Services
The OCSU offers a number of programs and services to meet your needs as a student. Our services come in a variety of forms. Some are campus based and locally developed, such as free lockers in Penticton, Lunch Once a Month in Salmon Arm and print services in Kelowna. Some are organized for all members across our three campuses such as our water bottles/pens/lanyards/highlighters, while some are in partnership with the British Columbia Federation of Students – BCFS – like the free handbook/dayplanner that we give to every member.
Student Bus Passes are sold through the Kelowna Office (Room H125) at a discounted student rate offered through the city of Kelowna. We sell semester bus passes, monthly bus passes and sheets of 10 tickets.
Bus Pass Tax Exemption
Beginning July 1, 2006, you can save on each monthly bus pass purchased by claiming a 15.25% tax credit on your income tax return. Simply keep your monthly pass and dated receipt, and print your name on the back of the pass.
In addition to claiming your own cost of transit passes, you can make a claim on behalf of your spouse or common law partner and your children under the age of 19. For more information, visit www.transitpass.ca.
Claiming Your Spouse/Common-law Partner
In addition to claiming your own cost of transit passes, you can make a claim on behalf of your spouse or common law partner and your children under the age of 19. For more information about claiming a spouse, common-law partner or dependent, visit www.transitpass.ca
Faxing can be expensive! Each office of the OCSU has a fax machine available for use for student related faxing. If you need to send off information for your student loan, for a summer work placement, or to apply to another college or university, we can help you fax for cheap.
How To Fax:
- Determine what you’re faxing and where it’s going.
- Come to any of our offices.
- Fill out a cover sheet, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Prices
Local: $0.25 per page
Long Distance: $0.50 per page
International: $1.00 per page
Every year, the OCSU hands out over three thousand handbooks/dayplanners to students absolutely free. This is achieved by partnering with the British Columbia Federation of Students – BCFS. This project allows the OCSU to deliver a quality handbook with full colour pages, better quality paper with unique cover art and local flavour.
The handbooks are also a testimony to the OCSU’s commitment to sustainability; they are printed on 100% post consumer recycled material with vegetable dyes. Even the binding is recyclable!
What You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
- Details of who we are and the services we provide to our members
• The in’s and out’s of our Health and Dental plan
• Monthly and yearly calendars
• A course timetable
• Information on your membership in the British Columbia Federation of Students
• Campus activities and events
• Campaign details
• Details on the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and a list of businesses offering discounts in the area
Come to your Students’ Union office to get your free handbook today!
At the Salmon Arm campus will be relaunching this service come September 2017. Due to turn over in the Cafe the program was unable to take place this year. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to servicing you next year!
If you feel you have been unfairly treated in the assessment of your performance in a course, or that the determination of your final course grade is inconsistent with the grading methodology outlined in your course syllabus, it is your right to request a formal review of your course work or final grade.
What we can do
The OCSU can help you wade through the Okanagan College grade appeal policy and guide you step by step through the grade appeal process.
The OCSU can appoint a Student Representative to sit beside you as a student observer, in a non-voting capacity, throughout the review process. This Student Representative will ensure you are being treated fairly during the appeal process.
What we cannot do
The OCSU cannot expedite the Okanagan College appeal process.
The OCSU cannot determine or influence the instructors who make up the appeal committee, although we will ensure that you are treated in a non-biased and fair manner throughout the appeal process.
If you would like advice on how to proceed with a grade appeal, feel free to stop by the OCSU office on your campus and set up a confidential meeting with one of your Student Representatives.
Okanagan College policy on General Appeals on Academic Standing can be found here
Quick Links
Contact Us
Benefits Card
Black Out Period
Fair Pharmacare
Graduating this Year
Insurance Information
Legal Assistance
Medical Services Plan
Need a Doctor
Online Access
Opting In
Opt Out
Sending in a Claim
Who’s Covered?
All OCSU members who are enrolled in full time studies (3 or more college level classes). To verify that you are enrolled check your tuition fee statement.
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- Part time students;
- ABE students;
- Co-op students
- Students enrolled in programs shorter than 12 weeks in length.
Opting In
If you are not automatically charged for the OCSU extended health and dental plan you may opt in by visiting your OCSU office within the first 30 days of your program start date and paying the extended health and dental fees directly to the OCSU.
Your family members are not automatically included in your plan, however, if you wish to add your spouse or dependant children to your plan please visit the OCSU office on your campus within the first 30 days of your program. Additional fees will apply for all family members added to your plan. For more information on the cost of adding family members please contact your OCSU office, or email health-dental@ocsu.ca
Medical Services Plan:
The OCSU extended health and dental plans do not replace basic provincial medical insurance benefits such as MSP (Medical Services Plan).
Black Out Period:
While we wait for Okanagan College to confirm your enrolment, your claims processing will be delayed. This delay can take up to two months.
You can now access your plan information here At the link you can find out information about how to opt out, your plan details, how to receive your money back for manual claims.
Enrolment in Fair Pharmacare is a requirement in order to make prescription drug claims. To find out more information about Fair Phamacare please visit here.
Green Shield Canada
(p) 1.888.711.1119
(w) www.greenshield.ca
Benefits Card:
Pick up your benefits card from the OCSU office on your campus or print one off when you sign up online with Green Shield to have your claims processed immediately at pharmacies and dentists in Canada once the blackout period has passed.
If you are unable to come to campus to pick up a card your Green Shield identification number can be e-mailed by contacting health-dental@ocsu.ca
If you need assistance mailing a claim, please stop by the OCSU office on your campus. You can also submit claims online by signing up for Green Shield member online. To sign up for plan member online please go here.
Opt Out:
If you are covered by an equivalent Health and Dental Plan you may opt out by going online to here. and following the step by step directions. Please note that you will have to send your proof of coverage to health-dental@ocsu.ca in order for your opt out to be complete. Both the online opt out and the proof of coverage must be completed no later than the third Friday after your program start date.
Please note that your provincial health card is not considered acceptable proof of coverage.
Proof of Coverage:
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- An extended health and dental insurance card with your name on it;
- A letter form your insurance company on company letterhead;
- A letter from the issuing employer on company letterhead;
- A screen shot from your insurance companies website. The screen shot must include your name, that you are covered for both health and dental and the company logo or url;
- A status card showing your current name.
Any Opt Out that is not accompanied by acceptable proof will result in your opt out being denied.
Legal Assistance
OCS Health Plan Members, through Prosum Health Benefits and Sykes Assistance Services provides you with timely, cost-effective access to experienced lawyers to guide you through most major types of law, including: Family, Criminal, Civil litigation, Landlord and tenant, Residential real estate, Wills and Estates, Tax, Employment, Condo/Strata, Immigration and Identity Theft Support. As a member of the Health Plan you have access to unlimited free summary telephone legal advice and unlimited referrals to local lawyers at preferred rates.
You can call on the toll-free number 1 877-333-3884 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to speak to a customer service representative who can put you in touch with a lawyer at no charge. Advice lawyers are available to call clients from 8 am to Midnight daily. Please do not hesitate to request a call back after regular business hours, on weekends or holidays.
Access to medical appointments online from anywhere, at anytime! If you don’t have access to your family doctor, need medical help after-hours, or are simply too busy to sit in a waiting room, we have a solution for you. The BC Federation of Students has arranged for Okanagan College Students’ Union members to access a cutting-edge, online medical service. GOeVisit provides access to Canadian doctors who can diagnose and treat over 80 minor illnesses all through your computer, smartphone or tablet. If you need a prescription, the doctors at GOeVisit can just send it straight to a pharmacy of your choice. It’s that easy! Download the free app or go online to goevisit.com and register today! For Canadian students, there’s no fee to enrol, and no fee to use GOeVisit! Have questions? GOeVisit is there to help! Give them a call anytime at 1.866.318.4748
The GSC Health Assist LINK program offers guaranteed coverage (no medical questionnaire) for you and your family for day-to-day medical, dental and travel expenses, as well as unforeseen health expenses. This program may be your solution if you, your spouse or your dependent children are losing or have lost group health and/or dental benefits within the last 90 days and are looking for coverage. Click here to apply, or contact Prosum Health Benefits Inc. at 1.855.751.6590 for assistance.
Contact Us:
(e) health-dental@ocsu.ca
(p) 250-762-5445 ext 4250
(f) 250-861-7074
On the Kelowna campus we have a housing board where you can view and post accommodations. It is located in the Health building, near our office (H125).
You can fill out the form below and print it, or email it to potter@ocsu.ca for posting.
When you are living on a student budget every penny counts. That’s why we are proud to offer another one of our extremely popular services available FREE to all of our members: the International Student Identity Card.
Every year we continue to grow this service and last year we managed to include over 150 local businesses throughout the Okanagan, plus discounts world wide. You can view the discounts nationwide at www.myisic.ca and globally at https://www.isic.org/ The ISIC is the only internationally recognized form of student identification.
Colleges and Universities all over the world issue this same card, and it gives you access to student discounts in over 60 countries worldwide, including all discounts offered through the Student Saver Program.
Signing up for your ISIC is easy! Pop into one of our offices, fill out the short sign up form, have your photo taken and we will make your card for you! You will receive it a few days later in the mail and then you can redeem all of the great discounts in the Okanagan!
How To Get an International Student Identity Card
- Get your International Student Discount Card in one of our three offices.
- Review the discounts available in our handbooks or online at isiccanada.ca
- Go to the business.
- Show your International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
How We Market Local Businesses
- Printed Material: printed in our Student Handbook and ISIC guide, rotating promotion in e-newsletter and around campuses
- Online: rotating promotion on our website, rotating promotion on our Facebook pages.
- Poster Boards: rotating promotion on our poster boards, and custom posters*.
*Provided by business, must meet Poster Policy standards.
How To Give A Discount
Are you a business that would like to offer students a discount in return for free on-campus and online marketing? Every spring we search for local business who would. If you’re interested, contact us by phone or email. We accept new discounts anytime throughout the year.
Contact: info@ocsu.ca
Penticton | |||
Business Name | Business Address | Discount | Category |
Hoodoo Adventures | 131 Ellis Street, Penticton | Free shoe and chalk rental | Entertainment |
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad | #11611-115 St, Osoyoos | 2 for 1 entry. No cash value | Entertainment |
Penticton Bike Rentals | 1070 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton | 30% off all equipment except motor scooters, four and six person peddle cars | Entertainment |
Penticton Virtual Reality Arcade | 1475 Fairview Road, Penticton | 10% off your purchase | Entertainment |
Sun n’ Sup | #151-176 Robinson Ave, Naramata | Rent 1 for 1.5 hours and get the 2nd rental for free. 2 for 1 rentals | Entertainment |
Barking Parrot Bar | 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton | 50% off one appetizer per card holder | Food |
Burger 55 | #84-52 Front Street, Penticton | Free fries with burger purchase, or $5 cheeseburger, $2 fries and $1 fountain drink | Food |
Craft Corner Kitchen | 557 Main Street, Penticton | 10% off all food and alcohol | Food |
Cue’s Game Room, Grill & Pizzeria | 342 Main Street, Penticton | 10% off food and pool | Food |
Patio Burger & Ice Cream Co. | 796 Lakeshore Boulevard, Penticton | 15% off your purchase | Food |
The Pasta Factory | 236 Martin Street, Penticton | $8.00 build your own pasta | Food |
Veriberry Frozen Yogurt | 201 Martin Street, Penticton | 10% off your purchase | Food |
Best Little Hair House | 468 Main Street, Penticton | 2 for 1 spray tans and 10% off all hair services | Health and Beauty |
Get Bent | #115-1475 Fairview Road, Penticton | 20% off yoga drop in/passes | Health and Beauty |
Headstart at Body & Sol | #105-2601 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton | 20% off all hair products and $2 off hair cuts and spa services | Health and Beauty |
Just Fitness | 1475 Fairview Road, Penticton | 50% off regular price classes | Health and Beauty |
Sunkissed Tanning Ltd. | 2006 Main Street, Penticton | 15% off tanning packages and lotions | Health and Beauty |
The Okanagan Cosmetology Institute | 358 Main Street, Penticton | 10% off your purchase of $50 or more | Health and Beauty |
Andre’s Electronic Experts | #133-211 Main Street, Penticton | 15% off cellular accessories | Retail and Services |
Andre’s Electronic Experts | #101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton | 15% off cellular accessories | Retail and Services |
Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn | 5506 Main Street, Osoyoos | 20% off. Valid Sept 16/17 – June 14/18 | Retail and Services |
Buoy Clothing Company | 37 Backstreet Boulevard, Penticton | 15% off (not including sale items) and 10% off Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel | Retail and Services |
Flirt Adult | 425 Main Street, Penticton | 10% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Freedom Bike Shop | 533 Main Street, Penticton | 10% off parts, accessories and apparel | Retail and Services |
Great Canadian Oil Change | 1801 Main Street, Penticton | 10% off any service, does not include car wash | Retail and Services |
OK Tire and Auto Service | #101-485 Warren Ave East, Penticton | 15% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Polka Dot Door Flowers and Gifts | 8141 Main Street, Osoyoos | 20% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Rob’s Tattoo Parlour | 364 Main Street, Penticton | 10% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Something Pretty | 10 Front Street, Penticton | 10% off all regularly priced items | Retail and Services |
The Book Shop | 242 Main Street, Penticton | 10% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
The Grooveyard | 239 Main Street, Penticton | 15% off all regularly priced items | Retail and Services |
Kelowna | |||
Business Name | Business Address | Discount | Category |
Leo’s Videos | 2680 Pandosy Street, Kelowna | 1 new and 1 library rental for $5. 5 library DVD/Blu-ray rentals for 5 days for $5 | Entertainment |
Boomers Bar & Grill | 4105 Gordon Drive, Kelowna | 15% off food, not applicable to specials | Food |
Booster Juice | #3-1155 KLO Road, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Food |
Booster Juice | #101-1101 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Food |
Booster Juice | #503-3401 Louie Drive, West Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Food |
Boston Pizza | 545 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Food |
Canadian Brewhouse & Grill | 3030 Pandosy Street, Kelowna | 10% off your purchase | Food |
Domino’s Pizza | #102-135 Rutland Road, Kelowna | 50% off pizzas on Mondays with code MON50P | Food |
Goji’s | 2080 A Springfield Road, Kelowna | 10% off frozen yogurt | Food |
Il Tavolino Italian Bistro | #106-3200 Richter Street, Kelowna | 10% off minimum $10 purchase | Food |
Mad Mango Cafe | 551 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna | 10% off your purchase | Food |
Menchie’s | #103-3327 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna | 20% off your purchase | Food |
Menchie’s | #100-2463 Hwy 97N, Kelowna | 20% off your purchase | Food |
Mission Tap House & Grill | 3110 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna | 15% off food and drinks. $3 house beers | Food |
Mr. Mozzarella | #11-4600 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Food |
Mr. Mozzarella | #30-1974 Kane Road, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Food |
Mr. Mozzarella | #216-3645 Gosset Road, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Food |
MTL montREAL Food | #101-1851 Kirschner Road, Kelowna | 10% off your purchase | Food |
Soul De Cuba Cafe | #101-1180 Sunset Drive, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase over $16 | Food |
Soy Asian Fusion | #101-2900 Pandosy Street, Kelowna | 10% off your purchase | Food |
Specialty Bakery | 833 Finns Road, Kelowna | 10% off your purchase | Food |
Specialty Bakery | #16-150 Hollywood Road, Kelowna | 10% off your purchase | Food |
Teaberry’s Fine Teas | #1-3405 Tutt Street, Kelowna | 15% off excluding sale items | Food |
Wrap Zone | #104-3320 Richter Street, Kelowna | 10% off your purchase | Food |
9Round Kickboxing | #102-3030 Pandosy Street, Kelowna | $49.99 sign up, $99.99 month membership | Health and Beauty |
Float Space | #104-1851 Kirschner Road, Kelowna | 10% off student memberships, $30 per float | Health and Beauty |
Fresh Dental Hygiene | #206-1139 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna | 20% off preventative dental treatments. 25% off Philips teeth whitening | Health and Beauty |
Maria’s Hair Fashions | 165b Burtch Road, Kelowna | Cut and go for $14.95 | Health and Beauty |
Moksha Yoga Kelowna | #206-2900 Pandosy Street, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Health and Beauty |
Orange Theory Fitness | 3590 KLO Road, Kelowna | Elite membership $109/month. Premier membership $149/month | Health and Beauty |
Ryders Spin-Barre Studio | 648 Cook Road, Kelowna | 20% off class packages | Health and Beauty |
Andre’s Electronic Experts | 2180 Elk Road, West Kelowna | 15% off cellular accessories | Retail and Services |
Andre’s Electronic Experts | 266 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna | 15% off cellular accessories | Retail and Services |
Andre’s Electronic Experts | 2153 Springfield Road, Kelowna | 15% off cellular accesories | Retail and Services |
Canadian Image Customs & OK Tire | 2012 Springfield Road, Kelowna | 20% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Cyclepath Kelowna | 2169 Springfield Road, Kelowna | 10% off parts, clothing and accessories | Retail and Services |
Dragon Cards | #15-1771 Cooper Rood, Kelowna | 10% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Fashion Foundations | 1385 Ellis Street, Kelowna | 15% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Lifetime Eyecare Optometry | #46-301 Hwy 33, Kelowna | 20% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Mosaic Book Store | 411 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna | 15% off all books and products | Retail and Services |
Salmon Arm | |||
Business Name | Business Address | Discount | Category |
Lakeside Bowling Centre | 1881 9th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm | $4 games and $1 show rentals | Entertainment |
Barley Station | 20 Shuswap Street N, Salmon Arm | 10% off food | Food |
Booster Juice | 160 Trans Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm | 15% off your purchase | Food |
Cantina Vallarta | 331 Hudson Avenue NE, Salmon Arm | $10 Taco Tuesdays | Food |
Dolce Bistro & Cappuccino Bar | 371 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm | 15% off between 4-5 weekdays | Food |
Dough Boyz | 81 Shuswap Street, Salmon Arm | 15% off pick up orders | Food |
Jade Buffet | 100 Trans Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm | 15% off your purchase | Food |
Nutters Bulk & Natural Foods | #304-360 Trans Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm | 10% off regular priced items | Food |
Pink Cherry | 111 Hudson Avenue NE, Salmon Arm | 10% off your purchase | Food |
The Cliffs Bistro & Bakery | 707 George Street, Enderby | 20% off your purchase. Sunday’s bring a guest and they eat for free | Food |
The Hive | 4940 Canoe Beach Drive NE, Salmon Arm | 10% off food and bags of coffee | Food |
The Pie Company | 331 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm | 15% off food | Food |
Wings Kitchen | 21 Shuswap Street, Salmon Arm | 10% off your purchase | Food |
Gratitude Yoga | 185 Hudson Avenue NE, Salmon Arm | 15% off your purchase | Health and Beauty |
Tangles Salon | 1151 10th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm | 10% off products and services | Health and Beauty |
Andre’s Electronic Experts | #200-3107 48th Avenue, Vernon | 15% off cellular accessories | Retail and Services |
Andre’s Electronic Experts | #4100-4900 27th Street, Vernon | 15% off cellular accessories | Retail and Services |
Apple Auto Glass | #1-1050 10th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm | 15% off your purchase (deductibles not included) | Retail and Services |
Buggerbees Clothing | #274-1151 10th Ave SW, Salmon Arm | 10% off jeans and t-shirts | Retail and Services |
Computer Proessionals | 160 Trans Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm | 20% off labour and services | Retail and Services |
Critters | 270 Trans Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm | 10% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Factor 3 | 160 Lakeshore Drive, Salmon Arm | 15% off regular priced merchandise | Retail and Services |
Gondwana Gallery | 110 Lakeshore Drive, Salmon Arm | 10% off everything but teas | Retail and Services |
Hartty Clothing | 1151 10th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm | 20% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Salmon Arm Stationary & Office Supplies | 310 Hudson Avenue NE, Salmon Arm | 15% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Silhouette Fashion Boutique | #2-380 Alexander Street, Salmon Arm | 15% off your purchase | Retail and Services |
Skookum Cycle and Ski Ltd. | 141 Shuswap Street NW, Salmon Arm | 15% off clothing, accessories and bike labour | Retail and Services |
Are you a student who has an excellent project in mind that could help benefit the campus community? Are you a group of students who are fundraising to start a new a service or attend a conference? If you are an Okanagan College Students’ Union member and have a great initiative that would help benefit the campus community, we encourage you to apply for our Student Initiatives program. All you need to do is fill in the paper work for your individual or group application and we will consider each application and let you know if we can help financially or through letters of support. We know how important it is when a project is in the start-up phase and we would love to help out if we can. You can find more details in our policy manual.
Fill in the Student Initiatives Individual Funding Application:
Student Initiatives Funding Application-Individual PDF FORM
Fill in the Student Initiatives Group Funding Application:
For students on the Penticton Campus, lockers are available for free! Choose an empty locker and place your own lock on it to claim it as your own. You may use this locker for a day, a week or the whole year.
Be sure to empty your locker before the end of your time here at Okanagan College. Annual lock cutting/emptying occurs every year in the last week of August to get ready for the next school year. Your lock and contents will be removed at this time if you have not done so yourself.
The OCSU manages over 25 poster boards in Kelowna and Salmon Arm. Check them out if your looking to get informed about our events, other student events, and great deals for students at local businesses. We welcome students, community members, and local businesses to post. We manage all poster boards in Kelowna and Salmon Arm with our Poster Policy, available at our offices. All posters must be approved at our office prior to posting.
If you would to post on the poster boards in Penticton, contact the Admin reception desk as they handle all poster boards.
How To Post A Poster?
- Read our Poster Policy, available at our offices.
- Design your poster.
- Come to our office to get an approval stamp.
- Post approved posters.
Located conveniently in the OCSU office on the Kelowna – KLO campus at our office, room H125 the Students’ Union office in Kelowna sells bus passes, photocopying, and fax services for students! We also have the lowest priced printing on campus (print from USB with .pdf only).
You can also find the lost & found for the Kelowna Campus at the Students’ Union office. The Students’ Union is open from 8:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (including throughout the Summer) and closed for lunch from 11:00am-11:30am.
SWAP offers programs for Canadians who want to go abroad to work and travel.
Have a lingering question about living and working abroad? When should you go? Where should you go? How do you prepare to live and work overseas? SWAP has all the answers.
SWAP not only gets you the Work Visa, but once in your destination, SWAP offer support services for the full duration of your stay.
For more information check out the SWAP website!
If you’re a student, you likely don’t earn a lot of income and you’re probably due for a refund come tax season. Most tax services charge you money for filing your tax return. Now can do it for free with UFile! They worked out a deal with the Canadian Federation of Students so students don’t have to pay. Visit http://www.ufile.ca/ for details
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