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Satisfactory standing in basic math and reading tests can be used to meet the entrance to some Continuing Studies programs. Please see individual program listing for admission requirements to your program.

To find out more about dates and how to schedule a test in your area contact Continuing Studies. Please also review our sample test (PDF).

Applicants wishing to enter some Adult Upgrading (AU) courses may be required to complete a skills assessment test if they do not meet specific course prerequisites or to determine the level which would best suit their needs. Assessment dates and times are available at the Registrar's Office, campus offices, or online. Also see AU programs in the calendar for more information.

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Steps to complete your application, instructions to submit transcripts, and alternate ways of meeting admission requirements.

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After you apply

The admissions process begins when you apply to a program and ends once you’ve met the admission requirements and accepted an offer to the program. When you accept your offer, you become an admitted student and you can move on to the registration process. If you’re conditionally admitted, you still must submit any outstanding admission requirements.

When contacting us, always include your OC ID number, your full name, and the program and campus you’ve applied to in the subject line of your email. This information helps us to provide faster service.

Domestic applicants: admissions@okanagan.bc.ca

International applicants: inted@okanagan.bc.ca

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• Upgrading
• Sponsorship, RESPs and more
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• Contact Admissions

Step 1 - Submit required items

Admissions will send you an email informing you of outstanding items and deadlines. Depending on when you apply, we might not ask for all admission requirements at once. Only submit items that are requested in your email.  

Review the email and submit any requested items. Once the academic admission requirements are met, we will request any additional documents.

Failure to list all institutions you attended on your application may be considered an intentional omission.

Failure to list all institutions or to provide transcripts for all institutions attended may lead to the cancellation of your application for admission or the withdrawal of your offer of admission.

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How to submit a transcript and interims

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High school transcripts for students within B.C. or the Yukon

High school transcripts for students outside of B.C. or the Yukon

Adult learner or transcripts from another post-secondary institution

Equivalent high school courses - Canada

Applicants educated outside of B.C. are required to present qualifications equivalent to those required for B.C. students. Applicants must present competitive grades in program specific prerequisite subjects, which vary by program.

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Step 2 - Accept your offer

Your offer of admission will give a deadline to accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. You must complete both steps to be admitted and secure your seat.

1. To accept your offer of admission, go to > View my applications and find the term and application you want. Accept your offer.
2. Pay your non-refundable tuition deposit. The amount and deadline can both be found in your offer of admission email.  You can pay your deposit in person with debit or cash, using online banking, or using PayMyTuition. More details on payment options can be found here.

Some applicants, like current high school students, are offered conditional admission. You have a seat in the program but still need to meet the admission requirements by the deadline.

Pay your tuition deposit

Deposit information

The deposit amounts below are for domestic student admission. Beginning Summer 2025, a second deposit is no longer required for any program. 

• $500 tuition deposit for Access to Practical Nursing, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer programs (Mechanical and Structures), Animation Diploma, Computer Information Systems Diploma and Degree, all Engineering Technologies programs and Practical Nursing
• No tuition deposit for admission to Foundational programs such as Adult Upgrading, English as a Second Language (Domestic), Accessible Education and Training
• $200 tuition deposit for all other programs

Step 3 - Submit additional required items for admission

All additional required items can be emailed to admissions@okanagan.bc.ca, unless otherwise indicated.

Please wait until you are requested by Admissions to fulfill these requirements.

Additional details on how to apply for a criminal record check will be provided if  you receive an offer of admission, or earlier in certain situations. RCMP or police checks are not accepted for admission purposes. Do not initiate any criminal record check until you receive instructions from Admissions. 

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Additional required items for admission

• Health and Social Development programs
• Continuing Studies programs

Access to Practical Nursing

Certified Dental Assistant

Early Childhood Education

Health Care Assistant

Kinesiology (formerly Human Kinetics)

Human Service Work

Pharmacy Technician

Practical Nursing

Therapist Assistant

Recreation Therapist Assistant Certificate

Step 4 - Track your application

Track your application in your under My Program > View my applications. Here you can see:

• Most recent decision made on your application
• Your application status
• Outstanding admission requirements
• Date your documents are received

Alternative ways to meet admission requirements

Meet required admission items through testing

ABLE Math and English Test (Continuing Studies)

Satisfactory standing in basic math and reading tests can be used to meet the entrance to some Continuing Studies programs. Please see individual program listing for admission requirements to your program.

To find out more about dates and how to schedule a test in your area contact Continuing Studies. Please also review our sample test (PDF).

Adult Upgrading Skills Assessment

Diagnostics Test

Testing times and dates are available at the Kelowna Testing Centre or Regional Campus counselling offices. Find out more about some of the diagnostic exams on the Kelowna Testing Centre's website.

Mathematics Diagnostic Test

Any person requesting admission to the following programs (see below), must demonstrate proficiency in the indicated area of Mathematics. The indicated diagnostic test may be used to satisfy the math admission requirement.

Culinary Management Diploma
Business Math Proficiency Test (formerly Math Diagnostic Test) 
16/25

Associate of Science Degree  
Calculus Readiness Test
16/25

Bachelor of Business Administration
Business Math Proficiency Test (formerly Math Diagnostic Test)
20/25

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test or Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test 
70%

Business Administration Diploma
Business Math Proficiency Test (formerly Math Diagnostic Test) 
16/25

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
64%

Commercial Aviation Diploma
Business Math Proficiency Test (formerly Math Diagnostic Test) 
16/25

Computer Information Systems Diploma
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test or Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test 
70%

Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test 
70%

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test 
70%

Infrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma
Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
70%

Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test
70%

Sustainable Construction Management Technology Diploma
Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
70%

Water Engineering Technology Diploma
Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
85%

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All Office Administration testing is done online after you have applied and been issued a student ID number. To find out more about entrance tests please see Office Administration (OADM) Information and Entrance Testing (PDF).

Satisfactory standing in basic math and reading assessment can be used to meet the entrance to most Entry Level Training (Trades) programs. Please see individual program listing for admission requirements to your program.

To find out more about assessments and how to register, please see our website.