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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.

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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!

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Experience OC

Experience OC events are coming soon!

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.

2026 Experience OC Dates

Campus

Date

Session Times

Salmon ArmThursday, April 23, 2026
  • Session 1 - 10am-10:45am
  • Session 2 - 11am-11:45am
PentictonMonday, May 4, 2026
  • Session 1 - 10am-10:45am
  • Session 2 - 11am-11:45am

Vernon*

*Experience OC Vernon will have 3 sessions

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Session 1 - 9am-10am
  • Session 2 - 10am-11am
  • Session 3 - 11am-12pm
KelownaThursday, May 7, 2026
  • Session 1 - 10am-10:45am
  • Session 2 - 11am-11:45am

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.

 

Remaining Spring 2026 Open House dates:

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

Information sessions

Events
Event Type (field_event_type)
Event Audience (field_event_audience)
16
Jul
Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at OC - Virtual Info Session
Online campus
11
Aug
Open Studies - Virtual Info Session
Online campus

Past Info Sessions

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