Admissions Guide 2019
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”
2 King’s Admissions Guide
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: kings.uwo.ca/future-students/campus-tours To join us for one of our Open Houses (see dates and times below), register online: kings.uwo.ca/future-students/open-house or call 1-800-265-4406 or 519-433-3491 x.4999. EVENT March Open House May Open House
DATE Saturday, March 9, 2019 Saturday, May 4, 2019
TIME 12:00PM - 4:00PM 12:00 - 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 3 are guaranteed residence. No lotteries, no worries. Late applications are considered for residence depending on availability. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/ student-services/housing-and-residence
Your Western e-mail account: Please ensure that you activate your Western e-mail account by going to Western’s Student Centre (wts.uwo.ca/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.
4 King’s Admissions Guide
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: kings.uwo.ca/future-students/admissions 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: kings.uwo.ca/future-students/admissions/forms
The Gerald Killan Regis Entrance Scholarship $5,000.00 Principal’s Regis Entrance Scholarships $5,000.00
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 80% final average or equivalent grade point average.* kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/scholarships-awardsand-bursaries 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. kings.uwo.ca/future-students/money-matters/funding/entrancescholarships *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 Accessibility Services. kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-services/accessibility-services
Awarded to students from an Ontario high school who possess the highest admissions averages – four awards
High School and International Entrance Scholarships (non-Arts) Unlimited and guaranteed
80.0 - 84.9% - $1500 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, and maintain King’s Residency
80.0 - 84.9% - $3000 85.0 - 87.9% - $3500 88.0 - 89.9% - $4000 90.0%+ - $4500
Math Excellence Entrance Scholarship $500.00 Unlimited and guaranteed
C.A.A.T. Entrance Scholarships Unlimited and guaranteed
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. www.kings.uwo.ca/future-students/admissions/admissionrequirements/english-proficiency
Awarded to a student from an Ontario high school with the highest admission average – one award
C.E.G.E.P. Entrance Scholarships Unlimited and guaranteed
The Ontario Catholic Award for Academic Achievement - $250
Awarded to Ontario high school students; must be Canadian citizen. Final of 85.0% or greater in MCV4U and MGA4U or MHF4U 80.0 - 81.9% - $1000 82.0 - 84.9% - $1500 85.0 - 89.9% - $2000 90.0%+ - $2500 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 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.
Specialist High Skills Major Entrance Award - $250
Awarded to each student who registers at King’s who has successfully completed 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
Awarded to each recipient of The Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Student Awards who applies and registers at King’s.
King’s Academic Athletic Scholarship 6 Awards: 3 Male 3 Female
International Baccalaureate
$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 30-34 = $2,000 35-39 = $2,500 40+ = $3,000
Accessibility Services The Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development (ACSD) 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 ACSD 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 a Disability Counsellor at King’s (email: acsd@ 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: Accessibility Services Wemple Building, Room W157 1-800-265-4406; 519-433-3491 ext. 4321 kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-services/accessibilityservices acsd@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 Accessibility Services at King’s University College can be found on the King’s website at: kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/student-affairs/accessibility-services
6 King’s Admissions Guide
Accessibility Servcies 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: kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/scholarshipsawards-and-bursaries More and more students are holding a part-time job while attending school. King’s offers an on-campus 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. kings.uwo.ca/current-students/ 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.
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: kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters
FIRST-YEAR 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 2019-2020 academic year. Projected fees for the 2019-2020 year will be released in Spring 2019.
Fees listed on our website are the most current.
Apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program at osap.gov.on.ca Canadian/Permanent Resident Fees (Year One) Total Fee Single Payment
International Fees (Year One)
Instalment Plan 1st Instalment
Total Fee
2nd Instalment
Single Payment
Tuition
6723.00
Tuition
Activity Fee
1452.29
Activity Fee
1452.29
Student Card
31.00
UHIP
624.00
UHIP
624.00
Orientation Fee
100.00
Orientation Fee
100.00
Transit Pass
240.82
Transit Pass
240.82
4489.04
3817.25
Total Fee
2nd Instalment
34474.00 (BMOS)
31.00
8306.29
1st Instalment
28740.00 (non-BMOS)
Student Card
Total Fee
Instalment Plan
30950.29 (non-BMOS)
19450.29
11500.00
36681.29 (BMOS)
25181.29
11,500.00
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: kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-affairs/kingsinternational
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 13, 2019. 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 kings.uwo. ca/current-students/king-s-international/international-studentservices/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.
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: futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/ international/pre-arrival-information Non-Immigrant Visa - USA The U.S. Consulate in Toronto - Visa Information toronto.usconsulate.gov/visas/advice-for-visa-applicants. html
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: londontourism.ca/PlacesLondon offers all the amenities of a big city combined with a To-Stay/Accommodations tight-knit community feeling. It offers everything from festivals and sporting events, to great shopping and different kinds of cuisine. Traveling Within Canada Opportunities are plentiful for newcomers. The city offers work International students are generally free to travel anywhere in opportunities, education, culture, dining, shopping and fun for the Canada without permission from Canadian Immigration officials. family. Bus, railways and airline services are all available in London. If you plan to leave Canada for any reason please ensure that Some of London’s popular places to go to include Budweiser your re-entry visa (temporary residence visa) is current. If you Gardens, Covent Garden Market, Centennial Hall and the Western have any questions please contact King’s International Office at Fairgrounds. international@kings.uwo.ca
Welcome to London
"
TERM
GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH
UNIVERSITY-SPEAK a guide for students & parents DEFINITION
Alumni
This is what you will be once you have finished university. Alumni is plural, Alumnus is singular and refers to a former student of a specific school.
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary fees are supplementary costs that are in addition to tuition - they reflect cost of services and/or learning materials.
Bursary Convocation Frosh
A bursary is a non-repayable grant, usually awarded to students based on financial need.
Frosh is a gender-less short form for "Freshmen" and refers to new or firstyear students.
Graduate
Intent to Register (ITR)
Students must complete an Intent to Register by Feb/Mar of each year of their studies. This document indicates their intention to return to school, and their intended area of study.
Information Technology Services (ITS)
ITS (Information Technology Services) is the front-line support for all aspects of computing services at King's: kings.uwo.ca/its.
KAMP
KAMP (King's Academic Mentoring Program) pairs upper year honors students with first-year students - it is a peer mentoring program for student success: kings.uwo.ca/kamp.
Sophs
Transcript
A transcript is a copy of a student's academic record that indicates dates, courses, grades, etc. They can only be ordered through Western's Registrar's Office.
"
DEFINITION
Session refers to a set duration of time during which classes take place. For example, in the Fall Session, "a" courses run from Sept. until Dec.; in the Winter session, "b" courses run from Jan. to Apr. Specific dates for King's sessions can be found at registrar.uwo.ca.
Undergraduate
An undergraduate is a university student who has not earned a first or undergraduate degree. Undergraduate studies refer to those studies that occur prior to earning/finishing a first/ undergraduate degree.
Work Study
Work Study is a part-time employment program which allows students to work on campus in flexible environments through Fall/Winter terms. To qualify for Work Study, students must be Canadian citizens, have a 60% (or more) course load, and demonstrate financial need.
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) at King’s believe every student has the right to “Access Success"! We are committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free learning environment, with services geared toward a wide range of needs.
Academic Dean's Office (ADO)
The ADO helps students plan their programs and courses, find accurate degree information, resolve their academic issues, and develop strategies for success.
Enrolment Services (ES)
With key responsibilities in recruitment and enrolment management, retention strategies, provision of academic support services and the collection, analysis and safekeeping of data and records used in most aspects of institutional planning, Enrolment Services deals extensively with all members of the internal and external King’s community.
O-Week is Orientation Week - the week at the beginning of the school year designed to ease the transition into life at King's. Sophs or Sophomores are upper-year student leaders who volunteer during O-Week to help facilitate the transition to university.
10 King’s Admissions Guide
Session
Convocation means a group of people gathered for a ceremony (most commonly referring to graduation).
A graduate is a student who has earned a degree, while graduate school refers to a division of the university leading to degrees more advanced than the Bachelor's Degree.
O-Week
TERM
Student Financial Services (SFS)
SFS is responsible for the administration and collection of all student and general receivable accounts. Student Financial Services performs all functions related to the administration and distribution of student financial aid programs available to King's University College students.
1
#
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 570 international students and 36 exchange students from over 30 countries.
Scholarships start at
80%
57
The average class size in first year.
84% The median high school average of our first year students.
Enrolment Services Erin Cronsberry Admissions and Liaison Officer erin.cronsberry@kings.uwo.ca
Tours and Campus Visit Days
Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development
Julia Eastabrook Coordinator, On Campus Events julia.eastabrook@kings.uwo.ca
Joanna Bedggood Manager, Student Wellness joanna.bedggood@kings.uwo.ca
Stacie Merritt Admissions & Liaison Officer stacie.merritt@kings.uwo.ca
International Students and International Exchanges
Paul Wilton Admissions & Liaison Officer paul.wilton@kings.uwo.ca
Wemple Building, Room 151 t. 519-433-3491 ext. 4321 acsd@kings.uwo.ca
Dr. Linda Weber Manager, King’s International linda.weber@kings.uwo.ca
Financial Inquiries
Residence
Shelly Guerin Student Financial Services Officer shelly.guerin@kings.uwo.ca
Natalie Tamba Senior Liaison Officer natalie.tamba@kings.uwo.ca Robin Ellis Coordinator, Admissions & Liaison robin.ellis@kings.uwo.ca Dr. Tracy Cunningham Associate Registrar tracy.cunningham@kings.uwo.ca Marilyn Mason Vice-Principal, Enrolment Services and Strategic Partnerships marilyn.mason@kings.uwo.ca
Doreen Vautour Residence Manager doreen.vautour@kings.uwo.ca
Kellie Knechtel Assistant Student Financial Services Officer kellie.knechtel@kings.uwo.ca Dianne Konings Student Financial Aid Coordinator dianne.konings@kings.uwo.ca
Campus Ministry Rev. Michael Bechard Director/Chaplain michael.bechard@kings.uwo.ca
Social Media
Student Life
Joe Henry Dean of Students joe.henry@kings.uwo.ca
@kingsatwestern
kingsatwestern
kingsatuwo @kingsatwestern @kingsatwestern
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