Fall Orientation
Welcome to the Vernon campus
Welcome to the ÎüʪÊÓƵ 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!
Be sure to look over 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!
Indigenous Orientation - Wednesday, August 28
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Join us in K'nmaĺka? Sənqâĺtən, the Vernon Campus Indigenous Garden, for a cultural workshop and some information, all while mingling and enjoying some snacks
Wednesday, August 28
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
This orientation day is designed to welcome you to your campus and provide practical information to assist you with settling in your city. Snacks provided!
Program Sessions - Welcome Day
Students in ARTS PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Lecture Theatre (Room D310)
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in SCIENCE PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Lecture Theatre (Room D223)
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in BUSINESS PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D212
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in HUMAN SERVICE WORKER/HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D348 (TBC)
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D229
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in the ADULT UPGRADING PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D221
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in the PLUMBING program will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Trades Building
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D346
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
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
Meet friends and have fun this term
Need a study break? Looking to meet fellow students while staying safe? Want to win cool prizes? Follow Student Life activities and events scheduled throughout the term: online games, cultural activities, videos and more! There is a lot happening throughout the term, and keep an eye out for giveaways for participating.
Follow us on Facebook
Get in the loop with campus events, OC programs and news by following the ÎüʪÊÓƵ Vernon campus Facebook page.
Campus map
Finding your way around a new building can be daunting. Check out this handy downloadable map of the Vernon campus, and never be lost again.
Meet your peers
Join the ÎüʪÊÓƵ Vernon campus - New Students Facebook group to meet other Vernon students, ask questions, keep up with student life events and activities, see local job and housing postings and get to know your OC community!
Have questions?
We are here to help
ÎüʪÊÓƵ's mission is to transform lives and communities. We know that starts with you.
Questions about Orientation? Contact vernoncampus@okanagan.bc.ca