Okanagan College is the region's largest higher education institution, educating and training more than 20,500 people each year in a variety of disciplines. Bachelor's degrees, diplomas, trades, vocational training, professional development, corporate training, and adult basic education are all available, allowing students to advance in their jobs.
Okanagan College is a public post-secondary college with campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, and Vernon, British Columbia, that was founded in 1963.
With a wide range of academic and practical programs, the Salmon Arm campus brings opportunity and community together. The big idea is to combine small class sizes with high-quality training and individual support.
Services & Facilities
Salmon Arm is noted for its pleasant summer weather, stunning scenery, and thriving arts and culture scene. It has a diverse scenery with many outdoor activities like hiking, biking, golfing, boating, and more. The region is converted into a winter wonderland, with cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hockey, and a variety of other things to enjoy.
Okanagan College's campuses are environmentally friendly and offer modern technology and services to students. Co-op employment choices allow students to get real-world experience while also developing important communication and networking skills.
Accommodation
During their time at Okanagan College, students can choose from a variety of accommodation options. The bulletin board, which is located in the student lounge next to the Okanagan College Students' Union office, includes rental information for suites, apartments, and houses.
Scholarships
Okanagan College offers a variety of financial assistance, awards, scholarships, and bursaries to its students in recognition of their academic achievement and to alleviate their financial burden.
- Adult Upgrading Grant
- Okanagan College Academic Awards
- Emergency Bursary
- Aboriginal Emergency Assistance Fund
- Irving K. Barber Scholarship Society
- International Scholarships
Notable alumni
Some of the famous alumni are Ryan Holmes (Founder and CEO of Hootsuite), Jerome Blake (Olympic athlete), Margaret Fane Rutledge (Aircraft pilot), Norah Bowman (Politician).
