WINTER ADMISSION GUIDE JANUARY 2024
Welcome to King’s
Here are your next steps: √ Accept your Offer of Admission
kings.uwo.ca/future-students/offer-of-admission/
√ 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 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/#/ 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 need your Western student number to book this appointment: kings.uwo.ca/sao.
√ Complete your Residence Application √ Attend Winter Academic Orientation (WAO)
√ 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 communication from the university - ensure that you check it often! myoffice.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/
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
OWL OWL is Western’s online learning management system. This is where your professors will post all course-related information. owl.uwo.ca
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kings.uwo.ca/residence 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.
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January term residence applications are available now. Residence fees are due December 1, 2023. Students entering residence in the winter term can purchase meal plan #1 at a cost of $2,441.00. Residence rate for January-April term is as follows: Single room- $4,970.00. Double room -$4,070.00. It’s a multicultural community - typically 30% 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.
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Transitional supports -“The First 4 Weeks and Beyond,” social events, awareness week, and peer helper. Living in residence is convenient! 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.
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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 • 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 an idea of the courses you wish to take. Please read 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 Program checklists frequently to become familiar with the requirements of your degree/module and subject area (or program).
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Program Checklists Course selection in year one is very flexible; however, some programs may have specific course requirements. The following information will help you find program checklists that outlines your year one course requirements.
1. Go to kings.uwo.ca 2. Under the drop down menu for Current Students tab, select Courses & Enrolment 3. Click Course Information and then Program Checklists 4. Select your program from drop-down menu to find your specific program checklist Students can also download Quick BA checklist.
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Summary of First Year Courses Summary of Year One Courses Available at King’s Category A (Social Science)
Category B (Arts)
Category C (Sciences)
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Childhood & Youth Studies 1025G Disability Studies 1010B Economics 1021B, 1022B History 1812G, 1820G 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
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English 1028G Philosophy 1050G, 1305G, 1902B Religious Studies 1022B, 1033B Writing 1002G, 1022G (restricted to ESL students) Writing 1020G, 1032G (not available to ESL students)
Calculus 1000B, 1301B Math 1228B, Math 1229B, 1230B, 1600B Statistical Science 1024B
Summary of Year One Courses Available at Brescia, Huron, Western Category A (Social Science)
Category B (Arts)
Category C (Sciences)
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Anthropology 1021B, 1027B, 1026G Centre for Global Studies 1021B, 1022G, 1023G Creative Art 1020B Family Studies 1010B, 1015B, Food and Nutrition 1070B, 1241B Geography 1300B, 1400B GSWS 1022G, 1023G, 1030G Health Science 1002B History 1403G.1808G, 1809G.1815G, 1816G, 1817G, 1818G 1830G, 1840G Interdisciplinary Studies 1102G Jewish Studies 1041B, 1250G Kinesiology 1050B, 1080B Leadership Studies 1032B, 1033B Linguistics 1028B Management and Organizational Studies 1021B, 1023B, 1025B Media, Information & Technoculture 1050B, 1070B, 1025G Music 1120B, 1651B, 1730B, 1750G, 1802B Psychology 1003B, 1015B Sociology 1025B, 1027B
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Arabic 1050B Arts and Humanities 1046B Chinese 1650G French 1001B Gender Studies/Women’s Studies 1022G, 1023G, 1030G Global Great Books 1200G Hebrew 1041B Italian 1045B Japanese 1650G Philosophy 1230B, 1370B, 1250G, 1040G Religious Studies 1030B, 1035G Writing 1000G, 1031G, 1011G
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Actuarial Science 1021B Applied Math 1201B Biology 1002B, 1290B Calculus 1501B Chemistry 1302B Computer Science 1026B, 1027B, 1032B, 1033B, Data Science 1000B Earth Science 1022B, 1023B, 1086G, 1089G Environmental Science 1021G Math 1225B, 1120B Physics 1120B, 1202B, 1402B, 1502B Statistical Science 1023B
Note: Always reference the program requirements for modules offered at King’s prior to enrolling in courses offered at Western, Brescia, or Huron as you must ensure X course will count toward your desired and/or registered module at King’s.
Choices After Year One After you complete the degree requirements in the common first year, you will be asked to choose the degree structure and the disciplines in which you would like to study. There are four possible modules of study, most of which may be entered after your first year: 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Honours Specialization (9.0 or more specified credits) Specialization (9.0 or more specified credits) Major (6.0 - 7.0 specified credits) Minor (4.0 - 5.0 specified credits) *NOTE: not all departments offer all these modules.
These modules may be combined in three different degrees: 1. The Four Year Honours Bachelor Degree (20.0 credits total) 2. The Four Year Bachelor Degree (20.0 credits total) 3. The Three Year Bachelor Degree (15.0 credits 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.
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Honours Bachelor 4 year (20.0 credits) combinations: • Honours Specialization + options • Honours Specialization + Major + options • Honours 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 • Minor + Minor + options • Minor + Minor + options
Quick Degree Checklist 2023/2024 Breadth Requirements
Category A Social Science = SS Inter- & Multi-disciplinary = I&M Various = V • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Notes: • *** † ††
American Studies (I&M) Analytics and Decision Sciences (SS) Anthropology (SS) Business Administration (V) Centre for Global Studies (I&M) Childhood and Youth Studies (I&M) Creative Arts (I&M) Dance (I&M) Digital Communication (I&M) Disability Studies (SS) Economics (SS) Family Studies (I&M) Foods and Nutrition (V) Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies (SS)*** Geography (SS) Governance, Leadership, and Ethics(SS) Health Sciences (I&M) History (SS) Human Ecology (V) Human Rights Studies (SS) Indigenous Studies (SS) Information and Technoculture (I&M) Interdisciplinary Studies (I&M) International Relations (SS) Jewish Studies (SS) Kinesiology (I&M) Law (V) Leadership Studies (SS) Linguistics (I&M) Media, Information, Technology (I&M) Management 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) Transitional Justice (SS)
Category C Engineering = E Medical Science = MS Science = S Various = V
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) Creative Arts (A&H) Digital Humanities (A&H) English (L) Film Studies (A&H) French (L) Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies (A&H)*** German (L) Global Great Books (A&H) Greek (L) Hebrew (L) Hindi (L) Intercultural Communications (A&H) Italian (L) Italian Studies (A&H) Japanese (L) Korean (L) Latin (L) Medieval Studies (A&H) Museum & Curatorial Studies (A&H) Persian (L) Philosophy (A&H) †† Portuguese (L) Religious Studies (A&H) Russian (L) Spanish (L) Speech (A&H) Studio Art (A&H) The New Liberal Arts (A&H) Theatre Arts (A&H) Theological Studies (A&H) World Literatures and Cultures (A&H) Writing (A&H) – for King’s students only. (Main campus students may not use Writing courses for this Category.)
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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) Data Science (S) Earth Sciences (S) Electrical & Computer Engineering (E) Engineering Science (E) Environmental Science (S) Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MS) Financial Modelling (S) History of Science (S) † Mathematics (S) Mech. & Materials Engineering (E) Medical Biophysics (MS) Medical Sciences (MS) Microbiology and Immunology (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.
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Accessibility Services, Counselling, and Student Development 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 focus 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 professional) • Academic accommodation for students with disabilities (vision, hearing, mobility, chronic illness, learning disabilities, etc.). The Western Policy for Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities is implemented through ACSD. Computer facilities, assistive devices and services, and support network are provided To schedule an appointment with an accessibility counsellor, please visit: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-affairs/accessibility-services/ Accessibility Services Wemple Hall, Room 151 t. 519-433-3491 ext. 7800 email: acsd@kings.uwo.ca Winter Admissions Guide 8
Student Services at King’s As a student of King’s, you will receive academic and social support to ensure your success both inside and outside the classroom. We provide a range of student support services and opportunities that are tailored to your needs, enabling you to develop personally and professionally. Whether it’s wellness and well-being or leadership and learning, we have you covered with comprehensive support.
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 Winter Academic Orientation (WAO) in October-December 2023. 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. Visit Career-Connect 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.
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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 peer-based 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 Services at King’s (continued) 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. 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, tuitionfree! Throughout your 4 years at King’s you will complete activities to support your career development, enhance preemployment 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/ Student rights and responsibilities: The King’s College Code of Student Conduct articulates the philosophy of the College and behavioral 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-of-student-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.
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 year-long 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/currentstudents/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/
Welcome to myKing’s 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
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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 enroll 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 Student Ambassadors. 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 Student Ambassador positions can be found here: http://www. kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/employment/
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