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Application Fee: $30 (domestic); $100 (international)
Option A.
1. One of:
2. English 12 (60%) or equivalent
3. Chemistry 11 or equivalent
4. Biology 12 or equivalent
Option B.
1. ENGL 100 or equivalent
2. Both BIOL 131 and 133 or equivalent
3. Both PSYC 111 and 121 or equivalent
Admission Advice
1. For the criminal record check, Okanagan College's admission offices will provide applicants with instructions and forms for applicants to submit to the Solicitor General's Office and a deadline for the College to receive the clearance letter. Applicants should only initiate their criminal record check when instructed by Admissions. Failure to provide a clearance letter by the deadline will result in a cancellation of the applicant's admission application.
2. The diploma has a demanding course load. You are also advised to take one or more of the following courses before beginning the program: BIOL 131 and 133 (strongly recommended); PSYC 111 and 121; one of: ENGL 100, 150, 151, or 153.
Applicants also have to satisfy OC's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English is the language of instruction and communication at Okanagan College. All applicants, including Canadian citizens, whose native or primary language is other than English, must demonstrate a command of English sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instruction and written assignments.
See individual program listings and then visit English and Alternatives for program-specific English requirements.
Applicants Whose First Language Is Not English
If English is not your first language, you must submit documentation of ONE OF the following when applying to a diploma, degree and certificate programs:
A score exceeding level 4 on the Okanagan College English Language Assessment (OCELA).
A minimum grade of 70% in B.C. secondary school English 12 or its equivalent for the Bachelor of Business Administration program or a minimum grade of 60% for most other programs.
If you have successfully completed a diploma or degree from an accredited institution at which English is the language of instruction, you may submit your academic transcript for review by Okanagan College. Subject to verification, this diploma or degree may be used to meet the English requirement for admission to Okanagan College.
Documentation of English language proficiency should be sent directly to intedapps@okanagan.bc.ca or ideally be submitted with the online application.
Verify with the institution directly
All applicants must meet the College's general admission requirements:
Note:
Applicants must satisfy all general and program-specific admission requirements.
For details on Transfer Student admission, please check here.
Mature students are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time high school for at least one year prior to starting their program at Okanagan College. Grade 12 graduation is not required (unless specified), but the applicant must satisfy all general and program-specific admission requirements.
For details on Transfer Student admission, please check here.
Applicants can use the online application form to apply for admissions to Okanagan College. If an applicant is unable to submit an online application, the College will accept paper applications with the non-refundable application fee.
Please check important application and admission dates, as some programs have specific dates or deadlines by which applications must be received.
For details on applying to Okanagan College, please check the Apply Page.
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