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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm MEL3E Math | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dual Credit Getting Ahead in a Just Getting by World | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm ENG4C Grade 12 English | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dual Credit Bakeshop Applications | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Credit Support |
The Calendar
August 29 | Participant Registration |
September 10 | Orientation: 3:00-5:00 p.m. |
September 15 | Classes Begin |
January 16 | Classes End |
Program Applications
The 2025 Fall Term is full. To express interest for the 2026 Winter Term, complete the Interest Form.
For more information:
Esther Tolooei
Adult SWAC Teacher
Lambton Kent District School Board
St Clair College
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 English | 10:00 am - 1 :00 pm Dual Credit Interpersonal Violence in Canadian Society | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Dual Credit How to be Who I Want to be | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Credit Support |
The Calendar
The Adult SWAC program runs for 17 consecutive weeks.
August 25 - September 5 | Participant Registration |
September 8 | Orientation |
September 9 | First Day of Class |
January 9 | Last Day of Class |
Program Applications
The 2025 Fall Term is full. To express interest for the 2026 Winter Term, complete the Interest Form.
For more information:
Stacie Dengel
Adult SWAC Teacher
Lambton Kent District School Board