dash.The OC term, at a glance
The dates OC Coyotes ask Dash about most, from OC's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Fri, Oct 30Fall deadline to withdraw without academic penalty or change from credit to auditokanagancollege.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — college closedokanagancollege.ca
- Tue, Dec 8Fall last day of regularly scheduled classesokanagancollege.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall final assessment period beginsokanagancollege.ca
- Tue, Dec 15Winter 2027 tuition and fees due by 4 p.m.okanagancollege.ca
- Sun, Dec 20Fall final assessment period endsokanagancollege.ca
- Fri, Dec 25Winter closure beginsokanagancollege.ca
- Sun, Jan 3Winter closure endsokanagancollege.ca
Where things live at OC
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
OC Counselling Services
Free, confidential one-on-one counselling for personal, academic, social and mental health concerns. Email counselling@okanagan.bc.ca.
Coordinated Support Services
Helps students identify appropriate support and connect with services on or off campus. Email occares@okanagan.bc.ca.
Office of the Registrar
Support for admissions, registration, records, transcripts and fees. Email registrar@okanagan.bc.ca or call 250-762-5445 / 1-877-755-2266. Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Financial Aid and Awards
Help with scholarships, bursaries, student loans, government funding and applications. Virtual, phone and in-person appointments are available.
Disability Access Services
Listed among campus support services on the Well-Being and Student Support webpage.
- Here2Talk — 24/7 counsellingFree, confidential counselling and referral services for B.C. post-secondary students. Call 1-877-857-3397 within Canada or +1-604-642-5212 outside Canada; also available through the app and website.
- 988 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 for confidential, 24/7 suicide crisis support anywhere in Canada.
- KUU-US Indigenous Crisis LineConfidential, culturally safe, 24/7 crisis support for Indigenous people in B.C. Call 1-800-588-8717.
What it's like to text Dash
Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
OC, answered
Straight from OC's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
OC, in short
Okanagan College, founded 1963, in Kelowna, British Columbia.
- OC’s story began in 1963 with the establishment of the B.C. Vocational Institute.okanagancollege.ca
- The average class size is 18 students.okanagancollege.ca
- The college’s coat of arms uses four suns to represent its four major campuses and the region’s sunny climate.gg.ca
- Kelowna’s Centre for Learning and Trades Training Complex are certified to LEED Platinum standards.okanagancollege.ca
- Infusions Restaurant at the Kelowna campus serves student-created culinary dishes.okanagancollege.ca
- The Outdoor Adventure Program introduces students to recreational activities throughout the Okanagan.okanagancollege.ca
- Salmon Arm’s Gathering Place supports Indigenous students and welcomes all students and community guests.okanagancollege.ca
- Enactus Okanagan College connects students through entrepreneurial projects that benefit the community.okanagancollege.ca
Questions OC Coyotes ask
Short answers from OC's own pages.
What learning system does OC use?
Okanagan College uses Brightspace (learn.okanagancollege.ca). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is winter break at OC?
OC's winter break is Dec 25–Jan 3, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to withdraw from a course at OC?
Fall deadline to withdraw without academic penalty or change from credit to audit (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at OC?
Winter course change deadline: add, drop, or change from audit to credit (Friday, January 22, 2027).
When are final exams at OC?
Fall final assessment period begins starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at OC?
Office of the Registrar: Support for admissions, registration, records, transcripts and fees. Email registrar@okanagan.bc.ca or call 250-762-5445 / 1-877-755-2266. Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Where do I get financial aid help at OC?
Financial Aid and Awards: Help with scholarships, bursaries, student loans, government funding and applications. Virtual, phone and in-person appointments are available.
Is Dash affiliated with Okanagan College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Okanagan College.
How do OC students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at OC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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