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.
Orientation Week Orientation week is the best way for students new to King’s to feel connected to their new home. O-Week is meant to help you learn how to succeed on campus academically and socially; both in your first year and throughout your university experience.
The King’s Edge kings.uwo.ca/future-students/the-kings-edgesummer-transition-program
This program is a summer boot camp designed to ensure you have the necessary tools to help you succeed in your first year of studies at King’s.
KAMP
kings.uwo.ca/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.
International Peer Guide Program kings.uwo.ca/current-students/kingsinternational/student-services/peer-guide
The King’s International Peer Guide Program is designed to assist international and exchange students new to King’s with adjustment to university culture and Canadian life.
International Bridging Program futurestudents.kings.uwo.ca/international/ international-bridging-program
This program provides an opportunity for international students to transition to life at King’s a week prior to Orientation Week.
The King’s Promise The King’s Promise is a voluntary 4-year co-curricular program at King’s which complements your academic studies and offers a guarantee that you will find employment within 6 months of graduation or you can return to King’s for an additional year of courses and career support, tuition-free! Throughout your 4 years at King’s you will complete activities to support your career development, enhance pre-employment skills, 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.” https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/kings-promise/kings-promise-for-students/ 10
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