Student Services

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.

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.

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/

Fuel your Spirit

Campus Ministry plays a vital role in keeping King’s connected to its Catholic mission and identity, its history, its community, and to one another.

We seek to create an environment where all feel welcome to explore, grow in faith, find hope, and be nourished in love. In addition to prayer and worship opportunities, we offer a wide variety of programs and services such as the Veritas Lecture Series, social justice outreach to the local and global communities and more.

We support students, faculty, and staff of diverse faith backgrounds and traditions, seeking common ground to better the world through the sharing of our gifts. Campus Ministry is here for you to accompany you on your journey.

“Life is messy. And I think that the role of Campus Ministry is to walk with people in all that messiness. That’s how we find meaning – together. To be Catholic today involves thinking, reflecting and caring in a more expansive, inclusive way.” Jim Panchaud, Director of Campus Ministry

Counselling and Accessibility

Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development (ACSD) is committed to helping you find support within yourself, at King’s, and/or in your community to achieve your personal and academic goals.

Campus Wellness

In addition to the many resources for students at the Western Wellness Education Centre and in the London Community, King’s offers a variety of wellness programming and groups such as mindfulness meditation, a group on making change and a group on being resilient. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/student-affairs/mental-healthand-wellness-at-king-s/

Personal Counselling

Counselling offers you the opportunity to explore, understand and develop new skills for managing your personal concerns. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/student-affairs/personalcounselling/

Accessibility Services

We are committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free learning environment, with services geared toward a wide range of needs. This may include academic accommodation, assistive technology, and alternative-to-print materials, among many others. kings.uwo.ca/current-students/studentaffairs/accessibility-services/

All services are offered both by appointment and during walk-in hours.

Learning Skills Services will help you learn a variety of scholastic skills. Individual and group sessions are available to assist you in maximizing your full potential. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/student-affairs/learning-skillsservices/

Experienced Senior Tutors and Writing Consultants

Tutoring services are available for: • French • Business • Economics • Math • Writing/Grammar

Academic Advising

Working through your degree choices can be difficult. Academic counselling will be provided throughout your studies to provide guidance on academic program planning and long-term goals.

King’s Career Services

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. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/student-affairs/careerconnect/