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 |
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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

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