Winter Orientation
Welcome to the Vernon campus
Welcome to the °ÍÀè·èÂíÐã community! Check out this page for information you will need to get started as a new °ÍÀè·èÂíÐãstudent. 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 °ÍÀè·èÂíÐãand 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.
°ÍÀè·èÂíÐã 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.
Prep for the coming semester
°ÍÀè·èÂíÐã101
Highly encouraged for all students
°ÍÀè·èÂíÐãReady-COMING SOON!
Round out your °ÍÀè·èÂíÐãreadiness with the Moodle course, °ÍÀè·èÂíÐãReady. 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 °ÍÀè·èÂíÐãstudent
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, °ÍÀè·èÂíÐãprograms and news by following the °ÍÀè·èÂíÐã 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 °ÍÀè·èÂíÐã 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 °ÍÀè·èÂíÐãcommunity!
Have questions?
We are here to help
°ÍÀè·èÂíÐã's mission is to transform lives and communities. We know that starts with you.
Questions about Orientation? Contact vernoncampus@okanagan.bc.ca