OKANAGAN COLLEGE TUITION FEES 2022-23

2022-23 tuition fees are effective for programs and courses starting August 15, 2022 onwards.

This information contains all mandatory fees such as Tuition, Activity, Health & Dental, Student Association, Education Technology, and Development fees. Fees may vary depending on campus. For details on ancillary fee amounts, please see the Fees section in the Calendar: www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar.

For academic programs (e.g. Arts, Science, Business, and Technology), individual costs will vary depending on the student's course load or specialization.

Annual extended Student Health and Dental will be charged for academic students taking six or more credits per semester and for all other students that are in programs 16 weeks or longer. Information on opting out of Health and Dental is available through the OCSU (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm www.ocsu.ca) or VSAOC (Vernon www.vsaoc.ca).

The tuition and fee amounts listed are for domestic students only. International students should contact the Okanagan College International Education office for fee information.

Please see www.okanagan.bc.ca/tuition.pdf for a PDF version of all fees listed below.

Please see www.okanagan.bc.ca/detailedtuition.pdf for a detailed breakdown of fees listed below.

All amounts are approximate and subject to change.

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INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC COURSES	Credits	Tuition per Credit	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn. *	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Business	3	167.39	19.23	see below	N/A	521.40
Computer Information Systems (lower level)	3	158.54	18.77	see below	N/A	494.39
Computer Information Systems (upper level)	3	161.71	18.94	see below	N/A	504.07
Arts/Science (lecture only)	3	123.01	16.93	see below	N/A	385.96
Arts/Science (lecture/lab)	3	145.84	18.11	see below	N/A	455.63
Technology (lecture only)	3	127.96	17.18	see below	N/A	401.06
Technology (lecture/lab)	3	151.73	18.42	see below	N/A	473.61
* Ancillary Fees - Student Association will apply as follows:
BC Federation of Students	Kel., Pent.,Salm. Arm	$0.87 per billing credit to a semester max of $9.91
BC Federation of Students ABE	Kel., Pent.,Salm. Arm	$0.73 per ABE course
Media Fund	Kel., Pent.,Salm. Arm	$2.6 per semester
Student Union Fees	Vernon	7% of assessed tuition to a semester max of $91.8
Student Union Fees => 9 credits	Kel., Pent.,Salm. Arm	63.96
Student Union Fees < 9 credits	Kel., Pent.,Salm. Arm	31.98
Capital Fund	Vernon	$8.50 per semester

ARTS	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Applied Bachelor of Arts: Community Research and Evaluation	Year 1 (of 4)	3,758.79	399.24	158.14	250.00	4,566.17
Associate of Arts	Year 1 (of 2)	3,827.28	399.24	158.14	250.00	4,634.66
Associate of Arts Bridge into BBA	See BUSINESS
Communications, Culture and Journalism Diploma	Year 1 (of 2)	3,690.30	399.24	158.14	250.00	4,497.68
Criminal & Social Justice Diploma	Year 1 (of 2)	3,690.30	399.24	158.14	250.00	4,497.68
Environmental Studies Diploma	Year 1 (of 2)	3,758.79	399.24	158.14	250.00	4,566.17
International Development Diploma - Governance	Year 1 (of 2)	3,690.30	399.24	158.14	250.00	4,497.68
International Development Diploma - Management	Year 1 (of 2)	4,356.00	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,163.38
Writing & Publishing Diploma	Year 1 (of 2)	4,222.86	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,030.24
Advanced Communication Certificate	Entire Program	2,214.18	230.95	79.07	250.00	2,774.20

SCIENCE	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Associate of Science	Year 1 (of 2)	4,238.22	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,045.60
Honours Bachelor of Science - Oenology and Viticulture (Brock Transfer program)	Year 1 (of 2)	4238.22	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,045.60
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems	Year 1 (of 2)	4,569.57	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,376.95
Common First Year Engineering Certificate	See ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
Computer Information Systems Diploma	Year 1 (of 2)	4,569.57	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,376.95
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Years 1 and 2)	See HEALTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Kinesiology Diploma	Year 1 (of 2)	4,101.24	399.24	158.14	250.00	4,908.62
Kinesiology Diploma Pathway to the BBA	See BUSINESS
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Marketing and Data Analytics	Entire 2 Years	8,518.05	399.24	163.34	500.00	9,580.63
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Analytics	Entire 2 Years	8,518.05	399.24	163.34	500.00	9,580.63

HEALTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Access to Practical Nursing	Entire Program	11,501.94	550.25	218.38	250.00	12,520.58
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Years 1 and 2)	Years 1 & 2	11,531.88	798.52	305.88	500.00	13,136.28
Certified Dental Assistant Certificate	Entire Program	4,397.72	357.47	156.42	250.00	5,161.62
Early Childhood Education - Infant Toddler Certificate	Entire Program	1,881.24	158.90	67.27	500.00	2,607.41
Early Childhood Education Diploma (Kelowna)	Entire 2-year Program	7,240.93	617.86	258.92	500.00	8,617.72
Early Childhood Education Diploma (Vernon)	Entire 2-year Program	7,240.93	452.22	537.32	528.00	8,758.48
Health Care Assistant (Kelowna, Salmon Arm)	Entire Program	3,013.62	271.03	107.76	250.00	3,642.41
Health Care Assistant (Vernon)	Entire Program	3,013.62	271.03	154.69	264.00	3,703.34
Human Service Work Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	6,455.94	501.62	167.15	500.00	7,624.71
Pharmacy Technician Certificate	Entire Program	9,805.60	347.47	151.45	250.00	10,554.51
Practical Nursing Diploma (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	Entire Program (Health & Dental for 12 month)	11,501.94	550.25	218.38	514.00	12,784.58
Practical Nursing Diploma (Vernon)	Entire Program (Health & Dental for 12 month)	11,501.94	550.25	384.18	778.00	13,214.37
Therapist Assistant Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	7,625.58	734.77	236.16	500.00	9,096.51

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (INCL. ANIMATION)	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Animation Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	25,750.32	798.16	305.88	500.00	27,354.36
Civil Engineering Technology Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	11,222.78	798.88	305.88	500.00	12,827.54
Civil Engineering Tech. Bridge to UBC-Okanagan	Entire 5-course Bridge	2,088.72	199.36	76.47	250.00	2,614.55
Common First Year Engineering Certificate	Entire program	5,555.73	399.44	152.94	250.00	6,358.11
Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	10,713.98	971.20	305.88	500.00	12,491.06
Electronic Engineering Tech. Bridge to UBC-Okanagan	Entire 6-course Bridge	2,408.69	199.72	76.47	250.00	2,934.88
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	11,207.68	798.88	305.88	500.00	12,812.44
Mechanical Engineering Tech. Bridge to UBC-Okanagan	Entire 4-course Bridge	1,613.10	167.77	76.47	250.00	2,107.34
Infrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	10,491.78	961.24	305.88	500.00	12,258.90
Sustainable Building Technology Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	13,145.29	368.89	305.88	500.00	14,320.07
Water Engineering Technology Diploma	Entire 2.5-year Program	10,825.15	798.88	305.88	750.00	12,679.91

BUSINESS	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Bachelor of Business Administration	Year 1 (of 4)	5,021.70	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,829.08
Business Administration Diploma	Year 1 (of 2)	5,021.70	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,829.08
Business Administration Certificate	Entire Program	5,021.70	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,829.08
Business Studies Certificate	All 18 credits (6 courses)	3,013.02	351.84	158.14	250.00	3,773.00
Commerical Aviation Diploma	Years 1 & 2	incl. flying hours	incl. simulator hours	and tuition/fees	-	~70,000
Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate	2 semesters plus 12 academic credits	incl. flying hours	incl. simulator hours	and tuition/fees	~69,000
Office Management Certificate	Entire Program	5,021.70	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,829.08
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting	Entire Program (2 years)	9,978.75	798.48	316.28	500.00	11,593.51
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Marketing or Human Resources Management	Entire Program (2 years)	10,043.40	798.48	316.28	500.00	11,658.16
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Human Resources Management	Entire Program	4,519.53	387.39	158.14	250.00	5,315.06
Post-Diploma Certificate in Business Administration	All 18 credits (6 courses)	3,013.02	351.84	158.14	250.00	3,773.00
Kinesiology Pathway to the BBA	Year 1 (of 3)	5,021.70	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,829.08
Associate of Arts Bridge into BBA	Year 1 (of 3)	5,021.70	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,829.08
Technology and CIS Bridge into BBA	Year 1 (of 3)	5,021.70	399.24	158.14	250.00	5,829.08

FOOD, WINE AND TOURISM	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Bakery (Apprenticeship)	See Apprenticeship
Culinary Arts Certificate	50 weeks incl. co-op	5,283.62	887.03	173.60	250.00	6,594.25
Culinary Management Diploma	Entire Program incl. co-op, excl. Wine 21	10,305.32	1,222.57	326.54	750.00	12,604.43
Pastry Arts Certificate	50 weeks	5,283.62	1,305.22	170.62	250.00	7,009.46
Professional Cook (Apprenticeship)	See Apprenticeship
Vineyard Establishment and Sustainability Micro Credential	Entire Program	1,365.57	136.18	76.47	250.00	1,828.22
Viticulture (Certificate)	307 hours	3,459
Wine Sales	147 hours	1,808
Winery Assistant	308 hours	4,408

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Accounting and Bookkeeping Assistant (Kelowna)	20 weeks	2,566.74	249.58	95.48	250.00	3,161.80
Administrative Assistant (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	37 weeks	4,270.12	360.25	157.80	250.00	5,038.17
Administrative Assistant (Vernon)	37 weeks	4,270.12	360.25	228.02	264.00	5,122.39
Legal Admin Assistant - Corporate/Conveyancing	19 weeks	2,136.11	216.23	76.38	250.00	2,678.72
Legal Admin Assistant Certificate - Litigation	18 weeks	2,184.66	219.26	112.14	264.00	2,780.06
Medical Administrative Assistant	Entire Program	2,587.36	121.28	0.00	0.00	2,708.64
Office Assistant Certificate (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	17 weeks	1,983.39	211.68	73.78	250.00	2,518.85
Office Assistant Certificate (Vernon)	17 weeks	1,983.39	211.68	105.91	264.00	2,564.98
Virtual Assistant Certificate	Entire Program	4,270.12	360.25	157.80	250.00	5,038.17

TRADES DIPLOMAS	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Automotive Service Technology Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	11,365.20	1,309.84	260.40	500.00	13,435.44
Collision Repair Technician Diploma	Entire 2-year Program	11,365.20	1,309.84	260.40	500.00	13,435.44
Culinary Management Diploma	Entire Program incl. co-op, excl. Wine 21	10,305.32	1,222.57	326.54	750.00	12,604.43
Trades Technology Teacher Diploma (OC courses only)	All OC courses	1,505.82	126.36	N/A	N/A	1,632.18

TRADES FOUNDATION	Length	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma	2-year Program OC Portion (add. fees due at NLC)	8,486.66	950.51	283.47	264.00	9,984.63
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer S-License	37 weeks	6,901.24	788.41	159.31	250.00	8,098.96
Automotive Collision Repair/ Painting and Refinishing Technician	36 weeks	4,369.32	769.34	155.54	250.00	5,544.20
Automotive Service Technician Foundation	33 weeks	4,005.21	712.13	143.22	250.00	5,110.56
Carpenter Joiner	30 weeks	3,641.10	654.92	130.20	250.00	4,676.22
Carpenter Foundation (Kelowna, Penticton, S.Arm, Revelstoke)	30 weeks	3,641.10	425.08	130.20	250.00	4,446.38
Carpenter Foundation (Vernon)	30 weeks	3,641.10	425.08	186.90	264.00	4,517.08
Culinary Arts Certificate	50 weeks incl. co-op	5,283.62	887.03	173.60	250.00	6,594.25
Electrician (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	24 weeks	2,912.88	540.50	104.16	250.00	3,807.54
Electrician (Vernon)	24 weeks	2,912.88	540.50	149.52	264.00	3,866.90
Heavy Mechanical Foundation	38 weeks	4,612.06	807.48	163.08	250.00	5,832.62
Pastry Arts Certificate	50 weeks	5,283.62	1,305.22	170.62	250.00	7,009.46
Plumbing and Piping Trades (Kelowna, Penticton, S.Arm)	25 weeks	3,034.25	559.57	108.50	250.00	3,952.32
Plumbing and Piping Trades (Vernon)	25 weeks	3,034.25	559.57	155.75	264.00	4,013.57
Recreation Vehicle Technician	31 weeks	3,843.79	686.77	137.45	250.00	4,918.00
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic	25 weeks	3,034.25	559.57	108.50	250.00	3,952.32
Sheet Metal Worker	20 weeks	2,427.40	464.22	86.80	250.00	3,228.42
Studio Woodworking	38 weeks	5,838.16	807.48	163.08	250.00	7,058.72
Welder Foundation (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	28 weeks	3,398.36	616.78	121.52	250.00	4,386.66
Welder Foundation (Vernon)	28 weeks	3,398.36	616.78	174.44	264.00	4,453.58
Welding B	16 weeks	1,941.92	346.53	69.44	250.00	2,607.89
Welding A	8 weeks	970.96	193.97	34.72	0.00	1,199.65

APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS	Level (weeks)	Tuition	Ancillary Fees - College	Ancillary Fees - Student Assn.	Health & Dental	Total Tuition & Fees
Automotive Body and Collision Technican	Level 1 (7 weeks)	849.59	94.47	30.38	N/A	974.44
Automotive Glass Technican	Level 1 (2 weeks)	242.74	27.78	8.68	N/A	279.20
Automotive Painter	Level 1 (4 weeks)	485.48	55.56	17.36	N/A	558.40
Automotive Refinishing Technician Harmonized	Level 2 (3 weeks)	364.11	41.67	13.02	N/A	418.80
Automotive Service Technician Harmonized	Level 1 - 4 (7 weeks)	849.59	94.47	30.38	N/A	974.44
Baker	Level 2 (4 weeks)	485.48	55.56	17.36	N/A	558.40
Carpenter Harmonized (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	Level 1 to 4 each (7 weeks)	849.59	94.47	30.38	N/A	974.44
Carpenter Harmonized (Vernon)	Level 1 to 4 each (7 weeks)	849.59	94.47	43.61	N/A	987.67
Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter Harmonized	Level 1 and 2 (10 weeks)	1,213.70	117.21	43.40	N/A	1,374.31
Electrician Harmonized	Level 1 to 4 each (10 weeks)	1,213.70	117.21	43.40	N/A	1,374.31
Heavy Mechanical Trades	Level 1 (10 weeks)	1,213.70	117.21	43.40	N/A	1,374.31
Heavy Mechanical Trades	Level 2 (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	34.72	N/A	1,107.73
Heavy Mechanical Trades	Level 3 (6 weeks)	728.22	83.34	26.04	N/A	837.60
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician	Level 4 (4 weeks)	485.48	55.56	17.36	N/A	558.40
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Automotive Collision Repair Technician)	Level 1 and 2 each (5 weeks)	606.85	69.45	21.70	N/A	698.00
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Automotive Collision Repair Technician)	Level 3 (6 weeks)	728.22	83.34	26.04	N/A	837.60
Plumber Harmonized (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	Level 1 (7 weeks)	849.59	94.47	30.38	N/A	974.44
Plumber Harmonized (Vernon)	Level 1 (7 weeks)	849.59	94.47	43.61	N/A	987.67
Plumber Harmonized (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	Level 2 (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	34.72	N/A	1,107.73
Plumber Harmonized (Vernon)	Level 2 (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	49.84	N/A	1,122.85
Plumber	Level 3 (6 weeks)	728.22	83.34	26.04	N/A	837.60
Plumber Harmonized (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm)	Level 3 (7 weeks)	849.59	94.47	30.38	N/A	974.44
Plumber	Level 4 (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	34.72	N/A	1,107.73
Professional Cook	Level 1 to 3 each (6 weeks)	728.22	83.34	26.04	N/A	837.60
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician	Level 1 to 3 each (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	34.72	N/A	1,107.73
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Harmonized	Level 1 (6 weeks)	970.96	102.05	26.04	N/A	1,099.05
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Harmonized	Level 2 (7 weeks)	1,213.70	117.21	30.38	N/A	1,361.29
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Harmonized	Level 3 (10 weeks)	1,213.70	117.21	43.40	N/A	1,374.31
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic	Level 4 (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	34.72	N/A	1,107.73
Sheet Metal Worker Harmonized	Level 1 to 3 (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	34.72	N/A	1,107.73
Sheet Metal Worker	Level 4 (6 weeks)	728.22	83.34	26.04	N/A	837.60
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Harmonized	Levels 1 and 3 each (7 weeks)	849.59	94.47	30.38	N/A	974.44
Steamfitter/Pipefitter	Levels 1 - 3 each (6 weeks)	606.85	69.45	21.70	N/A	698.00
Steamfitter/Pipefitter	Level 4 (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	34.72	N/A	1,107.73
Truck and Transport Mechanic	Level 4 (4 weeks)	485.48	55.56	17.36	N/A	558.40
Welder (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm) Harmonized	Level 1 to 2 each (8 weeks)	970.96	102.05	34.72	N/A	1,107.73
Welder (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm) Harmonized	Level 3 (10 weeks)	1,213.70	117.21	43.40	N/A	1,374.31

TRADES UPGRADING/TESTING
Challenge Test	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
Class A Pressure Welder	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
CWB Test - All Positions	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
CWB Test - 3 Positions	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
CWB Test - 2 Positions	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
CWB Test - 1 Positions	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
BCP100 Test	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
P.W.P. Test	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
Job Test for Employers	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
CWB Per Plate Cost	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434
Upgrading	Please contact the Welding department at (250) 762-5445 ext. 4434

CONTINUING STUDIES	Total Hours	Total Tuition	Additional Information
Aboriginal Community Support Worker	375	5,941
Advanced GIS	500	8,114
Audio Engineering and Music Production	730	9,771
Autism Spectrum	81	1,999
AutoCAD Skills	160	3,454
Basic Accounting	66	649
Blockchain	112	2,547
Bookkeeping	123	1,524
Bookkeeping Bridging (Distance)	135	391	Additional Fees for Distance course materials
Building Service Worker	72	1,357
Computer Basics for Business	87	1,634
Computer Proficiency for Business	120	2,275
Dental Office Administrative Assistant	120	1,642
Drupal	240	7,246
Education Assistant	417	4,343
Esthetics and Nail Technology	1,100	10,924
Floral Design	150	2,127
Gastroenterology Nursing (Distance)	810	6,469

CONTINUING STUDIES	Total Hours	Total Tuition	Additional Information
Hospitality and Tourism	124	1,098
Interior Decorating	162	1,803
Introduction to Office Administration	216	3,926
Landscape Horticulture	120	1,336
Leadership and Change	144	4,039
Leadership Skills	90	2,502
Learner Centred Instructor	60	1,107	Additional Fees for Distance course materials
LPN Orthopaedic	635	7,772
Medical Device Reprocessing	814	5,261
Medical Office Assistant	254	3,772
Nursing Unit Assistant	424	5,614
Occupational Health & Safety	272	6,620
PeriAnesthesia Nursing	421	7,650
Project Management	105	4,681
Residential Building Drafting Technician	168	3,112
Service and Support in a Learner-Centred Organization	60	1,029	Additional Fees for Distance course materials
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages	variable	3,938
Teaching English as a Second Language	140	2,756
Viticulture	307	3,459
Wine Sales	147	1,808	plus ~ $120 for materials and GST
Winery Assistant	308	4,408