World-class instructors choose Okanagan College because of their passion for teaching and the opportunity to foster close connections with students. The campus is steps away from Kelowna’s Pandosy Village, with an eclectic and vibrant array of shops, services and food choices. Residents benefit from the region’s array of four-season outdoor activities, from water sports on Okanagan Lake to skiing
and snowboarding at Big White only minutes away. As a Kelowna student, you will find a mix of academic challenges and student life opportunities that will connect you with peers and community members in a bustling and welcoming campus. Meet new people with the Okanagan College Students’ Union, and connect with peers in Enactus Okanagan College to work on entrepreneurial projects that make a tangible difference in the community. Take a moment for grounding and reflection in the na’ʔk’ʷulamən Indigenous Garden. Savour student-created culinary delights at Infusions Restaurant. Play ping pong in The Pit, or dance the night away during cultural activities hosted by International Education. The Little Scholars Academy, operated by the YMCA, supports students who have child-care needs. Applied learning is at the heart of many programs here, and real-world assignments in science labs, trades shops and health clinics will challenge and inspire students. Educational amenities on campus are amongst the most sustainable in the world, with the Centre for Learning and Kelowna Trades Training Complex certified to LEED Platinum standards, and a solar panel bank generating sustainable energy that is monitored live. This environment reminds students of the greater role that they play in sustainability as they embark on their careers.
