As you know, during this time of COVID-19, most universities and colleges are offering online classes and coursework for their students during the 2020-21 school year. As a result, post-secondary students will be living in the South Okanagan, while attending post-secondary schools from around the globe. Our hope is to offer these individuals a quiet, safe, and productive environment where they can go and be successful with their studies no matter what post-secondary institution they are registered with. Welcome to the U of Summerland!
Let’s begin by establishing a few things:
- This is not a real university or college
- We don't offer any degrees or diplomas
- There are no professors or instructors
So, what does the U of Summerland have to offer?
- A place to study
- Wifi access
- No registration fees!
Student Responsibilities:
Students would be required to do the following in order to participate:
- Register online with the U of Summerland program at no cost (see below).
- When you show up for the first time at a campus, complete a site-specific waiver form. Each campus requires you to have this form completed.
- Sign-in each time according to the Contact Tracing Protocols established by the Province of B.C.
- Bring all required materials for studying.
- Bring any food and drink.
- Bring their own mask and follow BC guidelines.
- Be respectful of the learning environment.
Weekly schedule:
Here is the schedule for the fall. Please note different time periods are open at different locations.
Summerland Time & Location Schedule:
- Mondays - 9:00am to 3:00pm - Julia Street Community Church
- Tuesdays - 1:00pm to 4:30pm - Summerland Baptist Church
- Thursdays - 9:00am to 12:00pm; 1:00pm to 4:30pm - Summerland Alliance Church; Summerland Baptist Church
- Fridays - 9:00am to 12:00pm - Summerland Alliance Church
Oliver Time & Location Schedule:
- Tuesdays - 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Park Drive Church
- Wednesdays - 9:00am to 12:00pm - Oliver Alliance Church
- Thursdays - 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Oliver Alliance Church
- Fridays - 11:00am to 4:00pm - Medici's Gelateria
Campus Locations
Our campus consists of six locations. Each location is generously donating their time, space and WIFI in order to support our registered students at what we are calling the U of Summerland.
Julia Street Community Church
Summerland Alliance Church
Summerland Baptist Church
Oliver Alliance Church
Park Drive Church
Medici's Gelateria
In the Media:
Global News - 'U of Summerland' Aims to Assist Post-Secondary Students During COVID-19 Pandemic
Castanet News - A 'New' University Opening
Summerland Review - Summerland Churches Open Doors to Provide Study Spaces
Summerland Review - U of Summerland Seeks Instructors
If you have questions about the program, please contact us at [email protected].
If this appeals to you, register below by clicking the link.
** The U of Summerland is not a business, is not for profit, and is run by volunteers.
Many Thanks to our Supporters!
