International Education

International Orientation

The International Education team hosts a series of sessions that have been prepared to provide you with the most information to make sure new students have a successful start to their semester. The sessions are intended to help you navigate and understand how everything works at the College and to make you feel like a welcome part of the College community.

 Attendance to all sessions is MANDATORY  for all new international students. Please make sure you are registered for these events. Contact us for more information.

A group of International students enjoying their time by the beach

Spring 2024 Pre-Arrival Info and Virtual Orientation for International Students

Date: Thursday, April 11 4-5:30 PM PST

This info session is designed to make sure you are informed of all the steps relating to registration, medical insurance, up-to-date travel requirements, and more prior to arriving to Canada. 

Spring 2024 In-Person Orientation for International Students

Kelowna campus: Date May 2,  Time: 1-3:30 PM, PST 

This orientation day is designed to welcome you to your campus and provide practical information to assist you with settling in your city.  

Fall 2024 Pre-Arrival Info Session for International Students

Date:  TBC

This info session is designed to make sure you are informed of all the steps relating to registration, medical insurance, up-to-date travel requirements, and more prior to arriving to Canada. Please note that this session does not replace the main International Student Orientation days listed below.

Fall 2024 Virtual International Student Orientation

Date:  TBC

This Virtual International Student Orientation is mandatory. 

These sessions will cover essential information to ensure a smooth transition at OC and living in Canada.  

The following topics are covered:  
•    course registration information 
•    myOkanagan and Moodle 
•    immigration advising 
•    academic success strategies 
•    Canadian classroom culture  
•    campus services & community resources 
•    meet the International Education staff team, faculty, and college supports 
•    meet other students and have fun! 

Fall 2024 In-Person Orientation for International Students

Kelowna Campus:  TBC 

Penticton Campus: TBC 

Salmon Arm Campus: TBC

Vernon Campus: TBC

This orientation day is designed to welcome you to your campus and provide practical information to assist you with settling in your city.   

College-Wide Orientation

The college-wide orientation will be held at the start of September at each campus. For more information, please visit the orientation page https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/orientation

Pre-Arrival Guide