Getting Involved

Residence Programming

The opportunities for learning and community engagement in residence is a significant part of your first year university experience. Throughout the year, the King’s Residence and Campus Life Office organizes a wide range of events and information-sharing experiences designed to enhance your university experience.

We aim to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that supports students both socially and academically as they transition to campus. We create experiences based on a growth mindset where students can develop the skills and knowledge to establish a sense of belonging within King’s, London, and the global community.

Kucrc

King’s University College Residence Council serves as a link connecting the residence students, King’s University College Students' Council (KUCSC), and the Residence and Campus Life Office. The Council works to enhance residence life and to coordinate activities to benefit residence students.

In past years, the KUCSC has sponsored a variety of activities including the following:

• food trucks

• holiday candy and flower sales

• holiday dinners

• charity fundraisers

• movie nights

In September, each residence area elects a representative to sit on KUCRC.

Orientation Program

OWeek starts on move-in day and offers activities and events until the following Sunday. There is something for everyone – larger events at Western, academic events, social events in large and small settings, and lots of King’s traditions. The Orientation leaders, Sophs, are there to support you during OWeek, and are available for peer support through the year.

KAMP (King’s Academic Mentor Program)

All new students are assigned a KAMP mentor. Your KAMP mentor will help you navigate the transition to university learning and ensure you know about the resources that can assist you.

Self-Development: learn to effectively interact and collaborate with others by gaining a deeper understanding of yourself in areas like critical thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience, problem solving, leadership, time management, and self-advocacy.

Inclusion and Global Perspectives: cultivate your curiosity to understand marginalized communities and diverse lived experiences. Become global citizens through understanding different perspectives and learning intercultural competency.

Community Connections: develop a sense of belonging to the King’s community – a community that thrives on healthy interdependence and respect for one another.

Academic & Career Success: enhance your education at King’s by living in an environment that supports and fosters academic success and exploration of career opportunities, objectives, and goals.

Health and Wellness: culture of self-care and personal wellness that helps you identify and support your unique wellness needs.

Student Council – King’s and Western

King's University Students' Council offers many leadership opportunities and 20+ clubs, in addition to the many events and activities they sponsor each year.

King’s students are also part of the Western USC (University Students’ Council) and can join USC clubs and take part in USC activities.

International Peer Guide Program

King's International Peer Guide Program, offered by King’s International Office, matches new international students with returning King's students to help new international students adjust to university culture and Canadian life.

Residence Evening Programming

The Residence and Campus Life Office offers a wide variety of programs and events, based on the pillars of our residence curriculum. Evening programming offers two or more events per month for residents. Expect a variety of entertaining evening activities, including movie nights, holiday themed activities, craft nights, interactive games, video game competitions, contests, and free food events.

Pat O’Brien Memorial Award

An annual cash award presented at the King’s awards ceremony, The Pat O’Brien Memorial Award recognizes a resident who has actively contributed to the quality of residence life during their residence year. Nominations for the award are opened in second term. Any resident or residence staff member can submit nominations.