Winter Orientation
Welcome to the Salmon Arm campus
Welcome to the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ community! Check out this page for information you will need to get started as a new ¹û½´ÊÓƵ student. Scroll through the sections below for a complete guide to orientation before the semester begins. We want to make sure that you have a smooth transition to ¹û½´ÊÓƵ and are here if you need us!
¹û½´ÊÓƵ respectfully acknowledges that our Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People, our Salmon Arm campus is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc, and our Revelstoke centre is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Sinixt and Syilx Okanagan Peoples.
Prep for the coming semester
¹û½´ÊÓƵ 101
Highly encouraged for all students
¹û½´ÊÓƵ Ready-COMING SOON!
Round out your ¹û½´ÊÓƵ readiness with the Moodle course, ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Ready. This course will introduce you to all the services and supports the College offers.
- Learn about ¹û½´ÊÓƵ
- Familiarize yourself with the services available to you
- Get ready to be an ¹û½´ÊÓƵ student
Other helpful tips
- Pay tuition and student fees online
- Submit or take your photo for your Student ID
- Order and buy your books through the
- Find important dates here
Questions about Orientation?
Contact Jessica Landau at JLandau@okanagan.bc.ca
Meet friends and have fun this term
Need a study break? Looking to meet fellow students? Want to win cool prizes? Follow Student Life activities and events scheduled throughout the term!
Meet the Student Services team
Shannon Kiehlbauch
Accessibility Services/Education Advising
Email: skiehlbauch@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-832-2126 ext. 8211
Office: SA 119
Samantha Johnson
Counselling Services
Email: sjohnson@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-832-2126 ext. 8221
Office: SA 121
Joaquim Camps
Student Success Centre Coordinator
Email: jcamps@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-832-2126 ext. 8262
Office: SA 137B
Stacey Larsen
Education Advising
Email: slarsen@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-832-2126 ext. 8202
Office: SA 103
Diyame Derrick Caterer
Indigenous Services
Email: dderrickcaterer@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-832-2126 ext. 8275
Office: SA 184A
Taryn Schmid
Library Services
Email: tschmid@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-832-2126 ext. 8253
Office: SA 132
Chantal MacLean
Financial Aid and Awards
Email: cmaclean@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-832-2126 ext. 8201
Office: SA 120