Domestic students application guide
Guide designed for Canadian citizens or permanent residents of all ages.
Is this guide for you?
This application guide is designed for domestic students.
You're considered a domestic student if you are:
- a Canadian citizen; or
- a permanent resident of Canada.
Looking for something else?
See our How to apply page to find a tailored guide that best suits you.
Step 1: Before you apply
Choose a program

Use our Program Search to browse our diplomas, degrees, certificates and more.
Check admission requirements
Ensure that you're on track to meet the admission requirements. You can find them under the Admission requirements section of your chosen program.

→ Need help? Contact a Future Student Advisor or Education Planning Advisor.
Other things to consider before applying
Want to take individual courses?
Want to take a few courses but not complete a whole program?
→ Apply online through EducationPlannerBC as an Unclassified Student.
Visiting from another institution?
Want to take a few courses at Â黨´«Ã½and transfer the credit back to your college or university?
→ Apply online through EducationPlannerBC as a Visiting Student.
Need financial support?
Need help paying for school? We can help!
Whether you're a high school student or a mature student (19+), there are options available with scholarships, bursaries and awards, student loans and other funding.
→ Find out how Financial Aid and Awards can support you.
Step 3: After you apply
Track your application
Log in to your account and navigate to "My Program > View my applications" to monitor your application status.
Submit your required documents

Provide any additional items needed for your application, such as transcripts. Admissions will email you with a list of required items.


→ Refer to the After you apply page for more information on how to submit transcripts, testing and additional required items.
Check your email regularly

Admissions may send you additional emails with other required items.
→ Add Okanagan College domain to your email's safe sender list to ensure you receive all communications.
Accept your offer
If you receive an offer of admission, follow these steps by the provided deadline to secure your seat:
Pay your deposit; AND
→ Visit Tuition and Fees to see available payment methods.
Confirm your acceptance
→ You can accept your offer in your .
For more next steps, visit After you apply.
Have questions about applying?
You're not alone! We've put together answers to the most common questions about applying to Okanagan College - whether you're just getting started or finishing up your application.
You can apply online through the website.
| Program Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Most programs (one program/intake per application) | $30 (non-refundable) |
| Adult Upgrading | Free |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | Free |
An initial tuition deposit is required to accept your offer of admission.
| Program Type | Deposit Amount |
|---|---|
| $500 |
| All other programs | $200 |
| Foundational programs (Adult Upgrading, ESL) | No deposit required |
Yes, you can apply to multiple programs, intakes or campuses. You’ll need to submit a separate application and pay a fee for each application.
However, once you accept an offer of admission and pay the tuition deposit for one program, intake or campus, your other applications will be cancelled.
- Make sure you're searching in the correct Area of Study in EducationPlannerBC:
- Many certificate programs are listed under Continuing Studies.
- Unclassified and Visiting application options appear only under Arts, Business, or Science.
Make sure applications are open for your program. You can find intake dates on your program page - use Program Search to find it.
In general, intakes follow this schedule:
Intake Applications Open Fall 8:30 a.m. on the first weekday of October in the year before the intake Winter 8:30 a.m. on the first weekday of February in the year before the intake
(some exceptions apply)Practical Nursing (January intake) 9:00 a.m. on the first business day of April in the year before the intake
Need more help? Email askoc@okanagan.bc.ca.
You cannot update submitted applications on EducationPlanner BC. Please email admissions@okanangan.bc.ca as soon as you realize your error.
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It depends on the program. Some programs may require a new application and another fee, but there are exceptions.
Please contact admissions@okanagan.bc.ca to find out what applies to your situation.
Need more info?
For more help or answers to specific questions contact our Admissions team at admissions@okanagan.bc.ca.