Residence Life

Rules of Residence

King’s Residence is committed to following preventative measures to increase Covid-19 related safety in our community. Residence is a community that looks out for each other. That care for each other is more important now than ever. Residence life, and the Rules of Residence, are a little different this year. These changes are in place for the good of the community. As the Covid-19 situation on campus and in the London community changes throughout the year, residence rules also may be adjusted to reflect the current situation.

Highlights of the changes to the Rules of Residence for 2020-21:

Guests Residents will be free to visit other residence areas on campus. Visitors who are not King’s residents will not be permitted in the traditional residence buildings. (Alumni Court, Wemple, Townhouses, International House). All residents must maintain established limits on the number s of students permitted in rooms and lounges, when in their own unit, and when visiting other units. Maximum number of people in any residence room at any time is 3. Overnight guests are not permitted. An exception will be made for residence move-in. Residents may be assisted by a maximum of two guests when they move in. Orientation leaders are permitted in their assigned residence units during OWeek. Guests (residents who do not live in that unit) MUST use the designated guest washroom in each area. Use of assigned washrooms is not permitted.

Assigned Washrooms Each resident will be assigned a toilet stall, a sink and a shower. You must only use these designated space.

Shared Space – Lounges, Study Rooms Each residence lounge will have a posted maximum capacity which must be observed at all times. These areas are considered public space and are subject to public health guidelines for such spaces. Physical distancing of 6 feet in between people must be maintained at all times, and masks must be worn if more than one person is in the space. Seating must remain in place. The fridges in the kitchenettes will not be available for resident use this year. The freezer sections of fridges may be used by residents. Residents are encouraged to bring a mini-fridge (up to 3 cubic feet), or to rent a fridge from Coldexrents.com.

Covid-19 Precautionary Measures As in all campus areas, King’s Residence will require you to wear a non-medical mask or face covering in the presence of others, in common and shared spaces on campus and when physical distancing is difficult to maintain. These masks must cover your nose and mouth. You will be required to use hand sanitizer prior to entering residence buildings and food service locations. The Residence and Campus Life Office will take a progressive discipline approach to non-compli-