Founded: 1963 Total Students: 20,500+
Int. Students: 2,000+
Overview
Educating and training more than 20,500 people each year in a diverse array of programs, Okanagan College is the region’s largest higher education institution. Offerings range from bachelor degrees to diplomas, trades, vocational training, professional development, corporate training and adult basic education, giving students a step up in their careers.
Okanagan College is a dedicated learner-centred institution, serving the largest number of post-secondary school students in the B.C. Interior. Our employees have an unparalleled enthusiasm for bringing out the best from the more than 20,000 people who take courses or programs through our four regional campuses.
This devotion to quality learning means employees here can expect the same for themselves. At Okanagan College we see careers not as destinations, but pathways to something richer, something deeper. Professional development isn’t simply an idea here. It’s who we are.
Penticton Campus
With an active and energetic learning community, the Penticton campus is the perfect place for students to discover life-long relationships and their path to success. Students benefit from the region’s array of four-season outdoor activities, from kayaking and paddle boarding on Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, to skiing and snowboarding at Apex Mountain only minutes away.
World-class instructors choose the Penticton campus as home because of their passion for teaching and the opportunity to foster close connections with students. Many professors are active in research and contributing to community-driven projects throughout the region – infusing classroom lectures with innovation and best practice that primes students for achievement.
As a Penticton student, you will learn in an active environment designed for social connection. Meet new people and make friends at campus life events and intramurals in the gym, where the OC Coyotes basketball teams play. This campus even celebrates finals: enjoy pizza and popcorn in your pajamas while getting some study help during the annual Long Night Against Procrastination. Therapy dogs regularly do the rounds on campus to offer students a breather from workload expectations, and Enactus Okanagan College students work on entrepreneurial projects that make a tangible difference in the community.
Educational amenities on campus provide an innovative and inspiring place for you to explore subjects. Catch up with friends in the College Grounds Café, or get some serious study time in at the library and Aboriginal Centre. Built to LEED Platinum standard, Jim Pattison Centre for Excellence was named the most sustainable post-secondary building in Canada, and serves as a living lab for students in the Sustainable Construction Management Technology program. Human Kinetics students are actively involved in gymnasium and fitness room activities. The Wine Sensory Information Centre, supported by the B.C. Wine Information Society, is a professional venue to discover the many facets of the Okanagan’s signature wines. The Little Learners Academy supports students needing on-site child-care, and is the first Passive House-certified day care in Canada.
Students Life
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*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
English Score Requirement
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Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.
Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Okanagan College
- International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
- Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
- Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
- Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
- You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.
Please note:- If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.
Opportunities
The career services available at Okanagan College are extraordinary with numerous students getting placed within 6 months of getting their degrees. The various services available are:
- Career Counselling and Academic Advising
- Internships and On the Job Training
- Resume, CV and Cover Letter Building
- Mock Interviews and Interview Preparation
- Learning and Skill Development Centres
- Online Study Resources
- Job Portals and Recruitment Fairs
- Practise Proficiency Exams
Accomodation
International Housing
There are a number of different options available for housing while you are attending Okanagan College. If you are under 18 years old, you must stay with one of our approved host families until at least your 18th birthday. If you are 18 years of age or over, you may choose from:
Off-campus housing
Okanagan College accepts listings of accommodations for the convenience of its students. The listings posted on this site are neither approved or recommended by Okanagan College. Okanagan College does not perform any information, background or clearance checks on the landlords or authors of the listings, nor is any of the information contained within the listings verified for accuracy. Okanagan College does not assume any responsibility or liability relating to or arising out of the information contained within the listings provided on this site.
Penticton Campus
The Penticton campus does not have on-campus student housing at this time; however, there are several community resources available for students looking for housing options in the South Okanagan area.
Rental listings compiled by College staff as a service to students, Okanagan College compiles a list of Penticton and area rental listings for students. This list is updated weekly. Newest listings are added to the bottom.
Homestay
The Homestay program is an opportunity for cultural exchange between Canadians and International students, where students live with a host family for a period of time. Host families learn about other countries and cultures and help students adjust to living in Canada. Students have more opportunities to practice their English and learn about Canadian lifestyles, values, and customs.
Living with a homestay family is a good way to learn and practice English. The home may be a house, apartment, or a townhouse. Homes are normally located within 30 minutes or less of the campus by bus. Host families are chosen for their interest in other cultures and their willingness to help students adjust to the Canadian lifestyle. The host family may be a family with children, a family without children, or a single person.
Student Support
Okanagan College has carved a niche for itself owing to the exceptional student services made available to the students. There are a vast number of student services available at Okanagan College, which help the students both old and new in numerous different ways. The following are a few of them:
- Aboriginal Services
- Accessibility Services
- Bookstores
- Counselling Services
- Education Advising
- Graduation and Commencement
- Health and Safety
- Housing
- IT Helpdesk
- Learning and Success Centres
- Library
- Parking, transit and carpooling
- Recreation and Student Life
- Security
- Sexual violence awareness
- Student, Graduate and Co-op Employment
- Testing Centre
Scholarships
| Scholarship | Overview |
| Okanagan College President’s Entrance Scholarships | Eight Awards of up to $5000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a full 100% courseload. |
| Okanagan College Community Spirit Awards | Up to 40 awards of up to $1000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Okanagan College Board of Governors Entrance Awards | Three or more awards of $1000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Rick and Yasmin Thorpe & Friends Scholarship for Secondary School Graduates | Up to four awards of $2500 each for students graduating from a secondary school located in Penticton or Summerland. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Okanagan College Penticton Campus High School Entrance Scholarships | Two awards of $1000 for students entering the first year of full-time study in any university studies, degree, diploma, certificate or Trades Foundation program at the Penticton campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 60% courseload. |
| Johnstone Memorial Award | Two awards of $2400 for students entering full-time study in the social, physical, biological sciences, humanities or visual, practical or performing Arts at the Salmon Arm Campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Tony Sellar Leadership Entrance Scholarship | One award of approximately $800 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies at the Vernon Campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| McGillivray Entrance Award for Business | One award of up to $5500 for student entering the Business Administration degree or diploma program at the Kelowna Campus. Students must be registered in a full 100% courseload. |
| Okanagan College Board of Governors Chairs' Entrance Award | One or more awards of $500 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Highstreet Skilled Trades Fund | Up to four awards of $6500 each for students entering a full time eligible foundation construction trades program and who have graduated from a BC Secondary School in the last 18 months. Students must be registered in a minimum 60% courseload. |
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Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
583 Duncan Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 8E1, Canada
