International Orientation
The International Education team hosts a series of sessions for new students to ensure a successful start to each semester. The sessions are intended to help students navigate settling in Canada and starting studies at the College and becoming a part of the College community.
Attendance to all sessions is MANDATORY for all new international students. Please make sure you are registered for these events. Contact us for more information (inted@okanagan.bc.ca).
Plan Ahead Virtual Session
Date: TBC
Students admitted for the Winter 2025 semester can bring their questions about registration. The session has been designed by the Education Advisors to help you understand how to plan your courses for the entire academic year.
You will learn how to:
- Choose the right courses for your program.
- Simplify your registration process:
- How to use Plan Ahead
- How to register for your courses
We look forward to having you attend the event!
Winter 2025 Pre-Arrival Info Session for International Students
Date: TBC
This info session is designed to inform students of all the steps relating to registration, medical insurance, up-to-date travel requirements, and more prior to arriving to Canada. Please note that this session does not replace the main International Student Orientation days listed below.
Winter 2025 Virtual International Student Orientation
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
This Virtual International Student Orientation is mandatory.
These sessions will cover essential information to ensure a smooth transition at OC and living in Canada. 
The following topics are covered: 
•    Course registration information
•    MyÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ and Moodle
•    Immigration advising
•    Academic success strategies
•    Canadian classroom culture 
•    Campus services & community resources
•    Meet the International Education staff team, faculty, and college supports
•    Meet other students and have fun!
Winter 2025 In-Person Orientation for International Students
- Penticton Campus: TBC
- Salmon Arm Campus: TBC
- Vernon Campus: TBC
- Kelowna Campus: TBC
This orientation day is designed to welcome you to your campus and provide practical information to assist you with settling in your city. 
College-Wide Orientation
The college-wide orientation will be held at the start of September at each campus. For more information, please visit the orientation page /orientation.
Pre-Arrival Guide
- Submit your study permit application to and
- Inform your market recruitment representative as soon as you receive a decision about your study permit application
- Research and plan your accommodation options (Kelowna Student Housing applications - apply as early as 6-10 months in advance)
- Register for courses - ‘How to Register’ guide
- Check programs start dates and orientation dates before you plan your travel
- Download the iCent App
- Attend the International Student Orientation:
- Pre-arrival Info session (1 month before classes start)
- Virtual Orientation (3 weeks before classes start)
- Campus Specific In-person Orientation (a few days before classes start)
- Pay your tuition and fees before the deadline
- Purchase early arrival medical insurance –
- Complete ‘OC 101’ and ‘OC Ready’ (Fall and Winter intakes only)
- Submit your travel plan to the International Office Team
- Attend the International Campus Specific In-person Orientation
- Join the OC Campus Wide Orientation at your campuses.
- Apply for OC student ID card
- Apply for your BC Medical
- Check out your Campus Map to find your classrooms