King's International Viewbook 2024

Why King’s?

A Place to Be. A Place to Become.

Affiliated with one of the top universities in Canada, our students enjoy “The Best of Both Worlds” – small classes led by outstanding faculty on a small, beautiful campus while enjoying the experiences and resources of a comprehensive university.

Offering a safe and wonderful quality of life, London, Ontario, is also known as “The Forest City” for its mature, tree-lined streets, plentiful trails, and more than 200 parks. London has all the amenities of a big city combined with a close community feeling. Our students join us from over 30 countries and we offer international students comprehensive supports throughout their academic journey.

It’s the best of both worlds!

• King’s students are Western University students and have a Western student ID

• Take a class at Western’s main campus or at one of the other affiliates – Brescia or Huron

• Access all the facilities, services, extra-curriculars, and athletics at Western

• Graduate with a Western University degree

Programs

King’s common first year gives you time to find your passion. Students take a variety of courses from a range of disciplines prior to making their program selection.

Faculty of Arts & Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

OUAC Program Code: EKA

Catholic Studies

• Honours, Specialization, Major, Minor

Catholic Studies for Teachers

• Honors, Major, Minor

English Language and Literature

• Honours, Specialization, Major, Minor

English for Teachers

• Minor

Foundations in

The New Liberal Arts

• Year 1 program only

French Language and Literature

• Honours, Major, Minor

French Studies

• Specialization

Islamic Studies

• Minor

Jewish Studies

• Major, Minor

Middle East Studies

• Major Philosophy

• Honours, Specialization, Major, Minor

Religion & Society

• Honours, Specialization, Major, Minor

Social and Political Thought

• Honours, Major, Minor

World Religions and Cultures

• Honours, Specialization, Major, Minor

Writing and Social Change

• Minor

Faculty of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

OUAC Program Code: EKO

Analytics and Decision Sciences

• Major, Minor

Criminology

• Honours, Major, Minor

Economics

• Honours, Specialization, Major, Minor

Finance

• Major, Minor

Financial Economics

• Specialization

History

• Honours, Major, Minor

Migration and Border Studies

• Minor

Politics and

International Relations

• Honours, Major, Minor

Psychology

• Honours, Specialization, Major, Minor

Public History

• Minor

Sociology

• Honours, Major, Minor

Social Work

OUAC Program Code: EKS

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Masters of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS)

OUAC Program Code: EKD

Specialized degree programs in:

• Accounting

• Finance & Administration

• Global Commerce

• Organizational & Human Resources

Specialized Programs:

Childhood and Youth Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

OUAC Program Code: EKC

• Honours, Major, Minor

Disability Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

OUAC Program Code: EKB

• Major, Minor

Finance and Wealth Management

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (combined program with a 2-year diploma from Fanshawe College)

OUAC Program Code: EKF

• Major

Human Rights Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

OUAC Program Code: EKH

• Major, Minor

Social Justice and Peace Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

OUAC Program Code: EKJ

• Honours, Specialization, Major, Minor

Thanatology

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

OUAC Program Code: EKT

• Honours, Major, Minor

King’s has pathway agreements with Western’s Faculty of Education for graduates from programs in Catholic Studies for Teachers, Childhood and Youth Studies, French and Social Justice and Peace.

How to Apply

Apply Online: APPLICATIONS

OPEN SEPTEMBER 21, 2023. Apply online on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website at ouac.on.ca

King’s University College is located within Western University on the website.

January Admission:

If you are interested in beginning your studies in January, please contact Enrolment Services directly.

Send transcripts and

Required Documents:

After we receive your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email

requesting any further documents we need. We must receive supporting documents before we can make an admissions decision.

Transcripts and required documents can be sent to info@kings.uwo.ca

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Students admitted to King’s must be proficient in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of your proficiency in listening, speaking, writing and reading English, with either an official test or approved ESL program. Waivers are available if you have studied in an English-speaking environment for 4 or more years. We reserve the right to ask any applicant to provide proof of English language proficiency.

Acceptable English Language Tests

Acceptable English Language Programs

If you apply to King’s and your English language proficiency test scores do not meet our requirements, you can apply to the following English as a Second Language programs. If you successfully complete the program, you meet the English proficiency requirements for admission. Institution

ICEAP iceap.ca

Fanshawe College fanshawec.ca/international/ new-applicants/eap

Successful completion of Level 7

Successful completion of Level 10 with a grade of “A”

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language etscanada.ca | institution code: 0984

Students must achieve a written TOEFL score of 580 or higher and a score of 4.5 on the TWE; or a score of 85-90 on Internet Based Test (IBT) with no section less than 20.

Western English Language Centre (WELC) – King’s Enhanced Year Program (KEY) welc.ca

Western English Language Centre (WELC) welc.ca

By joining the KEY Program, students will strengthen their English, develop fluency and gain confidence while studying in two university-level degree credits at King’s campus beginning in September.

Academic English Program (AEP) – High Advanced Level with a 70% OR Boost program with a 70%

Residence/Meal Plan Residence Quick Facts

Live in the Heart of King’s

Residence is more than just a convenient place to live—it’s a vibrant, supportive community committed to the values of diversity, respect and academic achievement.

Meal Plan Options

The King’s meal plan provides a broad and varied choice in menu

• Meal plans are available for both Residence and Off-Campus students

• The food services team at Aramark is committed to purchasing local. Café 54 features locally roasted fair trade coffee. In addition, we continually focus on purchashing local products throughout the year. Ingredients vary on the menu depending on seasonality and availability.

• The food services team is experienced in providing food options that are responsive to religious and/ or health-based dietary needs

• Residence is guaranteed to all new-toKing’s students who return their residence application by the guarantee deadline.

• Variety of Residence Room Options: Single rooms and double rooms in single gender and mixed gender units.

Upper Year Residence: In addition to the residence spaces for first year students, King’s offers furnished housing for upper year students in Epworth Place Houses and King’s Commons Apartments (meal plans optional).

• Inclusive Community: Residence is a diverse and inclusive community that welcomes international and local students, and provides a rich living experience for students of all backgrounds.

• Transitional supports: We know that first year is new experience for everyone. The Residence and Campus Life Office has a full year residence program curriculum in place to provide social activities, learning opportunities, and the support and resources you need at every stage of your first year experience.

• Clean, comfortable living areas with your safety and security in mind: Housekeeping, residence staff, and campus security work together to help you feel at home.

• Bus service: A free shuttle bus runs between King’s and the rest of campus throughout the class day. Bus stops for city buses (LTC) are located close to residence.

Be. Become. Belong.

Making the Transition

King’s is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to your first year of studies at university. A wide variety of programming has been established to provide the resources you will need to be successful.

Summer Academic Orientation (SAO)

kings.uwo.ca/sao

As of April 1, you can book your summer academic counselling appointment. These academic advising appointments will assist you in making important decisions about your first-year course selection, timetable and degree options/planning.

Be. Become. Belong.

The Be. Become. Belong. series is designed to make the transition to postsecondary as smooth as possible. Programming and resources are designed to ensure students have the necessary tools to help succeed in first year at King’s and beyond. The series is focused on preparing students to transition to university as well as providing support during first year beyond.

KAMP

The King’s Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP) pairs first-year students with an upper-year student who can help navigate the academic, social and spiritual transitions experienced in first year.

Campus Connections

The King’s Campus Connection program welcomes new first-year or first-time students to King’s. It connects students to each other as well as to campus, while educating them on the programs, services and supports available at King’s.

International Student Services

International Peer Guide Program The King’s International Peer Guide Program is designed to assist international and exchange students new to King’s with adjusting to university culture and Canadian life.

International Bridging Program This program provides an opportunity for international students to transition to life at King’s a week prior to Orientation Week.

Learning and Career Support

Learning Skills Services helps you to develop essential academic skills and study strategies which can assist you in maximizing your learning potential

Experienced Senior Tutors and Writing Consultants help you throughout the writing process.

Trained Peer Tutors assist students in:

• French

• Business

• Economics

• Math

• Writing/Grammar

Academic Advising Working through your degree choices can be difficult. Academic advising provides guidance on academic program planning and long-term goals.

King’s Career Services can help with exploring your vocational goals by working with a career counselling professional, helping you access the extensive career resources at Western, and delving into a range of support strategies to help ensure successful job search strategies post-graduation.

Money Matters

***Once you have applied to King’s, apply for King’s International Award at InternationalAwardkings.uwo.ca/ Limited # of Awards available - apply early!

International students also have the opportunity to work on campus through our International Work Experience Program (IWE). This program will provide a limited number of our international students with the opportunity to work on campus and gain valuable work experience.

The King’s Promise Program is a 4-year co-curricular program; which will guarantee students a meaningful job within 6 months of graduation. If this is not achieved, the student can return to King’s for one additional year of courses and campus-based support, tuition-free. Alongside your studies you will complete activities to support your career development, enhance pre-employment skills, gain tangible workplace experience, and engage in experiential learning. The King’s Promise Program will empower you to achieve your education, career, and life goals in line with King’s mission as a “Place to be and a Place to Become”