Welcome day is one week away

Welcome Day: Tuesday September 2, 2025
- Kelowna- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Penticton – 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Vernon – 10:30 a.m-2:30 p.m.
- Salmon Arm – 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
The event will be filled with fun, games, music, free food and prizes! Be sure to check out all the booths, where you’ll find information about student support services and community connections.
Engage with peers, meet other new students, and get to know your campus!
Program sessions will also take place during the event — details about the programs, times, and locations will be posted at Welcome Day and the Orientation website: New Student Orientation
Don’t have a program session? No worries! There will still be plenty of exciting and fun ways to meet fellow students during Welcome Day.
Other FIRST WEEK EVENTS: Events
Getting to CAMPUS:
- The first couple weeks will be busy so plan on where to park, bus route options, grab your bike and store it in our bike locker (access at the Recreation office) or get dropped off!
- Tips for Kelowna Campus- we have a lot of construction going on so bus drop-off locations and car/ parking access may change.
- Keep updated on all campus transportation: Campus Maps
Other Tips to be campus ready:
- Review Tuition and fees deadlines,
- Order your books through the Campus Store
- Get a and
- Follow us on socials!
Check out other Orientation information at YOUR campus’s website: New Student
Thank you to our 2025/2026 Orientation Sponsors!
Rogers – Fraser Valley Wireless
Big White Ski Resort
Valley First Credit Union
Scotiabank
Bell- Connects Wireless
BC Transit
RBC Bank
Prospera Credit Union
Okanagan Inclusion
BEEM Credit Union
TD Bank
Vernon Performing Arts
BIRD Canada
WorkBC Vernon
Canadian Tire
SilverStar Resort
Cherry Lane Mall
Best Regards,
Your Orientation Team
orientation@okanagan.bc.ca
Tags: Orientation, International students, Recreation and Student Life, Services for Students, Student