School Within a College (SWAC)

​​Earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma! 

The School Within a College (SWAC) program provides adults (aged 21 or over) 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. 

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.

Lambton College

Lambton College: School within a college. School College Work Initiative

The Schedule
While programming is somewhat flexible in order to accommodate the schedules and responsibilities of adult learners, the program outline is provided below:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

MEL3E Math

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dual Credit

Personal Wellness

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

ENG4C Grade 12 English​

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dual Credit

Adulting 101

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Credit Support

The Calendar

January 13-24

Participant Registration

January 22

Orientation: 3:30-5:00 p.m.​

​January 27

​Classes Begin

May 30

Classes End​

Program Applications
The 2025 Winter Term is full. To express interest for the 2025 Fall Term, complete the Google Form.

For more information:
Esther Tolooei
Adult SWAC Teacher
Lambton Kent District School Board

St Clair College

St. Clair College: School Within a College - School College Work Initiative

The Schedule
While programming is somewhat flexible in order to accommodate the schedules and responsibilities of adult learners, the program outline is provided below:

Monday

Tuesday​

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

​10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Electives

10 am - 1 :00 pm

Dual Credit

Wellness, Mind and Body

10:00 am - 1 :00 pm

ENG4C Grade 12 English

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dual Credit

Relationships and Family Dynam

10:00 am - 1:00  pm

Credit Support

The Calendar
The Adult SWAC program runs for 17 consecutive weeks.

January 22-26

Participant Registration​

​February 3

​Orientation and First Day of Class

June 7

Last Day of Class

​June 19 (tentative)

​​Graduation

Program Applications
The 2025 Winter Term is full. To express interest for the 2025 Fall Term, complete the Google Form​.

For more information:
Stacie Dengel
Adult SWAC Teacher
Lambton Kent District School Board