Earn Your Secondary School Diploma!
The School Within a College (SWAC) program provides adults 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:
|
12 pm - 3 pm College Dual Credit Class |
12 pm - 3 pm Secondary School Credit |
12 pm - 4 pm Secondary School Credit |
12 pm - 4 pm Secondary School Credit |
12 pm -3 pm College Dual Credit Class |
THE CALENDAR
The Adult SWAC program runs for 18 consecutive weeks during the first term. Please be aware of the tentative dates for the fall semester of 2018-19.
| September 5th-6th |
Participant Registration and Orientation |
|
September 10th |
Classes Officially Begin |
|
September 20th |
Dual Credit (College) Classes Begin |
|
December 24th - January 4th |
Winter Break |
|
January 18th |
Dual Credit (College) Classes End |
|
January 25th |
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.
TRANSPORTATION
Students 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.
PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Interested students should contact the number below for details regarding program registration:
LORI SHEPPARD
School Within a College Teacher
Lambton Kent District School Board
226-932-0783
