ADMISSIONS GUIDE 2017
The King’s at Western Advantage
The best of both worlds
• Earn an internationally recognized Western degree • Learn from top-ranked faculty that are accessible to students inside and outside of the classroom • Enjoy small, interactive classes - know your professors and classmates • The Globe and Mail ranks Western as #1 for the “Best Student Experience”
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Campus Events
King’s campus visits & tours Situated in park-like surroundings along the Thames River in scenic Old North London, King’s is one block from Western University and is a short distance from downtown. We would love to introduce you to all that King’s has to offer and have a friendly, knowledgeable student tour guide show you around. • To book a campus tour, please go to: http://futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/forms/campus-tour/ To join us for one of our Open Houses (see dates and times below), register on-line at: http://futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/forms/ or call 1-800-265-4406 or 519-433-3491 x.4999 EVENT
DATE
TIME
November Open House
Saturday, November 5, 2016
1:00PM - 4:00PM
March Open House
Friday, March 10, 2017 Saturday, March 11, 2017
6:00PM - 9:00PM 1:00 - 4:00PM
May Open House
Saturday, May 6, 2017
1:00PM - 4:00PM
How do we know King’s students succeed? King’s has outstanding academic programs and comprehensive student services to ensure academic success and personal development. Student surveys in both Maclean’s and The Globe and Mail reveal exceptional scores for King’s across all categories of academic and social experience. As one of Western’s affiliate colleges, King’s is also part of Western’s “best student experience”.
As a Catholic university college, King’s is: • Very inclusive and welcomes students from all traditions and faiths • Diverse - our students represent every religious tradition, ethnicity, financial strata and every point of view • Committed to the importance of community, social justice, compassion for the disadvantaged, the dignity and empowerment of the human person, collegiality, civility and inclusiveness • A place where students are encouraged to examine their ideals, beliefs and strengths, from their head, heart and soul. • An environment where people are connected to each other intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually. • An academic community where individuals are challenged to find solutions, create understanding, pursue truth and contribute their gifts and talents to make a difference. • A community where the safety, well-being and comfort of all students is paramount and reflected in its Student Code of Conduct and Residence Rules.
Live in the heart of the university experience All students who are offered admission and who have completed the residence application prior to June 1 are guaranteed residence. No lotteries, no worries. Late applications are considered for residence depending on availability. www.kings.uwo.ca/residence
Your Western e-mail account Please ensure that you activate your Western e-mail account by going to Western’s Student Centre (http:// www.uwo.ca/its/identity/) between 6 a.m. and midnight. To activate the e-mail account, your computer cookies must be enabled and your pop up box feature must be turned off. With access to your Western e-mail account, you can check the status of your application, apply for residence and receive important communication from the university.
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Please contact kings@uwo.ca if you have any issues activating your Western Identity.
Admissions King’s provides offers of admission on an on-going basis from January to July. As marks become available, we assess each application. For many students, we receive some grades at a number of different times throughout the academic year. Once we receive grades that are sufficient in number, and meet our admissions criteria, we will offer admission conditional on the successful completion of the courses in progress with a minimum final average. For students who are mature, international, college, university, CEGEP or Canadian high school (all non-Ontario high school applicants), offers of admission will be issued on an on-going basis as required information is received. If you have any questions about your admission or about the grades which we have received, please feel free to call us (519-433-3491 x.4999), we would love to hear from you! Admissions requirements may be found at: http://futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/admissions/
The Gerald Killan Regis Entrance Scholarship $5,000.00 Principal’s Regis Entrance Scholarships $5,000.00
Awarded to a student from an Ontario high school with the highest admission average – one award
Awarded to students from an Ontario high school who possess the highest admissions averages – four awards
80.0 - 84.9% - $1500
High School and International Entrance Scholarships (non-Arts) Unlimited and guaranteed
85.0 - 89.9% - $2500 90.0 - 94.9% - $3000 95.0%+ - $3500 based on final admission average (including program prerequisites)
Arts & Humanities Entrance Scholarships Unlimited and guaranteed *Students must be enroled in the Arts & Humanities as a full-time student; enroled in 2.0 courses within the Faculty of Arts,
80.0 - 84.9% - $3000 85.0 - 87.9% - $3500 88.0 - 89.9% - $4000 90.0%+ - $4500
and maintain King’s Residency
King’s recognizes that extenuating circumstances and extra-curricular activities can affect an individual’s academic performance. If you wish to provide us with additional information for consideration, please complete the Applicant Profile at: http://futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/admissions/forms/
English Proficiency Requirements Students admitted to King’s must be proficient in written and spoken English. Applicants for whom English is not their first language and who have not lived or studied in an English language environment for a period of at least three years will be required to demonstrate proficiency by providing English language test results. http://futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/admissions/admissionrequirements/english-proficiency/
Scholarships All high school students and CEGEP students with a final average of 80% or higher are guaranteed an entrance scholarship if they enrol in 4.0 courses and meet King’s course residency requirements. Values range from $1,000 to $5,000. No application is necessary. Entrance scholarships are also available for CAAT (college) students who possess an 82% final average or equivalent grade point average.* http://futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/money-matters/funding/ entrance-scholarships/ King’s offers a number of entrance scholarships which recognize leadership, service, volunteerism and academics. Values range from $1,000 to full tuition. An application is required for named awards. Deadline: March 15th. http://futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/money-matters/funding/ entrance-scholarships/ *To be eligible for entrance scholarships, students must remain registered in 4.0 courses (students must meet residency requirements). Exceptions may be made for varsity athletes, members of Student Council, or those registered with SSD (Services for Students with Disabilities).
Math Excellence Entrance Scholarship $500.00 Unlimited and guaranteed C.A.A.T. Entrance Scholarships $500.00 Unlimited and guaranteed
C.E.G.E.P. Entrance Scholarships Unlimited and guaranteed
Awarded to Ontario high school students; must be Canadian citizen. Final of 85.0% or greater in MCV4U and MGA4U or MHF4U
Awarded to students who achieve a 3.7 g.p.a. (82%)
80.00%-81.99%
$1,000
82.0%–84.99%
$1,500
85.0%–89.99%
$2,000
90.0%–94.99%
$3,000
95% +
$3,500
Based on final admission average (including program prerequisites) Awarded to each Ontario Catholic high
The Ontario Catholic Award for Academic Achievement - $250
school graduate possessing the highest entrance average. Recipient must possess the admissions average which entitles them to a King’s entrance scholarship. May be held with other scholarships. Awarded to each student who registers at King’s who has successfully completed
Specialist High Skills Major Entrance Award - $250
a specialist high skill major in one of the following areas: Arts and Culture; Business; Health and Wellness; Justice and Community Safety and Non-Profit/Social Justice during their high school studies.
Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Entrance Award $250 King’s Academic Athletic Scholarship 6 Awards: 3 Male 3 Female
Awarded to each recipient of The Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Student Awards who applies and registers at King’s.
$3,000 (renewable annually if he/she maintains a minimum overall average of 80% or greater; students may be eligible for a continuing scholarship in subsequent years if he/she achieves an average of 80%)
25-26 = $1,000 27-29 = $1,500
International Baccalaureate
30-34 = $2,000 35-39 = $2,500 40+ = $3,000
Services for students with disabilities The Counselling and Student Development (CSD) area at King’s University College offers services for students with disabilities and assists students in adjusting to the university environment. Students who use the services provided by CSD have disabilities that could include chronic illnesses, chronic pain, attention deficit disorders, learning disabilities, psychiatric disorders or visual, hearing and mobility impairments. Students who wish to request academic accommodation because of difficulties associated with their disabilities must schedule an appointment with Michael Alegretti, a Disability Counsellor at King’s (michael.alegretti@kings.uwo.ca). Appointments can be made any time after a student has accepted their offer of admission, but preferably no later than August 1. Later requests will be considered, however, accommodation may not be arranged in time for the first set of tests and examinations. Students requesting academic accommodation must provide documentation of their disabilities. This documentation should be from a professional who is qualified to diagnose student’s conditions and to comment on associated difficulties that may arise at university. The disability counsellor will then be able to ascertain whether the student has provided sufficient documentation to support the request for accommodations or will have to provide additional or more recent documentation. Students must bring the following to their appointment: 1. Documentation describing the disability from a qualified professional 2. Course names, numbers and sections as well as the names of their instructors, if available. 3. An IPRC or an IEP, if available For general inquiries, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Services for Students with Disabilities Wemple Building, Room W157 (SSD) 1-800-265-4406; 519-433-3491 ext. 4321 www.kings.uwo.ca/ssd/ csd@kings.uwo.ca
Additional Support • • • •
Interpreters and note takers Accessible transportation and parking Academic support Bursaries for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) for OSAP eligible students Further information regarding Services for Students with Disabilities at King’s University College can be found on the King’s website at: www.kings.uwo.ca/ssd/
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Services for Students with Disabilities At King’s we support students who have disabilities that include, but are not limited to: • Vision, hearing, mobility impairment • Learning disabilities • Chronic illnesses • Chronic pain • Mental health • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders
Our Services are geared towards a wide range of needs including: • • • •
Academic accommodation Learning strategies Assistive technology Alternative-to-print materials
Financial Matters We have a very generous scholarship and bursary program including Entrance Bursaries for new students. Details about the scholarship and bursary opportunities at King’s can be found at: http:// futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/money-matters/ funding/scholarships-awards-bursaries/ More and more students are holding a part-time job while attending school. King’s offers an oncampus employment program called the Work Study Bursary Program. The goal of the program is to assist students with a regular source of income around their academic schedule and to provide training and experience. Students who can demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply for the program. http://www.kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/money-matters/financial-aid/workstudy/
Financing your university education can be a challenge. King’s recognizes this challenge and is able to provide support and a variety of services to assist our students.
International students also have the opportunity to work on campus through our International Work Experience Program. This program will provide a limited number of our international students the opportunity to work on campus to gain experience. Personal and confidential financial counselling is available to all of our students including help in understanding and applying for the OSAP program. Additionally, financial seminars and workshops are offered throughout the year to help our students in understanding the best way to spend/save their money as well as how to find the necessary finances to attend university.
FIRST-YEAR CANADIAN FEES Estimated costs of attending King’s University College (September - April) for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents The fees listed below are the set fees for the 2016-2017 academic year. Projected fees for the 2017-2018 year will be released in Spring 2017.
Fees listed on our website are the most current. Please visit www.kings.uwo.ca The following rates are estimates at the time of printing and are subject to change based on approvals from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the Senate of Western University.
CANADIAN RESIDENTS/PERMANENT RESIDENTS FULL TIME (4.0-5.0 CREDITS) TUITION: $6,368.00 ACTIVITY FEES: $609.27 (UWO) + $342.04 (KING’S) STUDENT CARD: $31.00 HEALTH/DENTAL PLAN: $257.76 LONDON TRANSIT PASS: $224.88 ORIENTATION: $90.00 TOTAL FEES: $7,922.95 RESIDENCE FEES (CDN. & PERMANENT RESIDENT CITIZENS) • Residence only (Meal Plan 1): $10,094.00 • Residence only (Meal Plan 2): $10,294.00 • Residence only (Meal Plan 3): $10,494.00
MONEY MATTERS To assist students and families with the financial challenges surrounding funding post-secondary education, we offer personal financial counselling to any student who has been offered admission to King’s. To book an appointment, please Call 519-433-3491 ext. 4319 or, E-mail: studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca More information about financial matters can be found on-line at: www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/ Apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program at www.osap.gov.on.ca
Making a difference around the world
Internationalization and international study options at King’s The range of opportunities for international experiences continues to grow. King’s students may choose from a variety of ways to become more globally aware and engaged. 1. Talk to students from across the world. Over 14% of King’s students are international students from over 35 nations. What better way to get connected globally? 2. Join a club, go to hear a speaker, join a discussion forum or be an international peer guide. Events are offered by the Centre for Social Concern, Centre for Studies in Creativity, the Veritas Committee, the King’s Hour and other clubs and groups. 3. What would it be like to study British history in the U.K., French literature in Nice or Lille, languages in Germany, culture in Korea, marketing in China, business in Japan, technology innovation in Brazil, social work in Scotland, or politics in Australia? You can find out by participating in an Exchange Program abroad. Instead of just reading about new places, experience them first-hand while earning credits for your degree. King’s provides an International Study Award of $1000 - $2000 to make this dream a reality. King’s has exchange opportunities with more than 40 International university partners from all around the world. You can study on exchange for a summer, one term or an academic year. Pay your tuition to King’s while studying internationally and transfer your course credits abroad back to King’s. Exchange opportunities are also available at Western, Huron and Brescia campuses. 4. How would you like to make a difference? Volunteer with a charitable or non-governmental organization (NGO), such as Intercordia Canada, Canada World Youth, World Vision, Global Volunteer, One World Education and Save A Family, among others, while participating in a course. You will gain incredible insight and experience while earning a credit towards your degree. 5. Learn another language in an immersion program. Opportunities exist in Ecuador, France, Germany, Korea, China and Japan. Some programs are a full year while others are short, intensive programs in the spring/summer term. 8 King’s Admissions Guide
6. Experience another culture in another country. Sponsored by our university partners in Korea, Japan, Singapore and Ecuador, King’s students can study and tour for six weeks in an ancient culture. 7. Students can study for a short term (two-six weeks) at our university partners in China, Germany and Sweden. Courses include Finance, Economics, Organizational Behaviour, Management and Organizational Studies and Childhood and Social Institutions. 8. Social Work students have a range of international opportunities. Within a diverse Canadian culture and amidst growing globalization, social workers strive to be a culturally sensitive and aware of global issues. 9. International Experiential Learning or Academic Exchange opportunities in other countries are frequently available for course credit through the following disciplines: Political Science (Ethiopia), Social Justice and Peace Studies (Guatemala, Dominican Republic), Philosophy and Religious Studies (Rome), Management and Organizational Studies (France), Social Work (China), Childhood and Social Institutions (Malmo, Sweden). King’s is a leader in internationalization. We believe that a critical part of a university education is an awareness and understanding of global issues and a variety of cultures. What better way to make a difference? For more information please visit: www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/international/
Immigration & Directions Immigration information: To enter Canada - Student Authorization (You must ensure that you obtain your student visa in sufficient time to ensure your arrival before the last day to begin classes - September 15, 2016. To obtain a visitor’s visa to enter Canada, and a ‘Study Permit’ granting permission to study in Canada, all students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents must submit the following documents to a Canadian Consulate or embassy outside of Canada. • Passport and travel documents (if applicable) • Medical clearance • Letter of acceptance from a Canadian university • Evidence of adequate funds • Documentary proof of authority to transfer funds to Canada if required • Evidence of return passage or evidence that funds will be available for that purpose at the completion of studies • A letter from a sponsoring organization (if applicable) For more information, please consult the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at: www.cic.gc.ca and http:// www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/king-s-international/ international-student-services/immigration/ When You Come to Canada Most international students require a study permit to study in Canada. On arrival in Canada a study permit and visitor’s permit (if applicable) must be presented to the border officials to gain entry to Canada. Please check the Citizenship and Immigration website at www.cic.gc.ca/ english/visit/visas.asp to determine if you require a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Getting to London, Ontario from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport International students who arrive at Pearson International Airport can take the Robert Q airport bus directly to London (www.robertq.com). Please inquire at the Ground Transportation Desk at the airport to make these arrangements. The bus trip from Toronto to London takes about two hours. Flights from Pearson airport to London are also available. Check with your travel agent for flight information when you book your trip to Canada. London hotel information can be found here: http://www. londontourism.ca/Places-To-Stay/Accommodations Traveling Within Canada International students are generally free to travel anywhere in Canada without permission from Canadian Immigration officials. Bus, railways and airline services are all available in London. If you plan to leave Canada for any reason please ensure that your re-entry visa (temporary residence visa) is current. If you have any questions please contact King’s International Office at international@kings.uwo.ca
Immigration Resources Canada Citizenship & Immigration Canada Website: www.cic.gc.ca Phone: 1-888-242-2100 A checklist of documents you should make sure to have with you when entering Canada can be found on the King’s Future Students website: http://futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/ international/pre-arrival-information/ Non-Immigrant Visa - USA The U.S. Consulate in Toronto - Visa Information http://toronto.usconsulate.gov/visas/advice-forvisa-applicants.html
Welcome to London London offers all the amenities of a big city combined with a tight-knit community feeling. It offers everything from festivals and sporting events, to great shopping and different kinds of cuisine. Opportunities are plentiful for newcomers. The city offers work opportunities, education, culture, dining, shopping and fun for the family. Some of London’s popular places to go to include Budweiser Gardens, Covent Garden Market, Centennial Hall and the Western Fairgrounds.
Come Discover London! http://immigration.london.ca/
http://www.london.ca/
http://londontourism.ca/
International Fee Schedule: Year One
Estimated costs of attending King’s University College (September - April) for international students. The fees below are reflective of the cost of attending King’s for the 2016-2017 academic year. Projected fees for the 2017-2018 academic year have not yet been released. Fees are subject to change. For the most up to date fees information, always refer to www.kings.uwo.ca/money-matters/
INTERNATIONAL FEES FOR NON-BMOS STUDENTS TUITION: $25,288.00 ACTIVITY FEES: $609.27 (UWO) + $342.04 (KING’S) STUDENT CARD: $31.00 UHIP: $612.00 ORIENTATION: $90.00 HEALTH/DENTAL: $257.76 LONDON TRANSIT: $224.88 TOTAL FEES FOR THE 2016-17 YEAR: $27,454.95
INTERNATIONAL FEES FOR BMOS STUDENTS TUITION: $27,483.00 ACTIVITY FEES: $609.27 (UWO) + $342.04 (KING’S) STUDENT CARD: $31.00 UHIP: $612.00 ORIENTATION: $90.00 HEALTH/DENTAL: $257.76 LONDON TRANSIT: $224.88 TOTAL FEES FOR THE 2016-17 YEAR: $29,649.95
RESIDENCE FEES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • Residence only (Meal Plan 1): $10,094.00 • Residence only (Meal Plan 2): $10,294.00 • Residence only (Meal Plan 3): $10,494.00
Payment Procedure King’s University College uses the King’s website (www.kings.uwo.ca) and the Registration Handbook to inform students of fee amounts. Students should create a personalized invoice at www.kucapplications.ca. Invoices are available in electronic format, and are NOT mailed out. Payments can be made by electronic transfer, wire, or direct deposit. Electronic transfer information can be found at www.kings.uwo.ca/payment For direct deposit information, please email studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca. A late payment penalty ($315.00) will be applied to all payments received after the fees due date. General information regarding fees can be found in the registration package or on-line. Payments can be made by cheque, bank draft, money order, direct deposit, on-line/telephone banking, cash, debit card or electronic transfer (www.kings.uwo.ca/payment-methods). Please make all fees payable to ‘King’s University College’.
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King’s is a leader in national student satisfaction surveys and Western has been ranked (repeatedly) as #1 for the best student experience in Canada.
Making a difference, both locally and globally, is critical to our future. King’s provides a challenging, supportive environment where students hone their talents and follow their passion.
Talented teacher/scholars (achieving the highest teaching evaluations in the nation) leading interactive discussions in small classes (supported by an award-winning library) makes King’s an excellent choice. The Western experience/ degree provides international recognition.
International exchanges and group discussions in small classes provide opportunities for meaningful experiences and developing critical career skills.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS King’s welcomed 519 international students and 36 exchange students from over 30 countries.
Scholarships start at
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The average class size in first year.
83% The median high school average of our first year students.
Enrolment Services Erin Cronsberry Admissions and Liaison Officer erin.cronsberry@kings.uwo.ca Brandon Csendes Admissions & Liaison Officer brandon.csendes@kings.uwo.ca Paul Wilton Admissions & Liaison Officer paul.wilton@kings.uwo.ca Natalie Mak Senior Liaison Officer natalie.mak@kings.uwo.ca
Tours and Campus Visit Days
Counselling and Student Development
Kim Pega Coordinator, On Campus Events kim.pega@kings.uwo.ca
Wemple Building, Room 157 t. 519-433-3491 ext. 4321 csd@kings.uwo.ca
International Students and International Exchanges
Financial Inquiries
Linda Weber Manager, King’s International linda.weber@kings.uwo.ca
Shelly Guerin Student Financial Services Officer shelly.guerin@kings.uwo.ca
Residence
Natalie Walzak Assistant Student Financial Services Officer natalie.walzak@kings.uwo.ca
Robin Ellis Coordinator, Admissions & Liaison robin.ellis@kings.uwo.ca
Doreen Vautour Residence Manager doreen.vautour@kings.uwo.ca
Dianne Konings Student Financial Aid Coordinator dianne.konings@kings.uwo.ca
Tracy Cunningham Associate Registrar tracy.cunningham@kings.uwo.ca
Campus Ministry
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Rev. Michael Bechard Director/Chaplain michael.bechard@kings.uwo.ca
Student Life
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Joe Henry Dean of Students joe.henry@kings.uwo.ca
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Marilyn Mason Vice-Principal, Enrolment Services and Strategic Partnerships marilyn.mason@kings.uwo.ca
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Get connected. Make a difference. To learn more call, email or go to futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca 266 Epworth Avenue, London, Ontario N6A 2M3 CANADA 1.800.265.4406 or 519.433.3491 kings@uwo.ca