King's college Summer Orientation book 2024

BECOMING A MONARCH ORIENTATION 2024

It is my privilege and pleasure as the president of King’s College to extend my best wishes and assurance of my prayers as you continue your path to Becoming a Monarch As you prepare to join our community, I imagine that you’re excited to begin this new adventure and to learn as much as you can to prepare for your arrival on campus in August.

Orientation will help you to navigate the many details that are essential to a successful beginning of your collegiate life. It’s part of the process of helping you to feel “at home” here at King’s.

As you work your way through this information guide, I trust that many of your questions about our orientation program will be answered, but nothing beats the experience of being here for Orientation and meeting new friends. I love the excitement and energy that marks the way that our faculty, staff, and student leaders work with incoming students at Orientation. I think that you will too!

At Summer Orientation, first-year domestic students will learn more about the great services and support that we will provide you as you begin your first semester. You will learn about adjusting to the academic rigor of college studies, the use of King’s technology, our Catholic and Holy Cross identity, residence and commuter life, safety, security, parking, and much more. And you will meet with an academic advisor to review your course schedule for the fall semester.

When all students join us for Fall Welcome in August, our Student Orientation team and Fall Welcome volunteers will welcome you with the warmth and hospitality that are hallmarks of our community and help you to feel at home with us. We will share with you our own journey of becoming a Monarch and help you get a jumpstart on yours.

As I begin my fourth year as president, it is hard to put into words how excited I am to welcome you to our campus. Among the many things that I love about King’s is that I know that I am not the only one who cannot wait to welcome you. I know that we want to help you discover or deepen your passions and interests. I know that we want to help you to excel in our academic and co-curricular programs. I know that we want you to find what we have found here: a community that nurtures, guides, and encourages each of us to become the best that we can be.

Enjoy the summer and come prepared for a great first year as a Monarch!

Peace,

Rev. Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C. President

BECOMING A MONARCH ORIENTATION

Orientation marks the exciting beginning to this next chapter of your life as a college student. It can be a little overwhelming, but King’s makes every effort to prepare you with helpful resources needed for an effortless transition. Whether you’re a new student starting college for the first time or a continuing student transferring in, our orientation programs will help you navigate the details and get acquainted with our camps community.

FIRST YEAR: SUMMER ORIENTATION SESSIONS

JUNE 24-28, 2024

TRANSFERS: ACADEMIC ADVISING SESSIONS

APRIL 15 – AUG 23, 2024

ALL NEW STUDENTS: FALL WELCOME

AUGUST 22-25, 2024

For Summer Orientation, Transfer Advising Sessions, and Fall Welcome, you will have specific tasks you need to complete before attending. You can find these checklists on the following pages. We are so excited to have you join the King’s family and become a Monarch!

Almost everything you need to finish prior to Summer Orientation and Fall Welcome can be completed in the portal using the login credentials provided in your welcome email. orientation.kings.edu

All first-year students (domestic only) will register for ONE single-day Summer Orientation session through the Orientation Portal.

At your Summer Orientation session, you’ll meet other first-year students, become familiar with King’s College technology, learn about expectations for college-level classwork, and meet one-on-one with an academic advisor to review your class schedule for the fall semester. Parents and other family members will have an opportunity to gain information from various campus resources, including financial aid, technology, and what their student can expect in terms of adjusting to the first year of college.

All transfer students (domestic only) will schedule an Advisement Session with the Transfer Advisor through the Orientation Portal. At your session, you will meet one-on-one with the transfer advisor to review your transfer credits and tentative class schedule. Transfer students can also use this day as an opportunity to schedule meetings with other offices, such as Financial Aid or Residence Life.

All new students (first-year, transfer and international) will attend the full weekend of Fall Welcome.

Our primary “Becoming a Monarch” program is so much more than an introduction; it is the beginning of a student’s life at King’s College. It is a time of celebration and connection. On the first day of Fall Welcome, Father Looney and various members of the faculty, staff, and student bodies, will gather the new members of King’s in an official welcome ceremony. Families are invited to participate in these important and celebratory moments. Over the course of the Fall Welcome program, you’ll meet with your first-year academic advisor, engage in your first service-learning experience through CitySERVE, and attend the first session of your Holy Cross Experience course. Along with this initial introduction to academic life, you’ll have the chance to enjoy cookouts and a variety of other social events where you can hang out with new friends.

PRE-ORIENTATION CHECKLIST

THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU GET HERE

FIRST! Set up your Monarch Account

In this very first step, you’ll set up the account you’ll use to access all further steps associated with Orientation. Begin this process by going to the Orientation Portal (orientation.kings.edu) with the email address and ID number included in the Becoming a Monarch welcome letter you received in your personal email/Admission Portal (admissions.kings.edu/account). From the portal, follow the on-screen instructions to activate your account. Make your password memorable because you’ll use it frequently to access the Orientation Portal and over the next few years to access King’s technology resources, such as wireless internet, your email, and course information. help@kings.edu

Complete Questionnaire and Online Placement Testing

Deadline: May 27, 2024

ORIENTATION PORTAL. All new Monarchs must complete a New Student Questionnaire and applicable placement tests in the portal prior to your Summer Orientation or Transfer Advisement session. The tests and questionnaire provide academic advisors with the necessary information to create your class schedule and place you into the foreign language, mathematics, and writing courses consistent with your ability and interests. From the portal, carefully follow the instructions for each test you are assigned. If you have a learning, sensory, psychological, or physical disability, see “Advocate for Disability Accommodations” before completing any placement tests. academicadvisement@kings.edu

First-Year: Register for Summer Orientation (First-Year Students Only)

Deadline: June 10, 2024

ORIENTATION PORTAL. Once you’ve completed any testing, you can continue to the next task: registering for your single-day session of Summer Orientation during the week of June 24-28. Space is limited so register early to ensure your preferred date! After successfully registering, you’ll receive a

confirmation in your King’s College email (your Monarch Account) that will include directions to campus and additional information about the day. This required session is crucial for helping you learn more about academic and student life and ensuring a smooth and successful start in the fall. orientation@kings.edu

Transfer: Schedule Transfer Advisement Session (Transfer Students Only)

ORIENTATION PORTAL. Transfer students are required to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with the Academic Advisement Office to review your transcript, schedule your classes, and discuss next steps. Use the link in the portal to schedule your appointment. academicadvisement@kings.edu

International: Register for International Student Orientation (International Students Only)

ORIENTATION PORTAL. As an international student, you will receive a special welcome packet, along with your I-20 and information about arrival and next steps. On August 21, you’ll be required to attend a special orientation program focused on your unique needs as an international student. Use the link in the portal to register your attendance. internationalservices@kings.edu

Advocate for Disability Accommodations

ORIENTATION PORTAL. If you have a learning, sensory, psychological, or physical disability, we would like to support your access to reasonable accommodations. Please contact Melissa Ciocco, Ed.D., Disability Services Coordinator, in advance of taking any placement tests or starting the fall semester. For information on how to submit documentation of your needs, please refer to the resources on the portal. melissaciocco@kings.edu

Complete Your Financial Aid (All Students)

ORIENTATION PORTAL. There are a few steps you need to take to confirm your financial aid offer before the semester starts. Make sure your FAFSA has been filed and submitted successfully. If you have not received your Financial Aid Offer or have questions about financing options, you should contact the Office of Financial Aid and speak with a counselor. You do not need to make an appointment during orientation, and staff will be available all day. finaid@kings.edu

Submit Student Health Forms (All Students)

Deadline: July 19, 2024

ORIENTATION PORTAL. In May, you will receive a communication from Student Health Services. Once received, follow instructions released in the portal to obtain and electronically submit documentation of health requirements. Please begin to gather your medical history, immunization dates, and health insurance information as these will be requested. Failure to submit documentation will impact your ability to move into on-campus housing and, for student-athletes, your eligibility to participate in an intercollegiate sport. studenthealth@kings.edu

Residents: Apply for Housing and Meal Plan

Deadline: June 7, 2024

ORIENTATION PORTAL. New Monarchs who have indicated their plan to reside oncampus will receive an email from the Office of Residence Life in May. From the Orientation Portal, you will access the Residence Life Portal to submit

all necessary information along with a $150 housing deposit. Complete this by the deadline to ensure your roommate preference can be met. Resident students will be assigned a meal plan. reslife@kings.edu

Commuters: Select a Meal Plan

Commuter students are not required to have a meal plan but can sign up if one is desired. To opt into a meal plan, email the Office of Residence Life at reslife@kings.edu. Meal plan changes can be made until the third Friday of the semester. Information on the different meal plans can be found at dineoncampus.com/kings

Complete your Student Record Release (All Students)

ORIENTATION PORTAL. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. For parents or guardians to have access to your student records you must provide permission. Please submit your Student Records Release through SelfService if you wish to add these permissions. registrar@kings.edu

Submit Your Media Release Form (All Students)

ORIENTATION PORTAL. The Office of College Marketing and Communications handles all marketing and public relations, which often includes students mentioned in press releases, included in photoshoots, and pictured in social media posts and email campaigns. Complete the digital Media Release Form on the portal to acknowledge consent to being included or to opt out. williamskaggs@kings.edu

Register for Parking and Campus Alerts (All Students)

ORIENTATION PORTAL. King’s College offers several parking options for resident and commuter students. To apply for a parking pass, download the appropriate parking application from the portal and include payment with your mailed application. Parking passes can be picked up from the Campus Safety and Security Office in Ryan Hall beginning August 1 and must be displayed on all vehicles by the first day of the fall semester. You can also sign up for campus alerts and download the CampusShield app. security-mail@kings.edu

Confirm Attendance for Fall Welcome (All Students)

ORIENTATION PORTAL. All new incoming students will attend Fall Welcome. Let us know you’ll be there by reserving your spot using the link provided in the portal! orientation@kings.edu

Residents: Contact Your Roommate

Students who return their paperwork by the June 7 deadline will receive an email to their Monarch Account with resident information the week of July 1. This email will include your building and room assignment, as well as your roommate’s name and available contact information. reslife@kings.edu

Settle Student Account Requirements (All Students)

Fall semester billing will be mailed to the address on file in July. Statements are also available through the student’s Self-Service portal. Payment is due, in full, two weeks prior to the start of the semester. You can find additional resources in the Orientation Portal. businessofficestaff@kings.edu

Submit a Photo for Your ID Card

Deadline: August 9, 2024

Please submit a photo for your photo ID card at the following link: go.kings. edu/idphoto. At Fall Welcome, resident students will receive their ID card with their room key when they move into their residence hall and commuter students will receive their ID card at Commuter Check-in.

Complete United Educators Modules (All Students)

Deadline: August 23, 2024

ORIENTATION PORTAL. All new Monarchs must complete four educational modules on alcohol/ drug awareness, sexual violence and diversity; these are accessible through the portal prior to the start of the semester. These modules are required, graded assignments in your Holy Cross Experience class. campusactivities@kings.edu

Access your Schedule and Order Textbooks (All Students)

Your class schedule will be finalized after your Summer Orientation session or Transfer Advising session. In Self-Service, you can access your schedule and identify the required textbooks for your courses. You can buy or rent your textbooks through the King’s College campus store, Monarch Outfitters and Books, at 149 North Main Street or online at kings.ecampus.com. With free shipping to the store, you can pick up your textbooks at the beginning of the semester.

Residents: Pack for Your Residence Hall

To help you pack appropriately, the Orientation Portal will have resources and suggestions, such as room dimensions and a checklist of items you should consider bringing with you to campus. Don’t forget to coordinate with your roommate to avoid confusion and duplicate purchases. reslife@kings.edu

Athletes: Attend Pre-Camp

Resident student athletes invited to attend August pre-camp by their respective coach must have completed and submitted their housing contract and deposit before arriving for camp. If you’re a student athlete, you must also complete your student health forms, vaccination information, and health insurance forms by July 19. Students should be aware that failure to comply with submission of athletic training paperwork will impact their eligibility to participate in their respective intercollegiate sport. cherylish@kings.edu

Commuters: Discover the Perks

Students who will commute to campus may wish to rent an on-campus locker or take advantage of the Commuter Station. Helpful information can be found in the Commuter Resource Guide on the Orientation Portal. emilyflaim@kings.edu

FIRST-YEAR SUMMER ORIENTATION SESSIONS

As a first-year domestic student , you have booked your date, and we’re excited to welcome you to your Summer Orientation session! The day unfolds with a personalized schedule that includes an important meeting with an academic advisor. You’ll also meet fellow classmates, be introduced to college resources geared to enhance your college experience, learn academic expectations, and access and view your class schedule! Your parents/guardians are encouraged to join you at your Summer Orientation session.

JUNE 24-28

Register in the Toole Lobby of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center and then proceed to the continental breakfast on the third floor.

9:30 A.M.

Early-bird tours of campus and residence halls will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m., if you’re interested.

10:00 A.M. Opening remarks, welcome, and student panel

10:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Orientation activities and lunch

1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Advising, programs and services fair, campus resources

4:30 P.M. Program concludes

The Orientation Portal is the primary place for you to complete many of your tasks prior to both your Summer Orientation Session and Fall Welcome. Follow the journey to Becoming a Monarch at orientation.kings.edu

TRANSFER ACADEMIC ADVISING

BEGINNING APRIL 15

As a transfer student, you’ve likely been through the orientation process at another institution, so we want to make the transfer process as smooth as possible.

As part of your Orientation checklist in the portal, you’re required to register for an Advisement Session with the Transfer Advisor prior to Fall Welcome. Since you’ve already taken college classes, it’s important applicable credits carry over and you’re placed in the appropriate classes. During this one-on-one session, you’ll review your credits, finalize your class schedule, and discuss next steps. You can also use this day to schedule meetings with other offices, such as Financial Aid or Residence Life.

While there are many facets to college life you already know, we look forward to your attendance at Fall Welcome! We firmly believe these events to be a great benefit for meeting friends and learning specifically about King’s resources.

Be sure to schedule your appointment prior to the start of Fall Welcome, so you’re ready to go by the first day of class!

FALL WELCOME SCHEDULE

Fall Welcome weekend is packed with meeting new friends and welcoming all new students to campus. A detailed schedule of events will be posted on the Orientation Portal in May. Be sure to mark your calendar for the required times for the Fall Welcome program!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Resident Move-In

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Commuter Check-In

11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Lunch and Special Interest Fair

Class Photo and New Student Procession

President’s Welcome Ceremony

12:45 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

HCE 101 – Holy Cross Experience Group Meeting

Academic Advisor Meeting

Commuter Meet and Greet

Resident Student Floor Meeting

7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Evening Social Event

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Evening Events

CitySERVE

HCE 101 – Holy Cross Experience

Creating Connections

Wellness

Diversity

Class of 2028 Cookout with Holy Cross Priests and Brothers

Causing a Scene – Improv Show by King’s Theatre Department

Monarch Welcome Social Event

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Alcohol awareness speaker

Sexual assault prevention speaker

HCE 101 – Holy Cross Experience

Evening Events Evening Social Event

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Mass – Chapel of Christ the King

1:00 P.M.

Classroom tours

4:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Dinner – Meal Plan Begins

8:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Mass – Chapel of Christ the King

orientation@kings.edu

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT/HARASSMENT (TITLE IX)

King’s College is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms of sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. King’s College considers sexual misconduct, in all its forms, to be a serious offense. This policy refers to all forms of sexual misconduct, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence by employees, students, or third parties.

RESIDENT MOVE-IN

Thursday, August 22, 2024

8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

If you will be living on campus, you will receive move-in instructions and a parking hang tag in late July. Please read the instructions carefully, and bring the hang tag with you on move-in day. On the day of move-in, you and your family will report directly to Esseff Hall or Holy Cross Hall and check in at the front desk to receive your room key. During checkin, Fall Welcome volunteers will help move your items to your room.

Once on your floor, you will meet your Resident Assistant (RA), who will help you check in to your room. Families can park their cars outside the building to unload and will move them to a parking lot for the remainder of the day. Security will be on site to assist you!

COMMUTER CHECK-IN

Thursday, August 22, 2024

10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center

Commuter students make up an important component of King’s, and the Office of Campus Activities and Commuter Life is proud to provide programs and resources that will make your journey enriching and informative. The office is located on the main level of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center and works to make it easier for commuter students to ask questions, get connected to campus and community resources, and advocate on your behalf. In addition, Campus Activities and Commuter Life also provides programs and leadership opportunities specifically for commuter students. Our open-door policy invites you to use these services provided.

AT COMMUTER CHECK IN:

Pick up your packet, schedule and your student ID card along with your name tag for the Fall Welcome program. All students will participate in the required events August 22-25.

Rent a commuter locker to store your books and other belongings for the academic year. The cost of a rental is $5. Lockers are located on the lower level of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center.

Stop by the Commuter Station, which offers water, coffee, tea, and soda as well as snacks.

Learn about Commuter Pit Stops, which take place each month in the Campus Activities Suite. A light lunch is provided along with a chance to catch up with fellow students and learn about events on campus. Dates will be posted for the monthly commuter pit stops.

Following commuter check-in, you and your family are invited to have lunch at one of two locations: King’s Court (Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, 2FL) or outside in Regina Court.

We encourage commuters to invest their time and energy on campus; to become involved and engaged; to consider King’s a home away from home. If you have any questions, stop by Commuter Life in the Office of Campus Activities located on the first floor of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center or call (570) 208-5900 x5550. Our office hours are MondayFriday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.

TRANSFER CHECK-IN

Friday, August 23, 2024

9:00am-10:45am

Campus Ministry Center

Transfer students are a vital part of the student body, and you bring a wealth of knowledge and information to the College community. We recognize that while you are new to King’s, you are not new to the college experience, so your Fall Welcome needs look a bit different than those of a more traditional first-year student. Transfer Students are welcome and encouraged to arrive on campus on Thursday, August 22, 2024, as part of Resident Move-In and Commuter CheckIn. If you are unable to do so, please join us for Transfer Check-In. You’ll pick up your packet and schedule, as well as your Fall Welcome schedule and King’s ID card. You will be able to engage with other new and transfer students, and become acclimated to the community prior to the first day of classes.

A NOTE TO FAMILIES

As we welcome your student into the King’s College family, we invite you to share the important milestones of Summer Orientation and Fall Welcome. Our Becoming a Monarch program is designed to prepare your student to meet the challenge of transitioning to college and to feel at home with us. It is designed to help you learn with them, to gain more information about the resources that King’s offers, and to learn more about the King’s College experience. Our experience tells us that parents and guardians value these moments. Preparing for and attending the Orientation and Fall Welcome programs brings home the truth that your student is setting out on a new stage in life’s journey.

Academic Advisement: Accompanying your student as they meet with their academic advisor helps you understand their course selections, opportunities, and challenges they might encounter in the classroom.

Resource Panel: Attending a panel featuring professional staff puts a face to those who serve at King’s and who will help your student along the way. The panel also provides a venue to voice questions or concerns.

Campus Tour: Touring our campus again or for the first time deepens your familiarity with us and deepens the bonds of community that marks our life here at King’s.

Checking In: Joining your student in the first hours of Fall Welcome is a special moment in the college experience. As your student moves into their residence hall or checks in as a commuter, you will be immersed in the excitement of this new beginning and the hospitality offered by our staff, faculty, and returning students.

President’s Welcome Ceremony: Attending is a great opportunity to listen to our president Father Thomas Looney and a distinguished member of the faculty address the entire Class of 2028 on the unique opportunities for growth in knowledge and wisdom that a King’s education provides.

Blessing: In a very moving moment as the President’s Welcome Ceremony draws to a close, parents and guardians rise, extend their hands in blessing, and pray together for the success of their students at King’s.

We imagine that as you prepare to send your student to King’s College, your deepest hopes and dreams accompany them. So, if you are able, please join us for these milestone moments of Summer Orientation and Fall Welcome.

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HELPFUL DATES FOR THE FALL SEMESTER

The following dates may help you plan for the fall holidays and events with family and friends.

August 26

August 27

September 2

All day and evening classes begin

Convocation Mass of the Holy Spirit (check email for special class schedule)

Labor Day – College Closed

September 3 Last day to add or drop a class

September 5 Activities Fair

September 11 Volunteer Fair

September 27-29

Homecoming/Family and Friends Weekend

October 10-11 Fall Break – Residence Halls close at 9 P.M. on 10/9

October 21

Students begin meeting with their academic advisor to plan spring classes

November 1 Last day to withdraw from a class

November 4

Registration begins for spring classes

November 27-31 Thanksgiving Break – Residence Halls close at 6 P.M. on 11/26

December 9-13 Final Exams / End of Semester – Residence Halls close at 6 P.M. on 12/13

OFFICE CONTACTS

College Switchboard

570-208-5900 (available 24 hours)

Academic Advisement

Mulligan Physical Science Center Room 95

570-208-5872

academicadvisement@kings.edu

Academic Skills Center

Mulligan Physical Science Center Room 94

570-208-5841

academicskillscenter@kings.edu

Admissions

Hessel Hall

570-208-8390

michellelandon@kings.edu

Athletics

Scandlon Physical Education Center

570-208-5855

cherylish@kings.edu

kingscollegeathletics.com

Business Office/Student Accounts

Administration Building

Room 120

570-208-5830

businessofficestaff@kings.edu

Campus Activities & Orientation

Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center

Room 103

570-208-5802

campusactivities@kings.edu

Commuter Life

Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center

Room 103D

570-208-5900, ext. 5550

emilyflaim@kings.edu

Campus Ministry

Corner of Jackson and North Franklin Street

570-208-5890

campusministry@kings.edu

Campus Safety and Security

Ryan Hall Room 107-108

570-208-5900

security-mail@kings.edu

Counseling Center

Administration Building

Room 620

570-208-5873

counselingcenterstaff@kings.edu

Financial Aid

Administration Building

Room 108

570-208-5868

finaid@kings.edu

IITS Help Desk

McGowan School of Business Third Floor

570-208-5900, ext. 4357 help@kings.edu

International Student Services

107 North Franklin Street 570-208-5900, ext. 8366

internationalservices@kings.edu

KC Pathways

107 North Franklin Street

570-208-5900 ext. 5897

kellylettieri@kings.edu

McGowan Hispanic Outreach and Student Services

Hafey-Marian

Room 613

570-208-8021

martinlacayo@kings.edu

Monarch Outfitters and Books

149 North Main Street

570-208-4700

kings.ecampus.com

Multicultural and International Student Programs

Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center

Room 103D

570-208-5898

jasminegiddings@kings.edu

Registrar’s Office

Administration Building

Room 102

570-208-5870

registrar@kings.edu

Residence Life

Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center

Room 100

570-208-5856

reslife@kings.edu

Student Health Center

André Hall

72 West North Street

570-208-5852

studenthealth@kings.edu