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Explore diverse program areas firsthand through interactive sessions led by professors. Discover your passion, find your path, get inspired and embark on your journey to success with Okanagan College.
Okanagan College regularly hosts Experience OC, Open Houses and Info Sessions, inviting prospective students to explore our campuses, meet faculty and staff, and learn about the various pathways to success available to them.
Our mission is to transform lives and communities by empowering students, enriching communities, and driving positive change in the region and beyond.
Join us on this exciting journey of discovery and growth. Experience OC, attend our Open Houses and Info Sessions, and embark on a transformative educational experience for the future. Together, let's shape a brighter tomorrow!
Experience OC
Experience OC events coming in May 2026
Okanagan College hosts annual Experience OC for High School students in our local School Districts. Professors & instructors lead interactive hands-on sessions in a wide variety of program areas & subjects including Arts, Science, Business, Trades, Engineering Technologies, Health & Social Development, etc.
These events are primarily designed for Grade 10 and 11 students that wish to participate and must have permission from their school to attend. Speak with your local career coordinator to register for this event.
Experience OC is an excellent opportunity for students to be immersed into new program areas and learn more about the individual program and subject areas we offer at Okanagan College or that they may want to explore at another Post Secondary institution.
We’ve had current students and Alumni students share with us that this experience helped them choose the program suited for them!
Open Houses
Don't miss out on your chance to explore one of our campuses during our Open House events. Check out the campus, connect with our community of professors, instructors, students, and staff and find out why Okanagan College would be a great fit for your future.
March/April 2026 Open House dates:
- Vernon Campus - March 11, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- Salmon Arm Campus - March 31, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- Kelowna Campus - April 1, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- Penticton Campus - April 9, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
The countdown is on! RSVP links for all 2026 Open House events are now open.
15 first year FAQs
Learn about the top 15 points that parents and students should know about before starting post secondary. Some topics covered include:
- How to apply for student loans
- Dual credit and concurrent enrolment options
- Transferring within B.C.
- Application process at Okanagan College
- Understanding post-secondary terminology and processes
Past Info Sessions
Missed a session? Watch the video recording.
- Commercial Aviation Diploma - Experience OC Session - Mar. 2021
- Creating Innovative Ideas Using Design Thinking - Experience OC Session - April 2021
- It Knows When You are Sleeping, It Knows When You're Awake - Experience OC Session - May 2021
- Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool - Experience OC Session - April 2021
- Aboriginal Community Support Worker Certificate - Info Session - April 2021
- Advanced GIS Certificate - Info Session - Oct. 2020
- Audio Engineering and Music Production Certificate - Info Session - April 2021
- AutoCAD Skills Certificate Program - Info Session - Sep. 2020
- AutoCAD Skills Certificate Program - Info Session presentation slides - Sep. 2020
- Education Assistant Certificate - Info Session - Aug. 2020
- Education Assistant Certificate - Info Session slides (pdf) - Oct. 2020
- Esthetics and Nail Tech Certificate - Info Session - Mar. 2021
- Landscape Horticulture Certificate - Info Session - April 2021
- Medical Office Assistant - Info Session - Mar. 2021
- Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate - Info Session - Mar. 2021
- PeriAnesthesia & Gastroenterology Nursing Certificates - Info Session - April 2021
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