Fall Orientation
Welcome to the Kelowna Campus
We can't wait to welcome you to the Kelowna campus for the Fall 2024 semester!
Browse through this page for information about welcome events we have planned for you and review the prep for the semester section for courses you should do before the semester begins.
ÎüʪÊÓƵ respectfully acknowledges that our Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People, our Salmon Arm campus is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc, and our Revelstoke centre is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Sinixt and Syilx Okanagan Peoples.
Orientation Events
Fall Orientation Events!
Program Sessions - Welcome Day
Students in the ADULT UPGRADING PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10 a.m.
- Mix and mingle in the Courtyard
10:15 a.m.
- Official Welcome
10:30 a.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Rooms C368 and C372 in the Laboratory (C) building
12 P.M.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in the ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10 a.m.
- Mix and mingle in the Courtyard
10:15 a.m.
- Official Welcome
10:30 a.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room B112
12 P.M.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in ARTS PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10 a.m.
- Mix and mingle in the Courtyard
10:15 a.m.
- Official Welcome
10:30 a.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet on the third floor of the Centre for Learning in Rooms E302, E303, E308, E309 and E310
12 P.M.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in the APPLIED BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM will follow the schedule below:
10 a.m.
- Mix and mingle in the Courtyard
10:15 a.m.
- Official Welcome
10:30 a.m.
Arts Program sessions (OPTIONAL) - Meet on the third floor of the Centre for Learning in Rooms E302, E303, E308, E309 and E310
OR
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
1 p.m.
- ABA:CRE Program session
- Meet on the second floor of the Centre for Learning in Room E202
Students in BUSINESS PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10 a.m.
- Mix and mingle in the Courtyard
10:15 a.m.
- Official Welcome
10:30 a.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
1 p.m.
- Registration begins in the Students Services (S) building
1:30 p.m.
- Welcome from the Dean, Presentation and Prizes in S104 (Theatre)
Students in ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10 a.m.
- Mix and mingle in the Courtyard
10:15 a.m.
- Official Welcome
10:30 a.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in the Centre for Learning in Room E105
12 P.M.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in most HEALTH PROGRAMS will attend class on this day.
Your instructor will provide details about your schedule for the day.
12 P.M.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
Please refer to your class schedule and make your way to your classroom.
12 P.M.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10 a.m.
- Mix and mingle in the Courtyard
10:15 a.m.
- Official Welcome
10:30 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (S104) in the Student Services building
- Welcome from the Dean
11:15 a.m.
- Make your way to your classroom
Biology – Room C376
Chemistry – Room C388
Civil Engineering Technology – Rooms C184, C168
Computer Information Systems – Room E207
Data Science – Room B113
Electrical Engineering – Room C314
Infrastructure and Computing Technology – Room C326
Math and Physics – Room A125
Mechanical Engineering – Room C120
Water Engineering Technology – Rooms C140, C158, CA105
12 P.M.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in the TRADES PROGRAMS should report to their assigned classroom in the morning.
11:30 a.m.
- Welcome from the Dean in the Trades Atrium
- Instructors will accompany students to the Courtyard for a welcome bag, activities and lunch.
Visit the Trades Hub in the Trades Atrium September 4-6 between 11 a.m and 1 p.m. each day to have your questions answered and to enter our raffle!
Diploma Sponsors
Prizes and Product donated by
Planet Fitness
Scandia Golf & Games
Relvas - The Sandwich Company
Mission Fitness
EXIT
Wrap Zone
Vital Waters
SunRype
McDonald's
Costco
Pepsi
Athletics, Recreation & Student Life
Prep for the coming semester
OC 101
Highly encouraged for all students
OC Ready-COMING SOON!
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
- How to pay your tuition and student fees online
- How to submit or take your photo for your Student ID
- Order and buy your books through the
Questions about Orientation? Contact us at orientation@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!