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Fall Orientation
Welcome to the Vernon campus
Welcome to the 49ͼ¿â community! Check out this page for information you will need to get started as a new 49ͼ¿â 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 49ͼ¿â and are here if you need us!
Be sure to look over the prep for the semester section for courses you should do before the semester begins.
49ͼ¿â 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.
Program Sessions - Welcome Day
Students in ARTS PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Lecture Theatre (Room D310)
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in SCIENCE PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Lecture Theatre (Room D223)
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in BUSINESS PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D212
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D229
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in the ADULT UPGRADING PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D221
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Students in OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS will follow the schedule below:
10:30 a.m.
- Mix and Mingle – Meet in the Success Centre
11:00 a.m.
- Meet in the Theatre (Room D310) for Official Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Program sessions
- Meet in Room D346
12:15 p.m.
- Meet in the Courtyard for games, prizes, free lunch
Prep for the coming semester
49ͼ¿â 101
Highly encouraged for all students
49ͼ¿â Ready-COMING SOON!
Round out your 49ͼ¿â readiness with the Moodle course, 49ͼ¿â Ready. This course will introduce you to all the services and supports the College offers.
- Learn about 49ͼ¿â
- Familiarize yourself with the services available to you
- Get ready to be an 49ͼ¿â student
Meet friends and have fun this term
Need a study break? Looking to meet fellow students while staying safe? Want to win cool prizes? Follow Student Life activities and events scheduled throughout the term: online games, cultural activities, videos and more! There is a lot happening throughout the term, and keep an eye out for giveaways for participating.
Follow us on Facebook
Get in the loop with campus events, 49ͼ¿â programs and news by following the 49ͼ¿â Vernon campus Facebook page.
Campus map
Finding your way around a new building can be daunting. Check out this handy downloadable map of the Vernon campus, and never be lost again.
Meet your peers
Join the 49ͼ¿â Vernon campus - New Students Facebook group to meet other Vernon students, ask questions, keep up with student life events and activities, see local job and housing postings and get to know your 49ͼ¿â community!
Have questions?
We are here to help
49ͼ¿â's mission is to transform lives and communities. We know that starts with you.
Questions about Orientation? Contact vernoncampus@okanagan.bc.ca