie Henry repealed the face coverings order in British Columbia effective March 11 at 12:01…
Starting on Monday, Feb. 28, OC students and employees will be able to pick up a COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit on campus in the following…
Post-secondary Institution Housing COVID-19 Preventive Measures Order Update:
Hello everyone,
As January draws to a close, I want to thank you all for continuing to support one another as a learning community…
On Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, BC post-secondary institutions received this letter from Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Bonnie…
On Jan. 17, 2022, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO) updated orders relating to gatherings and events, as well as food and liquor serving…
Okanagan College received the following COVID-19 update from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training on Jan. 13, 2022: …
In regard to the Omicron variant, Okanagan College understands that many students and employees will have questions about what do to if sick or…
Okanagan College received the following update from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training on Friday, Jan. 7. Note: Okanagan…
Hello to the OC community,
First, I’d like to express my gratitude to the many team members across Okanagan College who over the…
Hello OC students,
I hope you are enjoying a restful holiday break and getting time to recharge and…
Hello everyone,
As 2021 draws to a close, I want to express my admiration and deepest thanks to the…
On Dec. 22, 2021, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training (AEST) released an updated version of the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus…
Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Bonnie Henry is implementing additional measures to address rising COVID-19 case counts that could result in…
To address rising COVID-19 case counts, the Government of B.C. has issued revised orders, which take effect on Monday, Dec. 20. Measures will…
This week Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry held a virtual townhall for B.C. post-secondary institutions (PSIs). For footage of the full…
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced that effective at midnight on Monday, Nov. 30:
Hello to the OC Community,
As this week marks our first full month back on campus as a learning community, I wanted to take a moment…
Interior Health has updated COVID-19 health orders across the region to once again allow for larger events and gatherings to go ahead in the…
The Provincial Health Officer orders regarding the BC Vaccine Card takes effect on Monday, Sept. 13. To learn more about the BC Vaccine Card and…
Hello everyone,
I hope the first days of the semester have been enjoyable and rewarding. It’s been wonderful to meet and interact…
Dear students,
The start of the Fall semester is upon us. Recognizing there has been a…
Hello to the OC Community,
I would like to begin by respectfully acknowledging that Okanagan College's Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon…
Interior Health (IH) will be offering drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for OC students and employees on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the times and…
Hello OC students,
I hope this finds you well and enjoying the remaining days of summer as the fall semester draws nearer. We’re looking…
Watch a video message from OC President Neil Fassina, or read the full message below.
Hello everyone,
Interior Health has announced new restrictions for the Central Okanagan aimed at reducing the transmission of COVID-19 within the region. Watch…
I hope this finds you enjoying summer as we all look for ways to stay cool amid the hot and dry temperatures that are now predicted to…
I hope everyone is managing to stay cool and safe during this week’s extreme heat. In case you missed it, you will find guidance and information…
I’d like to start off by acknowledging the incredible dedication, care and collaboration OC employees have shown in supporting students and each…
The B.C. Government has published a new COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Primer to assist post-secondary institutions in planning for a safe return to on…
The B.C. Government has introduced new legislation - Bill 3 - which once it is passed, will add a new section (52.13) to the Employment Standards…
When the pandemic hit last year, Okanagan College Counsellor Sarah Lefebure took to her creative side to explore the many facets of her covid…
When Mariko Nagata picks up a free lunch at Okanagan College she likens it to a warm hug.
The mother of two was laid off during the start…
On March 8, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Government of Canada is designating Thursday, March 11 as a National Day of…
British Columbia’s public post-secondary institutions should be planning a return to on-campus education this September, according to Provincial…
After compiling recipes into a delectable read, the What We Cooked: A Compilation of Recipes During COVID Times cookbook is available for purchase…
OC Occupational Health and Safety grad put her skills to work
With fall approaching and parents and students of all ages making decisions…
Okanagan College is promoting new resources to enhance student success in an online learning environment.
This week the College launched a…
Students can expect classes in the new year to look a lot like they will this fall at Okanagan College.
As OC prepares to welcome back…
Outdoor play is good for kids and good for our communities.
Applications for StudentAid BC, along with the new non-repayable B.C. Access Grant, are now open.
This up-front grant, along with new…