Withdraw from semester-based courses
It is important to be aware of the different deadlines for withdrawing from courses at Okanagan College.
Last day to receive a refund of tuition fees and drop a course without a withdrawal being recorded on the student’s record.
Last day to withdraw from a course without academic penalty.
Please visit Important Dates to review withdrawal dates for the current semester.
Instructors, advisors, and financial aid representatives can't withdraw you from courses; they can only advise you to contact the registration office.
Step-by-step instructions
Option 1: Withdraw online through myOkanagan.
- Log in to myOkanagan and select “Registration” from the home page.
- Select “Register (Add/Drop) Classes.”
Select the desired term.
- Select the course(s) you wish to withdraw from.
- Choose “Web withdrawal.”
Option 2: Fill out the Registration and Withdrawal Form.
You can also access this form through myOkanagan by navigating to My Useful Links > Student Forms > Registration and Withdrawal.
Option 3: Email the registration department.
Students can email registration@okanagan.bc.ca with their request to withdraw. Please provide your student number, term, course name, and number.
Option 4: Withdraw in-person at the Office of the Registrar.
Visit the Office of the Registrar in Kelowna.
Fill out a registration and withdrawal form.
Related questions
Q1: What happens to my deposit if I fully withdraw from the program?
A1: All deposits at Okanagan College are non-refundable. If you withdraw and have a credit on your account that includes the deposit, you will be reimbursed minus the deposit amount (depending on the withdrawal date).
Q2: How can I withdraw from a program for medical or compassionate reasons?
A2: Please fill out the Request for Withdrawal due to Medical or Compassionate Reasons form. If you are requesting a medical withdrawal, please include a doctor's note or ensure that the second page is completed by your attending professional. Your request will be evaluated based on the documentation you provide.
Any tuition refund will first go towards your outstanding account balance. Prorated refunds are issued by Financial Services and do not include admissions deposits or student association fees.
Please email the completed form to registration@okanagan.bc.ca.
Resources and links
Important dates | Okanagan College
Student Forms | Okanagan College
Some withdrawals need approval from administration staff, and you might need to provide supporting documents.
During high volume request times, withdrawal requests may take longer to process. We will process your request as soon as possible.