Okanagan College - Vernon

Course Description

Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution in British Columbia with four main campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, and Vernon. The College serves approximately 20,500 students annually and is the second largest trades training institution in B.C. The College offers a diverse range of degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as a variety of university transfer and continuing studies course offerings.

With a dedicated learning community and relaxed atmosphere, the Vernon campus is the perfect place for students to kick-start their success. World-class instructors choose the Vernon campus as home because of their passion for teaching and the opportunity to get to know the students they teach. Many professors are active in research, and have been published around the world – infusing classroom lectures with innovation and best practice that primes students for academic achievement.

Why Okanagan College - Vernon

Campus Life: Students can catch up with friends in the Kal View Café overlooking Kalamalka Lake or get some serious study time in under the branches of the fig tree inside the library. They can also learn from Okanagan-Silyx knowledge keepers in the Kalamalka Indigenous Garden, where native plant species support Indigenous healing practices, medicines and traditional remedies.

Facilities: Educational amenities on campus provide a comfortable place to focus on studies. The bustling Student Success Centre is a hub of supportive learning, where free tutoring is available. The Aboriginal Services Centre connects students with key resources and supports. The Bunker is a must-see: students work in the functioning letterpress printshop as part of the Writing & Publishing program and Kalamalka Press publication.

Hands-On Experience: Co-op work options provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience, whilst developing important communication and networking skills.

Diverse Programs and Courses: Classes are kept small, with the average class size being about 19 students.