Earn the Ontario Secondary School School Diploma (OSSD)! The School Within a College (SWAC) program provides adults (21 and older) with the opportunity to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) while studying in a college setting.
The program combines an offering of both high school credits and college courses (also known as dual credits) that count towards both the OSSD and a post-secondary certificate, diploma, degree or apprenticeship training program.
THE SCHEDULE
While programming is somewhat flexible in order to accommodate the schedules and responsibilities of adult learners, the program outline is provided below:
10 am - 1 pm Secondary School Credit
| 10 am - 1 pm Optional College Dual Credit Class
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10 am - 1 pm Secondary School Credit
| 10 am - 1 pm College Dual Credit Class
| 10 am - 1 pm Secondary School Credit
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THE CALENDAR
The Adult SWAC program runs for 18 consecutive weeks.
January 17 - February 3
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Participant Registration and Orientation
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February 4
| Orientation
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February 7
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Classes Officially Begin |
March 14 - 18
| March Break |
June 17
| Classes Officially End |
PROGRAM COSTS
There is no cost to participate in the Adult SWAC Program. All course fees, textbooks, materials and equipment are provided free of charge to participating students.
TRANSPORTATIONStudents who require
transportation to and from the College will be provided with bus
tickets to ensure they are able to attend the program. Students who have
their own transportation will be provided with parking passes on
campus.
VACCINATION POLICY
PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Students who are interested in applying for Adult SWAC are asked to complete a
Google Form.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Paula Carlisle
Adult SWAC Teacher
Lambton Kent District School Board
