Orientation
Welcome to the AVÌìÌà community
We are excited to have you join us and begin your post-secondary journey at OC. Scroll through the sections below for a complete guide to orientation before the semester begins. We want to make sure you have a smooth transition to OC and are here if you need us!
OC Ready - COMING SOON!
Round out your OC readiness with the Moodle course, OC Ready. This course will introduce you to all the services and supports the College offers.
- Learn about OC
- Familiarize yourself with the services available to you
- Get ready to be an OC student
International orientation
The International AVÌìÌà team hosts a series of sessions to provide you with the most information to make sure you have a successful start to your semester. The sessions are intended to help you navigate and understand how everything works at the College and to make you feel like a welcome part of the College community.
Attendance is mandatory at these sessions.
Steps for a smooth transition into OC
Access your online tools
is the main portal to access web-based information like student records, course schedule, and account summary. You will also find student email in your myOkanagan account.
is the College’s online learning platform providing access to online course materials and more.
Need info on logging in to these tools? View the Learning tools and resources section in the Student handbook.
Coming to campus - what you need to know
Please perform a personal health check before coming to campus, and stay home when you are sick until you feel well enough to resume regular activities.
- How effectively you can manage your symptoms, and your symptoms impact on others should be considered when deciding to resume your regular activities.
- For example, a persistent/uncontrolled cough can impact others, whereas a runny nose may be successfully managed without impacting others.
Please do not come to campus with flu-like symptoms such as fever, vomiting or diarrhea.
Important dates
Be sure to refer to the important dates schedule to confirm when your classes begin and other important dates such as drop deadlines.
Useful links
Need help with registration? Not sure where to get your Student ID? Useful links and services for students can be found on the Current Students page.
New Student Newsletter - View and Subscribe!
Stay in the loop with our latest news and updates for new students! Access our New Student Newsletter for valuable insights, upcoming events, and helpful tips to make the most of your academic experience.
New Student Academic Checklist
Get started on the right foot with our New Student Checklist! Navigate through essential steps and resources to ensure a smooth transition into your academic journey.
Need support? We're here to help.
Start a chat session with one of our team members, come in person, or book a virtual appointment from the comfort of home.
Events
View all events on the Student Life page
Student health and well-being
Find out about student health and wellness resources available to you while you are a student at OC.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Be sure to review the student handbook where you will find important policies such as the Student Code of Conduct. Whether you are studying in person, online, or by distance education, all of the policies relating to student conduct still apply.