College Transfer Guide 2023

Transfer to King’s

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Transfer to King’s

and discover the best of both worlds

Why King’s?

The King’s Difference • • • • •

Small class sizes, intensive student/ faculty interaction Quality degree programs Comprehensive student services Generous, guaranteed entrance scholarships Supportive community

Classes led by outstanding faculty are central to the King’s experience. First year class sizes at King’s are small by university standards with an average between 50-60 students per class.

King’s students are Western students and have complete access to all facilities, services, and athletics at Western. They can take some of their courses at Western’s main campus, or at one of the other affiliated university colleges: Brescia or Huron. Most importantly, King’s students graduate with a Western degree.

Programs Overview Arts (OUAC code EKA) Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Catholic Studies • Catholic Studies for Teachers • English Language and Literature • French • Foundations in the New Liberal Arts (year 1 program only) • Philosophy • Religion and Society • Social and Political Thought • World Religions and Culture

Childhood and Youth Studies (OUAC code EKC) Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Childhood and Youth Studies

Programs Overview

Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) • Accounting • Analytics and Decision Sciences (Minor) • Finance and Administration • Global Commerce • Management • Organizational and Human Resources

Disability Studies (OUAC code EKB) Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Disability Studies Human Rights Studies (OUAC code EKH) Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Human Rights Studies Social Justice and Peace Studies (OUAC code EKJ) Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Social Justice and Peace Studies

Social Sciences (OUAC code EKO) Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Criminology • Finance • Economics • History • Political Science • Psychology • Sociology • Migration and Border Studies (Minor) Thanatology (OUAC code EDF) Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Thanatology Bachelor of Social Work (OUAC code EKS) (BSW) Year 3 entry Master of Social Work (MSW) Articulation Agreements King’s has partnered with a number of Ontario Colleges to create pathways through transfer credit agreements.

Admission Requirements Students applying to King’s University College from a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) within Canada must present one of the following: • Completion of a one-year General Arts and Science Certificate, Human Services Foundation Certificate, or Pre-Health Science Certificate with a minimum cumulative average of “B” • Completion of a two or three-year CAAT diploma with a cumulative average of “B” or better Admissions Requirement Note: • Averages quoted are minimum requirements only and does not guarantee admission.

• There may be secondary school level prerequisite courses necessary to be eligible for registration in some King’s courses, or to be eligible for admission to some programs. Please contact the office of Enrolment Services for more information before applying.

Transfer Credit Assessment Students offered admission from a CAAT will have their applications assessed for transfer credits provided their application meets the following requirements: • Have a completed, or be in the final year of, a two-year or threeyear diploma program at a CAAT. • Presented a minimum final grade of 60% on each course to be considered for credit.

• Courses must be recognized as covering an acceptable amount of subject matter and meet the academic standards of King’s University College.

• The maximum number of transfer credits available to CAAT applicants is 5.0 credits (equivalent to one year).

• Credits granted may be either generic/non-specific credits or exact equivalency credits.

• Some transfer credits granted may not fit into a degree dependent on the program of choice. New students should make an appointment with an Academic Counsellor for program planning.

CAAT Entrance Scholarships

CAAT programs that have defined Articulation Agreements may provide more transfer credits.

Please see the website for details ontransfer.ca/index_en.php.

King’s University College offers an unlimited number of CAAT Entrance Scholarships to qualified applicants.

Students must remain registered in 4.0 courses and meet King’s residency requirements. Averages and scholarship amounts are listed below.

Final Average 80.0 - 81.9% 82.0 - 84.9% 85.0 - 89.9% 90.0% or above

Scholarship Amount $1000 $1500 $2000 $2500

*Students must provide final, official transcripts from their previous institution before scholarship money will be applied to the student’s account.

How to Apply Online applications are available at the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre’s Web site: ouac.on.ca. Official transcripts can be ordered through OUAC or sent to the Office of Enrolment Services. If you have any questions or concerns about the application procedure, please contact the OUAC centre at 519-823-1063.

Application

Fee

Deadline to Apply

Web Application

Full-time

$156.00 for 3 choices

June 1

ouac.on.ca/105

Part-time

$64.00

June 1 (recommended)

welcome.uwo.ca/admissions -select how to apply -select part-time applicant

Stay Connected with King’s • • • •

Sign up for a campus tour: kings.uwo.ca/future-students/campus-tours/ Take a virtual tour of King’s: kings.uwo.ca/future-students/360-virtual-tour/ Explore our virtual Viewbook and customize the program information you are looking for: customviewbook.kings.uwo.ca/find Chat with current students and hear why they chose King’s: kings.uwo.ca/future-students/connect-with-current-students/

Open House Saturday, March 11, 2023 To register and check for updates on the format of Open Houses, please visit kings.uwo.ca/futurestudents/open-house/ Recruitment Events Members of the King’s community will present on areas of interest to prospective students including admissions, student finances, student services, and student experience. Register for a session: kings.uwo.ca/future-students/ kings-recruitment-events/

Contact Information For general information and assistance, please email us info@kings.uwo.ca, or phone 519-433-3491 ext. 7200. For specific departments, please see contact information below:

Admissions Email: info@kings.uwo.ca Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 7200 Toll-free: 1-800-265-4406 Fax: 519-433-2227 kings.uwo.ca/future-students

Residence Email: residence@kings.uwo.ca Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4700 kings.uwo.ca/residence

Student Financial Services Email: studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4319 kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/

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