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Winter Welcome

Welcome to the Salmon Arm campus

Welcome to the Okanagan College community! Check out this page for information you will need to get started as a new OC student. Scroll through the sections below for a complete guide to orientation before the semester begins. We want to make sure that you have a smooth transition to OC and are here if you need us!

Prep for the semester

Okanagan College respectfully acknowledges that our Salmon Arm campus is located on the unceded territory of the Secwepemc.

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International Student Orientation

International Students only

Thursday, January 18

10:00am - 12:30pm

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

Topics covered will include: important reminders, medical insurance, Canadian culture, and you will be introduced to campus services & community resources. You will also meet the International Education staff team / faculty, meet other students, campus tour and games!

Register for In-Person Orientation

Student Services ASK ME Table

Wednesday, January 10

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Front Office Lobby

Stop by the Ask Me table located at the front office Lobby – Advisors, counselling, award applications, therapy dog, treats and more!

First Day Fuel-Up

Monday, January 8

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Front Office Lobby

Start your first day of classes with a coffee and snack on us! Join us in the Front Office Lobby for some first day fuel and a chance to win some great door prizes! The Okanagan College Support team will be there to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.

Grocery Bingo

Thursday, January 11

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Student Services Building

Join us in the Student Services Building for Bingo excitement! Shout "BINGO!" to win groceries. Savor treats and cold drinks while marking off those squares!

Welcome Back Lunch

Tuesday, January 9

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Student Services Cafeteria

Your Winter Wonderland Welcome Lunch awaits you in the Student Services Building cafeteria. Meet with OCSU’s team on campus and find out about discounts, benefits, swag and more! Enjoy a Bannock Taco lunch served by Indigenous services and explore the gathering place!

TRADES First Day Fuel-Up

Monday, January 29

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Trades Building

Start your first day of classes with a coffee and a snack on us! Join us for some first day fuel and a chance to win some great door prizes! The Okanagan College Support team will be there to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.

OC 101

Mandatory for all students

OC Ready

Round out your OC readiness with the Moodle course, OC Ready. This course will introduce you to all the services and supports the College offers.

Learn about OC
Familiarize yourself with the services available to you
Get ready to be an OC student

Other helpful tips

Pay tuition and student fees online
Submit or take your photo for your Student ID
Order and buy your books through the Campus Store
Find important dates here

Questions about Orientation?
Contact Jessica Landau at JLandau@okanagan.bc.ca

Meet friends and have fun this term

Need a study break? Looking to meet fellow students? Want to win cool prizes? Follow Student Life activities and events scheduled throughout the term!

Check out Student Life