International Orientation
The International Education team hosts a series of sessions for new students to ensure a successful start to each semester. The sessions are intended to help students navigate settling in Canada and starting studies at the College and becoming a part of the College community.
Attendance to all sessions is MANDATORY for all new international students. Please make sure you are registered for these events. Contact us for more information (inted@okanagan.bc.ca).
Summer 2025 Pre-Arrival & Virtual International Student Orientation
This Virtual International Student Orientation is mandatory. 
Date: Wednesday, April 9
This session will cover essential information to ensure a smooth transition at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ and living in Canada. 
•   course registration information
•   myOkanagan and Moodle
•   Immigration advising
•  campus services & community resources
•   meet the International Education staff team, faculty, and college supports
•   Student-to-student platform
Registration will be posted at a later date.
Summer 2025 In-Person Orientation for International Students
This orientation day is designed to welcome you to your campus and provide practical information to assist you with settling in your city. 
Date: Friday, May 2
Registration will be posted at a later date.
Fall 2025 - I've Applied Now What?
Date: TBD, in May 2025
Join this virtual Session with our Recruitment Specialists
- College overview
- Admission process
- Where are you in the process and what you need to do
- Accommodation
- Finance
Fall 2025 Pre-Arrival Info Session for International Students
Date: Wednesday, July 23
This info session is designed to make sure you are informed of all the steps relating to registration, medical insurance, up-to-date travel requirements, and more prior to arriving to Canada.
Please note that this session does not replace the main International Student Orientation days listed next.
Fall 2025- Plan Ahead Virtual Session
Date: TBD
Students admitted for the Fall 2025 semester can bring their questions about registration. The session has been designed by the Education Advisors to help you understand how to plan your courses for the entire academic year.
- Choose the right courses for your program.
- Simplify your registration process:
- How to use Plan Ahead
- How to register for your courses
We look forward to having you attend the event!
Fall 2025 Virtual International Student Orientation
Date: Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14
This Virtual International Student Orientation is mandatory. You are only required to take one of the two sessions mentioned above.
This session will cover essential information to ensure a smooth transition at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ and living in Canada. 
•   course registration information
•   myOkanagan and Moodle
•   Immigration advising
•  campus services & community resources
•   meet the International Education staff team, faculty, and college supports
•   Student-to-student platform
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: TBD
Fall 2025 In-Person Orientation for International Students
This orientation day is designed to welcome you to your campus and provide practical information to assist you with settling in your city.  This is a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends!
- Kelowna Campus – Friday, August 29, Time: TBD
- Penticton Campus - Friday, August 29, Time: TBD
- Salmon Arm Campus -Thursday, August 28, Time: TBD
- Vernon Campus – Thursday, August 28, Time: TBD
College-Wide Orientation
The college-wide orientation will be held at the start of September at each campus. For more information, please visit the orientation page /orientation.
Pre-Arrival Guide
- Submit your study permit application to and
- Inform your Recruitment Specialists as soon as you receive a decision about your study permit application
- Research and plan your accommodation options * Kelowna student housing application - apply 6 months or more in advance
- Register for courses - ‘How to Register’ guide
- Check programs start dates and orientation dates before you plan your travel
- Download the iCent App
Please arrive to your campus before the in-person orientation events and try not to travel on days when the virtual orientations are scheduled.
* If you are travelling several months before your studies begin, be prepared to give detailed explanations and supporting documents in case airline or border officers ask. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer you meet at the airport/border crossing will make the final decision on whether or not you are admissible to Canada.
*Remember, you will not be allowed to work in Canada until you have begun full-time studies and you meet the requirements.
- Register for the International Student Orientation:
- Pre-arrival Info session (1 month before classes start)
- Virtual Orientation (3 weeks before classes start)
- Campus Specific In-person Orientation (a few days before classes start)
- Update your emergency contact in the MyOkanagan student portal
- Pay your tuition and fees before the deadline
Purchase early arrival medical insurance –
- Attend the International Campus Specific In-person Orientation
- Join the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Campus Wide Orientation at your campuses.
- Apply for ¹û½´ÊÓƵ student ID card
- Apply for your BC Medical
- Check out your Campus Map to find your classrooms