WAO Guide 2023

WINTER ADMISSION GUIDE JANUARY 2023

Welcome to King’s

Here are your next steps:

√ Accept your Offer of Admission kings.uwo.ca/igotokings

√ Activate your Western Identity

You will need your student number and access code/PIN (these can be found on the top right hand corner of your admission letter) https://wts.uwo.ca/identity/identities_and_access/identities_new_ student.html

√ Complete your Residence Application

Due to COVID-19, our residence spaces for the 2022-2023 academic year are extremely limited to keep students safe. If you wish to be considered for residence, please fill out the on-line application and pay your residence deposit. You will need to login to your myKing’s student portal https:// student.mykings.ca/ in order to access the residence application https:// mykings.ca/res-app/app/#/

√ Attend Winter Academic Orientation (WAO)

All incoming students must complete their mandatory Winter Academic Orientation (WAO) appointment, in which they will receive academic counselling to select their classes for January. You will be able to book your online WAO appointment starting October 17, 2022. You will need your Western student number to book this appointment: kings.uwo.ca/sao

Students with advanced standing/upper year students please emaill: academic.counselling@kings.uwo.ca to book your WAO appointment.

√ Upload a Student Card Photo

√ If you are an International Student

√ If you require assistance from Student Services/ Accessibility Services

Log into myKing’s to upload your photo for your student card: https:// mykings.ca/snapshot Please note you will need to sign into your myKing’s account

For valuable information about your transition to the King’s Community, please view the International Students page: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/future-students/international/

Contact the applicable student supports department(s) as soon as possible once you have been offered admission. For more information, please see the King’s website: kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-supportservices/.

Important Links At King’s:

Western E-mail

Your UWO email address is where you will receive all official com munication from the university - ensure that you check it often! myoffice.uwo.ca

Student Center

Add and drop classes, print tax forms, view your textbook list, print your timetable. All first year students are required to update their emergency contact information. student.uwo.ca

myKing’s Student Portal

MyKing’s student portal is a web application that centralizes many of the aspects of student life at King’s. https://student.mykings.ca/

OWL

OWL is Western’s online learning management system. This is where your professors will post all course-related information. owl.uwo.ca

Residence is more than just a convenient place to live - it’s a vibrant, supportive community. The residence life program at King’s offers transitional and academic support to help you meet your university goals. King’s Residence is committed to the values of diversity, respect and academic achievement.

Residence Quick Facts:

• Due to COVID-19, our residence spaces for the 20222023 academic year are extremely limited to keep students safe.

• January term residence applications open October 15, 2022 and all applications are due by December 11, 2022.

• Residence fees are due January 8, 2023.

• Students entering residence in the winter term can purchase meal plan #1 at a cost of $2,300.00.

• Residence rate for January-April term is $4,150 (half of full year rate).

• It’s an multicultural community - typically 40% of all students living in residence are international from 25+ countries around the world.

• Wi-Fi is available in all King’s buildings, including residence.

• Academic supports - workshops, study nights, Brain Bucks, quiet hours.

• Transitional supports -“The First 4 Weeks and Beyond,” social events, awareness week, and peer helper.

• Living in residence is covenient! You are right next door to food services, the Cardinal Carter library, Darryl J. King Student Life Centre, classrooms and just a short walk from Western.

• Safety and security - all Residence entrances are locked; residence staff and security staff provide 24 hour assistance.

• Clean, comfortable living areas - housekeeping staff clean shared areas on weekdays, and vacuum your room once a week.

Apply to live in residence:

for January term open after

15,

Course Selection

First-Year Requirements for Students Beginning in January

• Students are permitted to register in up to 2.5 credits in the winter term made up of 5 half credit courses

• At least one 0.5 credit in two separate Categories A, B, or C

• Courses available in the winter term end in ‘B’, ‘G’ or, ‘X’ (e.g. MOS 1020B, MOS 2220G, or Sociology 1020X). A course ending in ‘x’ is a 1.0 accelerated course offered in second term

• A student may not register for a full program of senior courses (numbered 2000 - 4999) until the 5.0 first-year courses have been satisfactorily completed Course Residency Requirements

• King’s students beginning in January must take a minimum of one 0.5 credit

• At least 3 half credits must be taken at King’s. Remaining credits can be taken at Western or the other Affiliated University Colleges

• A course offered at King’s must be taken at King’s unless written permission to register elsewhere is granted by the Academic Dean

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Entrance scholarships are not applied to your student account in the winter term. They will be applied the following September, provided that all of the entrance scholarship criteria has been met

For Students with Advanced Standing (transfer credits)

• If you are transferring from another university, you must submit all previous course outlines (syllabi) to the Admissions Office at least two weeks prior to your scheduled appointment. We will have them evaluated by the appropriate departments to determine course equivalences prior to your appointment to ensure an effective academic counselling process.

• It is important to come to your appointment with some idea of courses you wish to take. Visit Western’s Academic Calendar to review course descriptions, and prepare a list of courses you have an interest in taking or have questions about prior to your appointment.

• If you are thinking about professional programs (e.g., Social Work, Education) or graduate school, there may be specific prerequisites. Be sure to check with your Academic Counsellor and university websites.

• In order to receive a BA in any discipline(s), there are certain academic requirements that must be met. It is your responsibility to be aware of these, so please review Western’s Academic Calendar & King’s website frequently to become familiar with the requirements of your degree/module and subject area (or program).

Program Checklists

Summary of First Year Courses

Summary of Year One Courses Available at King’s

Category A (Social Science)

• Childhood & Youth Studies 1025G

• Disability Studies 1010B

Economics 1021B, 1022B

History 1812G, 1820G

Human Rights 1000G

• Management & Organizational Studies 1033B

• Political Science 1021G, 1022G

• Psychology 1000X

Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025G, 1026G

Social Work 1025B, 1026B

• Sociology 1020X

• Thanatology 1025B

Category B (Arts)

• English 1028G

• Philosophy 1050G, 1120G, 1305G

Religious Studies 1020B, 1022B, 1033B

Writing 1002G, 1022G (restricted to ESL students)

• Writing 1020G (not available to ESL students)

Category C (Sciences)

• Calculus 1000B

• Math 1228B, Math 1229B, 1230B, 1600B

Statistical Science 1024B

Summary of Year One Courses Available at Brescia, Huron, Western

Category A (Social Science)

Anthropology 1021B, 1027B, 1026G

• Centre for Global Studies 1021B, 1022G, 1023G

Creative Art 1020B

• Family Studies 1010B, 1015B,

Food and Nutrition 1070B, 1241B

• Health Science 1002B

• History 1808G, 1816G, 1817G, 1830G

Interdisciplinary Studies 1102G

• Kinesiology 1080B

• Leadership Studies 1032B, 1033B Linguistics 1028B

• Management and Organizational Studies 1025B

Media, Information & Technoculture 1050B, 1070B, 1025G Music 1120B

Category B (Arts)

Art History 1642B

Chinese 1650G French 1001B

• Gender Studies/Women’s Studies 1022G, 1023G

• Global Great Books 1200G Greek 1104B Hebrew 1021B Hebrew 1041B

• Japanese 1650G

• Jewish 1370G

• Philosophy 1230B, 1370B, 1250G, 1040G

• Religious Studies 1030B, 1015G, 1035G Writing 1000G

Options to Electives After Year One

Category C (Sciences)

Actuarial Science 1021B

Applied Math 1201B Biology 1002B, 1290B

• Calculus 1501B

• Chemistry 1302B

• Computer Science 1026B, 1027B, 1032B, 1033B, 1046B

Data Science 1000B

Earth Science 1022B, 1023B, 1026G, 1086G,

• 1089G

• Environmental Science 1021G

• Math 1225B, 1120B

• Physics 1120B, 1202B, 1502B Statistical Science 1023B

not all departments offer all these modules.

These modules may be combined in three different degrees:

The Honors Bachelor Degree (Four Year - 20.0

The Bachelor Degree (Four Year - 20.0

The Bachelor Degree (Three Year - 15.0 courses total

Once you have chosen the degree/module Honors Specialization + Once you have chosen the degree/module combinations in which you would like to study, you will then need to decide the combination of modules you would like to pursue based on the subject areas in which you are most interested.

Honors Bachelor 4 year (20.0 credits) combinations:

Honors Specialization + options

Honors Specialization + Major + options

Honors Specialization + Minor + options

• Major + Major (minimum avg. of 70% in each Major module) + options

Bachelor 4 year (20.0 credits) combinations:

Specialization + options

• Specialization + Major + options

• Specialization + Minor + options

• Major + options

Major + Major + options Major + Minor + options Major + Minor + Minor + options

Bachelor 3 year (15.0 credits) possible combinations:

• Major + options Major + Minor

Quick Degree Checklist 2022/2023

Breadth Requirements

Category A

Social Science = SS

Inter- & Multi-disciplinary = I&M Various = V

• American Studies (I&M)

• Anthropology (SS)

• Business Administration (V)

• Centre for Global Studies (I&M)

• Childhood and Youth Studies (I&M) Dance (I&M)

Disability Studies (SS)

• Economics (SS)

• Family Studies (I&M)

• First Nations Studies (SS)

• Foods and Nutrition (V)

Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies (SS)***

• Geography (SS)

• Health Sciences (I&M)

• History (SS)

• Human Ecology (V)

• Human Rights (SS)

Information and Technoculture (I&M)

• Interdisciplinary Studies (I&M)

• International Relations (SS)

• Kinesiology (I&M)

• Law (V) Leadership Studies (SS) Linguistics (I&M)

• Media, Information, Technology (I&M)

• Manangement and Organizational Studies (SS)

• Music (V)

• Nursing (I&M)

Political Science (SS) Psychology (SS)

• Rehabilitation Sciences (I&M)

• Social Justice and Peace Studies (I&M)

• Social Work (V)

• Sociology (SS)

• Thanatology (SS)

Notes:

Category B

Arts and Humanities = A&H Languages = L

• Arabic (L)

• American Sign Language (L)

• Art History (A&H)

• Arts and Humanities (A&H)

• Chinese (L)

Classical Studies (A&H)

Comparative Literature and

• Culture (A&H)

• Digital Humanities (A&H)

• English (L)

• Film Studies (A&H) French (L)

Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies (A&H)***

• German (L)

• Greek (L)

• Hebrew (L)

• Hindi (L) Italian (L) Japanese (L)

• Korean (L)

• Latin (L)

• Medieval Studies (A&H)

• Persian (L) Philosophy (A&H) †† Portuguese (L)

• Religious Studies (A&H)

• Spanish (L)

• Speech (A&H)

• Studio Art (A&H)

• Theological Studies (A&H)

Writing (A&H) – for King’s students only.

• (Main campus students may not use Writing courses for this Category.)

Category C Engineering = E

Medical Science = MS Science = S Various = V

• Actuarial Science (S)

• Anatomy and Cell Biology (MS)

• Applied Mathematics (S)

• Astronomy (S)

• Biochemistry (MS) Biology (S) Calculus (S)

• Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (E)

• Chemistry (S)

• Civil & Environmental Engineering (E)

• Communications Sciences and Disorders (V)

Computer Science (S)

• Earth Sciences (S)

• Electrical & Computer Engineering (E)

• Engineering Science (E)

• Environmental Science (S)

• Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MS) History of Science (S) † Mathematics (S)

• Mech. & Materials Engineering (E)

• Medical Biophysics (MS)

• Medical Sciences (MS)

• Microbiology and Immunology (MS) Pathology (MS) Pathology (MS)

• Pharmacology and Toxicology (MS)

• Physics (S)

• Physiology (MS)

• Software Engineering (E)

• Statistical Sciences (S) Philosophy 2203E †† – for King’s students only. (Main Campus students may not use this course to fulfill Category C requirements.)

• First-year breadth requirements: 1.0 from two of the three categories; students encouraged to take at least 1.0 essay course in first year. *** Women’s Studies may count as either Category A or Category B. † History of Science 2220 may be used as both a History course and a Category C course by King’s students. †† Philosophy 2203E may be used as either a Philosophy course or a Category C course but not both by King’s students.

Student Services at King’s

Services to assist students with their interests and needs - academic, personal, social, and spiritual

Academic Counselling is provided by Academic Counsellors in the Office of the Academic Dean. Students who have questions or concerns about their academic program, departmental or program regulations, or other serious academic matters may contact the Office of the Academic Dean for assistance.

Students beginning in the January term must attend attend Winter Academic Orienation (WAO) in October-December 2022.

The Write Place offers peer tutors to assist students with writing and researching. ESL assistance and resources are available for students for whom English is a second language. Effective writing instructors assist students with the challenges of writing and written assignments (essays) at the university level. Individual appointments are provided.

Tutoring (peer and professional) is available to students registered in Mathematics, Economics, and French.

Campus Ministry is responsible for directing and nurturing the spiritual life of the King’s community by providing programs and services in the areas of liturgy and prayer, community life, social justice, pastoral counselling and religious education. For specific information on Campus Ministry visit www.kings.uwo.ca/campus-ministry/

Career services: Personality and aptitude testing, career planning workshops, professional program and career presentations, job search skills support.

Personal Counselling is available on an individual basis to those students who are finding the transition to university difficult, are experiencing an unanticipated crisis or are feeling that personal issues are interfering with academic performance. All Counselling is confidential.

Food services are located in two areas around campus. Located on the lower level of Wemple Hall, the Thames Market offers full meal service daily during the academic term. Additionally, there is a marché style eatery located on the main level of the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre which provides coffee and lighter fare throughout the year.

Student Health Services at Western provides medical, counselling, and health education services for students at the affiliated colleges. Visit https://www.uwo.ca/health/

Additionally, a student supplementary health insurance plan is provided through USC (see below). https://westernusc.ca/services/health-plan/

Student transportation – Shuttle bus service is provided during academic timetable hours to Western and the affiliated colleges.

King’s University College Students’ Council offers a variety of peerbased student services and opportunities to contribute to campus life. These include orientation activities, clubs, and associations, awareness weeks and guest speakers on current topics and issues

Student Services at King’s Services to assist students with their interests and needs - academic, personal, social, and spiritual

Accessibility Services, Counselling, and Student Development

Counsellors are available to assist students with any concerns that may be affecting their success at university, both academically and personally. Additionally, in recognition of the diversity of backgrounds and origins of our students, counselling services are provided which fhocus on the needs of First Nation students, mature students, international students, and other groups who may have special concerns. For in-depth information about each of these services, see

New students are encouraged to contact Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development as soon as possible to make an appointment with an Accessibility Counsellor to discuss academic accommodations for the fall/winter term, and to learn how

Accessibility Services can assist in making the university experience a positive and rewarding one.

Accessibility, Counselling, and Student Development (ACSD) area at King’s supports students who have disabilities that include, but are not limited to:

Vision, hearing, mobility impairment

Learning disabilities

• Chronic illnesses

• Mental health

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders

• Psychiatric disabilities

Services are geared towards a wide range of needs including: Academic support/learning skills: strategies for successful learning presentations and individual assistance (peer and profes sional)

• Academic accoomodation for students with disabilities (vision, hearing, mobility, chronic illness, learning disabilities, etc.). The Western Policy for Accademic Accomodation for Students with Disabilities is implemented through ACSD. Computer facilities, assistive devices and servicws, and support network are provided

Student Financial Services

To view your student statement of account: https://www.kingscollege.net/sfsPortal

To view the most up-to-date fees schedule: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/fees-and-responsibilities/fee-schedules/

Scholarships & Bursaries

If you are planning on beginning your studies at King’s in January, you may be eligible for generous scholarships and bursaries that will be applied to your student account once you enrol in your first full-time academic year. For most students, this means that money they may be eligible for upon being admitted to King’s will be applied to their student accounts the following September (upon successful completion of the January term and enrollment in a full-time course load, meeting King’s residency requirements).

For information about available scholarships and bursaries, please click here: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries/

Work Opportunities

King’s offers a variety of on-campus employment opportunities to help students fund their university education including (but not limited to): Work Study, International Work Experience, and Tour Guiding. These employment opportunities are generally available from September - April. Students who begin in January will not be eligible for these opportunities, but should be aware that they exist so they can be prepared to apply for positions going into their second academic year at King’s.

More information about Work Study, International Work Experience and Tour Guide positions can be found here: http://www.kings.uwo. ca/current-students/money-matters/employment/

Student Services at King’s (continued)

Services to assist students with their interests and needs - academic, personal, social, and spiritual

King’s University College Students’ Council offers a variety of peerbased student services and opportunities to contribute to campus life. These include orientation activities, clubs, and associations, awareness weeks and guest speakers on current topics and issues of interest to students, and a variety of opportunities for volunteer service and leadership experience. Visit KUCSC at www.kucsc.ca

Western the University Students’ Council (USC) offers hundreds of student clubs and organizations. Visit http://westernusc.ca/

Student rights and responsibilities: The King’s College Code of Student Conduct articulates the philosophy of the College and behavioural standards for the student community. All students should be familiar with the Code of Conduct which is available at https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-life/code-ofstudent-conduct1/. For Academic Regulations please contact the Dean of Students’ Office for a print copy. King’s College Policy on Harassment and Discrimination applies to all members of the King’s University College community. Students registered in the affiliated colleges are expected to conform to the standards of Western University Code of Student Conduct while on Western property. Visit https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/board/code.pdf

Orientation: We encourage all students who are new to King’s to participate in Orientation week activities the first week of September. As you are beginning your studies in January, King’s does plan a shorter “Frost Week” so please plan to attend. Academic program information, academic resource information sessions, tours of campus, and a variety of social and entertainment events at King’s and Western are all part of the week’s activities.

King’s Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP) is designed to address every aspect of our students’ interaction with our community to maximize their likelihood of academic and personal success. This involves mentoring students on issues ranging from basic life skills, to the rhythm of student life, and the various academic checkpoints and milestones that they will encounter. Mentors also provide guidance on how to successfully transition to university from high school. Conceived as a student-run mentoring program housed under the auspices of the Vice Principal Academic, it is designed to entice exemplary students to seek opportunities of volunteerism at King’s. It provides an opportunity for senior students to give back to the King’s community and guide younger students in their journey through academia. kings.uwo.ca/current-students/academic-resources/kamp/ overview/

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/kingspromise-for-students/

My King’s Experience Western’s Co-Curricular Record: Your transcript only tells part of the story of your university experience. My King’s Experience - Western’s Co-Curricular Record - tells the rest of the story of your involvement and out-of-classroom development. It is an official document of your involvement in campus events, activities and leadership roles – everything from one hour workshops to yearlong leadership positions. It is an invaluable addition to your resume, portfolio, or grad school application. For more information go to https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/my-student-records/ my-king-s-experience/

Western Student Center

All incoming students must update their emergency contact information visit student.uwo.ca

myKing’s Student Portal

View your course timetable, exam schedule, view the shuttle bus times, keep up to date with events at King’s. https://student.mykings.ca/

Questions about services or student life issues?

Contact the Office of the Dean of Students, (519) 433-3491, ext. 7800 email: acsd@kings.uwo.ca