School Within a College (SWAC)

What is School Within a College (SWAC)?


High school students can complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma on a Georgian College campus (Barrie, Midland, South Georgian Bay). Students will take a dual credit, one common high school course as a class and will complete their remaining credits through independent learning, on-line courses, credit recovery or co-operative education.


Although the SWAC students follow the board's school year calendar, they will be considered part-time college students and their schedule will be similar to a college schedule.


Georgian Campus

Catholic High School

Semester Availability

Barrie Campus

St. Joan of Arc

St. Joseph's

St. Peter's

Patrick Fogarty

First Semester

Second Semester

Both Semesters

Midland Campus

St. Theresa's

Second Semester




Are you Eligible?


You must be between the ages of 17 and 21. This opportunity might be right for you if you are disengaged, under credited and capable of work at the college level. Students are chosen following an interview process.


Next Steps...


Please visit your guidance office for more information. If you are no longer registered for high school, we encourage you to visit the Catholic high school in your area.