Dual credit and transitions

Transition programs are offered to students currently in high school who wish to take college level courses while continuing their high school education. These programs are a collaboration of the School Districts and Okanagan College, and both have strong commitments to helping students achieve their academic, career and life goals. 

There are two ways to transition to a college before you graduate from high school: Dual Credit programs and Concurrent Enrolment. 
 
Dual credit programs are an opportunity for high school students to start college programs while still in high school. In most cases, the school district sponsors the students for all or part of the tuition portion of the post-secondary program. 
 
Important note: In entry-level trades programs, students can also earn Level 1 of their technical training with SkilledTradesBC. 

Step-by-step instructions 

Step 1: To apply for Dual Credit programs, students need to speak to the career counsellor in their school district.  
Revelstoke – School District 19 
Vernon – School District 22 
Central Okanagan – School District 23 
Okanagan Similkameen – School District 53 
Nicola-Similkameen – School District 58 
Okanagan Skaha – School District 67 
North Okanagan- Shuswap – School District 83 
 

Step 2: Speak to OC Early Start Programs 
They can answer many questions you may have! 

Related questions

Who can apply for the dual credit program? 
Grade 11 and 12 students can apply. Grade 11 students can take courses in their Grade 12 year.  
 
What types of courses are available? 
Students can enroll in the first-year Okanagan College academic courses courses that fit into their secondary school schedule. Courses include English, math, political science, anthropology, chemistry, marketing, and management. 
 
What does it cost to take the dual credit program? 
Students may need to pay application fees, student fees, and textbook fees. Some school districts sponsor students for all or part of the tuition.  

Resources and links 

High School Counsellors | Okanagan College 
OC Early Start Programs
 

Dual credit programs are an opportunity for high school students to start college programs while still in high school. Students receive credit towards their high school diploma, and it is a way to get ahead on post-secondary education and training.