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. Learners within 10 credits of graduating and who can commit to attending in-person are encouraged to apply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm CHW3M1: World History to the Fifteenth Century | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dual Credit Challenges of Poverty | 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm ENG4C Grade 12 English | 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dual Credit Human Interaction | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Credit Support |
The Calendar
Three weeks prior to first class. | Participant Registration |
September 9 | Orientation: 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
September 14 | Classes Begin |
January 22 | Classes End |
June | Graduation |
Program Applications
To express interest for the 2026 Fall 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 GPP3O1 (Leadership and Peer Support) | 10 am - 1 :00 pm English and Literacy | 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 Teacher Support |
The Calendar
September 7-11 | Participant Registration |
September 14 | Orientation |
September 15 | First Day of Class |
January 8 | Last Day of Class |
June | Graduation |
Program Applications
The 2026 Fall Term is full. To express interest for the 20267 Winter Term (February 8 to June 11), please complete the Interest Form.
For more information:
Stacie Dengel
Adult SWAC Teacher
Lambton Kent District School Board