Session 1: Next Steps After Applying or Receiving an Offer

February 4, 2026

Purpose:
To give clarity on decisions, deadlines, and what applicants should focus on right now.

What We’ll Cover

After You Submit an Application

• What happens once your application is received
• How documents are reviewed
• Typical processing timelines

How and When Offers Are Issued

• When to expect a decision
• Factors that affect timing
• Conditional vs. full offers

Accepting an Offer

• How to accept your offer
• Required steps to confirm your seat

Paying the Deposit

• Deposit deadlines
• Recommended timing
• What happens after payment

Key Timelines

• Registration dates
• Orientation information
• Start of classes

Delivery Options

• In-person: best for on-campus learning
• Fully online: flexible remote study
• Part-time: suited for balancing work and school

Common Applicant FAQs

• Switching programs
• Transfer credits
• Updating documents
• Deferral options
• Other common questions

Session 2: Career Outcomes, Practicums & Work-Integrated Learning

Purpose:
Show the value of the program and the support students will receive.

What We’ll Cover

4-Month Practicum Overview

• How the practicum works
• Placement structure and expectations

Work-Integrated Learning Team

• How the team supports students
• Role in securing and approving placements

Preparing for Practicum

• Career workshops
• Mock interviews
• Skill-building activities

Host Organizations & Roles

• Examples of partner organizations
• Sample job titles and duties

Career Pathways

• Typical roles for graduates
• Industries that recruit diploma students

Balancing Commitments

• How domestic students manage work, practicum, and coursework
• Tips for time management and success

Becoming a Competitive Candidate

• Skills employers look for
• What helps students stand out during placement selection

Information Session

Session 3: Funding, Tuition Planning & Preparing Financially for the Year

Purpose:
To help students understand tuition costs, funding options, and how to plan financially for the year.

What We’ll Cover

Tuition & Payment Deadlines

• Tuition breakdown
• Key payment dates

Schedule to Pay Tuition

• Aligning payments with OSAP disbursement
• Tuition payment cycle and flexible payment options

OSAP Eligibility & Timelines

• Full-time vs. part-time OSAP differences
• Application and funding timelines

Impact of Online & Part-Time Formats

• How format affects cost
• Workload considerations

Budgeting Tools & Tips

• Strategies for 1-year programs
• Tools to manage expenses throughout the year

Information Session

Session 4: Program Experience, Student Life & Academic Success

Purpose:
To give students a clear understanding of what the program experience is like and how to succeed academically and personally.

What We’ll Cover

Program & Course Experience

• Course structure
• Workload expectations
• Assessment styles

Learning Formats

• In-person experience
• Online learning
• Part-time study differences

Student Support Services

• Academic advising
• Tutoring and writing support
• Mental health resources

Technology & Platforms

• Required technology
• Learning systems and tools used

Student Perspective

• Insights from past students
• What to expect day-to-day

Study Strategies

• Tips for domestic and mature learners
• Balancing studies with work or family commitments