Questions asked by Learners Accepted into the IPG Program
- In what time zone are online sessions offered? Can you accommodate learners in different time zones?
- How soon will my enrollment in the program and my results be communicated to Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)?
- I’m applying for a bank loan, and I need a letter of enrollment to share with the bank. How do I get one?
- Am I eligible for financial assistance? How do I apply for OBPAP?
- I am scheduled to take the PEBC exam while in the IPG program, and some of the PEBC dates conflict with IPG exams and other assessments. Can I complete a make-up for any IPG exams or assessments that I might miss because of conflicts with the PEBC exam
- Should I attempt the PEBC examinations while I am enrolled in the IPG program?
- What is the process for submitting a petition for a deadline extension or missed assessment?
- What happens if I have a schedule conflict and cannot attend a required online session or assessment or submit a course deliverable by the due date?
- Where can I get a copy of my transcript?
- Can I defer enrollment in CPS 2 to the next offering?
- What happens if I fail a course?
- What are the withdrawal deadlines for the program?
- Will I be able to have a part time job while I am enrolled in the program?
- How demanding is the course? What is the expected workload?
- Is the IPG program a PEBC preparation course? Does it prepare me for MCQ and OCSE exams?
- Are online sessions recorded, so that I can watch them again or later?
- What is the typical length of a lecture?
- How will I know if the session is livestreamed in real-time or pre-recorded?
- Are the synchronous lectures livestreamed in real-time or will I be watching pre-recorded videos?
- How do I know when synchronous lectures, activities and assessments will be scheduled?
- If I cannot attend a session, can I reschedule?
- Are there specific days and times I am required to attend online sessions? If so, what are they?