FIRST YEAR HANDBOOK and Summer Academic Orientation Guide 2024 Western University • Canada
A Place to Be. A Place to Become.
Welcome to King’s We are delighted to welcome you as a new member of the King’s community! At King’s, you’ll benefit from a personalized student experience, learning in small classes from outstanding professors who will get to know you. You’ll be part of a closeknit community on our beautiful, green, 34-acre campus, with access to all the facilities and services at Western University, and you’ll graduate with a Western degree. King’s is a vibrant and diverse centre of learning with a wealth of resources to ensure your academic and personal experiences are rewarding and memorable. King’s truly is “a place to be and a place to become.” Every year, we welcome hundreds of students from around the region and around the globe. They come to study and do research at one of the most outstanding universities in Canada. We look forward to welcoming you and will do everything we can to ensure your university experience is a wonderful one, where you’ll learn, grow and flourish.
Mark these dates on your calendar! April
June to August
September
April 1
June 3
August 1
August 15
Sept 1
Sept 1-7
Sept 5
Book your Summer Academic Orientation Appointment (SAO) HERE
Recommended date to accept your offer of admission & last date for guaranteed residence.
Tuition due for International Students
Tuition due for Domestic students
Residence Move-in day
Orientation Week
First Day of Classes
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Achieving success in your first year
Attend your SAO Appointment Summer Academic Orientation (SAO) is required for all incoming first-time King's students. Book your SAO appointment online starting April 1, HERE Students should also consider making an appointment with Accessibility Services if they require any accommodations or services during their first year at King's. Students are encouraged to make appointments with Accessibility Services as early as possible - find out more HERE.
Campus Resources King’s has a variety of resources available to help students. Whether you require help to develop your writing skills, math tutoring, peer mentoring, or personal counselling, King’s has it all - see page 11 for a list of services available to you as a King’s student.
Get Involved Part of a well-rounded university experience is being involved in your campus and community. King’s students have access to groups and clubs at King’s as well as those at Western; it is all part of the Western-King’s advantage. For more information on how you can get involved, visit HERE.
The King’s Promise The King’s Promise Program is a 4-year co-curricular program; which will guarantee students a meaningful job within 6 months of graduation. If this is not achieved, the student can return to King’s for one additional year of courses and campus-based support, tuition-free. Alongside your studies you will complete activities to support your career development, enhance pre-employment skills, gain tangible workplace experience, 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”. STUDENT GUIDE 2024
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Course Selection
Year One Counselling June - August Your Summer Academic Orientation (SAO) at King’s will include: • Course selection counselling • Preparation of your timetable • Registration in your courses Summer Academic Orientation begins on campus or virtually mid-June and continues until mid-August. You will be able to book your appointment online HERE beginning April 1st. Please make sure to set up your Western email prior to your appointment.
Please upload a photo for your student ID card by August 15.
Course residency requirements • 5.0 credits numbered 1000 to 1999 • No more than 2.0 credits in a particular subject in first year • 1.0 credits from two of the three categories A, B or C • 1.0 designated essay credit recommended in first year (F, G or E) Suffixes • A maximum of 7.0 first year credits may be counted towards your degree • A student may not register for a full program of senior credits (numbered 2000 - 4999) until the first 5.0 first year credits have been satisfactorily completed • Full-time (3.5 - 5.0 credits): King’s students must take a minimum of 3.0 credits at King’s • Part-time (0.5 - 3.0 courses): King’s students must take at least half of their credits at King’s
Please note you will need to sign in to your myKing’s account. It is the same username and password as your Western Student Center. Please follow the guidelines to ensure your photo is accepted.
REVIEW THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY Course selection is very important! Since there are many options, and course selection is flexible, academic counselling will be critical to your success at King’s.
• Scholarship recipients must be registered in a minimum of 4.0 credits and meet King’s residency requirements • A course that is offered at King’s must be taken at King’s
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Year One Programs Course selection in Year One is very flexible; however, some programs may have specific course requirements. The following information will help you determine your Year One course requirements. Program Requirements are subject to change. For up-to-date Degree requirements please follow the Program Checklist for your desired degree program. Most university-level math courses require completion of one or more of Ontario Secondary School Grade 12U Level Math or the former Ontario Secondary School MCB4U or equivalent. MCV4U or Math 0110A is required for math courses in MOS, Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences. MDM4U or Math 0109A will be sufficient preparation for statistics courses required for Psychology. For more information on Math pre-requisites please visit our Math website HERE. Non-Ontario High Schools students can discuss math pre-requisites with their academic counselor during SAO.
Arts and Humanities English • 1.0 from English 1020 to English 1999 • 4.0 additional courses (1000-1999)
French • 1.0 from French 1900E, French 1910, or French 1999 • 4.0 additional courses (1000-1999)
World Religions & Culture • 0.5 Religious Studies course (RS 1023E is recommended) • 4.5 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Philosophy • 1.0 Philosophy course recommended 1120F/G, 1170F, 1300E, 1305F/G, 1360E, 1361E or 1901E • 4.0 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Catholic Studies • 1.0 Religious Studies 1027E • 4.0 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Catholic Studies For Teachers (CST) • 1.0 Religious Studies 1027E • First-year course for declared second teaching subject • 3.0 additional courses (1000-1999)
Foundations in Western Thought and Civilization • English 1901E, History 1901E, Philosophy 1901E • 2.0 additional courses (1000-1999)
Social and Political Thought • Philosophy 1120F/G or any other firstyear Philosophy course is recommended • 4.5 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Social Sciences Analytics and Decision Sciences • 1.0 course: Psychology 1000 • 1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and 1022 A/B • 0.5 course from: Math 1230A/B; Calculus 1000A/B
• 0.5 course from: Math 1229A/B; Math 1600A/B
Economics • 1.0 course Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B; • 0.5 course from Math 1230A/B or Calculus 1000A/B, 1100A/B; • 0.5 course from Math 1229A/B, 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B • 3.0 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Economics (Honours) & Financial Economics Specialization • 1.0 course Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B; • 0.5 course from Math 1225A/B, Math 1230A/B or Calculus 1000A/B; • 0.5 course from Math 1229A/B, 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B • 3.0 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Disability Studies • Disability Studies 1010A/B • 4.5 additional courses (1000-1999)
Human Rights Studies • Human Rights Studies 1000F/G • 4.5 additional courses (1000-1999)
Thanatology • Thanatology 1025A/B •4 .5 additional courses (1000-1999)
Human Rights Studies • Human Rights Studies 1000F/G • 4.5 additional courses (1000-1999)
Sociology & Criminology • 1.0 Sociology 1020, 1020 W/X, 1021E • 4.0 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Finance and Wealth Management
Psychology
• 1.0 course Business 1220E; • 1.0 course Economics 1021A/B, 1022A/B; • 0.5 course Math 1230A/B • 0.5 course Math 1229A/B • 1.0 additional courses (1000 to 1999) • 1.0 Arts Elective
• 1.0 course Psychology 1000; • 1.0 Math 1228A/B and Statistical Science 1024A/B required for the Major, Specialization and Honors Specialization • 0.5 course from Writing 1020F/G, 1022F/G, 2101F/G • 2.5 additional courses (1000 to 1999
History • 0.5 course from History 1401E, 1404E, 1601E, 1801E, 1812F/G, 1813F/G, 1814F/G, 1820F/G, or 1901E, or the former 1403E • 4.5 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Politics and International Relations • 0.5 Political Science 1021F/G • 0.5 Political Science 1022F/G • 4.0 additional courses (1000 to 1999)
Social Justice & Peace Studies • 1.0 Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G and 1026F/G • 1.0 course - Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies 1020E (recommended) • 3.0 additional year 1 courses
Finance • 1.0 course Business 1020 • 1.0 course Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B; • 0.5 course from Math 1225A/B or 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B STUDENT GUIDE 2024
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Year One Programs Childhood & Youth Studies
• 0.5 from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B; Mathematics 1229A/B, 1600A/B • 1.0 course Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B • 1.0 course Psychology 1000 • 1.0 course Sociology 1020, 1020W/X, 1021E
• CYS 1025 F/G • 4.5 additional courses (1000-1999)
Management & Organizational Studies
Global Commerce
Finance & Administration • 1.0 course: Business Administration 1220E • 0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B • 0.5 course from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, 1600A/B • 1 .0 course: Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B • 2.0* additional courses in any subject numbered 1000-1999 *MOS 1033 is strongly recommended. Note: MOS 1033A/B is required for those planning to pursue the CPA designation.
Organizational & Human Resources • 1.0 course Business Administration 1220E • 0.5 from: Mathematics 1230A/B; Calculus 1000A/B
• 1.0 course Business 1220E • 0.5 from: Mathematics 1230A/B; Calculus 1000A/B • 0.5 from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B; Mathematics 1229A/B, 1600A/B • 1.0 Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B • 2.0* additional courses: in any subject numbered 1000-1999 (MOS 1033A/B and Political Science 1020E or 1021F/G and 1022F/G are strongly recommended)
Accounting • 1.0 course Business 1220E • 0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B • 0.5 course from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, 1600A/B • 1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B • 2.0 additional courses in any subject numbered 1000-1999 (MOS1033A/B is strongly recommended)
Math 1225A/B transfer credit will be recognized for first-year Calculus requirement. *Students requiring Mathematics 0110A/B may include this course in thier 5.0 required first year courses at King’s only.
Social Work Year 3 Entry • Entry into the Social Work program (in year 3) is highly competitive. • In year one, students interested in applying to Social Work must complete Social Work 1025A/B and Social Work 1026A/B, and a 0.5 course in Writing (i.e., 1002F/G, 1020F/G, 1022F/G or 2101F/G). • Possession of first year requirements does not guarantee admission interested students should read the BSW Admissions Guide. More information can be found HERE.
Summary Of Year One Courses Available At King’s CATEGORY A Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary
CATEGORY B
CATEGORY C
Arts and Humanities, Languages
Sciences
Business Administration 1220E
American Sign Language 1030B
Calculus 1000A/B, 1301A
Childhood & Youth Studies 1025F/G
English 1020E, 1024E, 1027F, 1028G, 1901E
Disability Studies 1010A/B
Film 1022
Math 0109A, 0110A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, 1230A/B, 1600B
Economics 1021A/B, 1022B
French 1004, 1910
Statistical Science 1024A/B
Geography 1100
Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies 1020E
History 1404E, 1601E, 1812F, 1821G, 1901E Human Rights Studies 1000F Management & Organizational Studies 1033B
Philosophy 1050G, 1120F, 1170F, 1305G, 1360E, 1361E, 1901E (Foundations)
Political Science 1021F/G, 1022F/G
Religious Studies 1022A/B, 1023E, 1027E, 1033A/B
Psychology 1000, 1000X
Spanish 1030
Social Justice & Peace Studies 1025F/G, 1026G
Writing 1002F/G, 1020F/G (not available to ESL students), 1022G (restricted to ESL students), 1032F/G
Social Work 1025A/B, 1026A/B Sociology 1020, 1020X, 1021E Thanatology 1025A/B
For the most up to date Fall/Winter 2024-2025 courses, please visit HERE
Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies 1020E Program requirements subject to change, your SAO Counsellor will verify you meet all requirements for your desired program(s). STUDENT GUIDE 2024
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Transfer Credits
For Students with Advanced Standing If you are transferring from another university, you must submit all previous course descriptions to Enrolment Services at King’s a minimum of two weeks prior to your scheduled SAO appointment. Please send detailed course descriptions to info@kings.uwo.ca. • It is important to come to your SAO appointment with some idea of the courses you wish to take. You can read through potential courses in the Academic Calendar. If you have fewer than 5.0 credits awarded at the first-year level (numbered 1000 - 1999), please review the summary of year one courses and have a list of possible selections. • If you are thinking about professional programs (i.e. Social Work, Education) or graduate school, please be advised that there may be specific pre-requisites. Be sure to check with your academic counsellor at your SAO appointment. • Specific academic requirements must be met to receive a degree in any discipline. It is your responsibility to be aware of these requirements, so please frequently refer to Western’s Academic Calendar and King’s program checklists.
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Student Financial Services
Helpful Student Financial Services Links and Resources Your invoice
Paying your Fees
Once students are enrolled in courses, they are able to access their personalized statement of account online beginning in July HERE. Statements are updated on a bi-weekly basis.
For information about fees and payment deadlines, please visit the Money Matters section of our website HERE.
Our fee schedules View King’s current fees and payment plans in the Money Matters section of the King’s website: kings.uwo.ca/fees
Scholarship and bursary information To view information on available scholarships, bursaries and funding, please visit: kings.uwo.ca/scholarships
Financial Counselling King’s University College recognizes the investment our students are making in their education. To assist in decision making, we offer personal financial counselling to all students who have been offered admission to this institution - at no cost to students or their families, including all financial options. Book an appointment, alone or with your parents, to receive free financial counselling. Call 519-433-3491 ext. 4319 or email studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca.
Prior to enrollment, generic fee schedules and payment plan options are available for review HERE. Payments can be made using telephone/online banking, international bank transfer, cash, cheque, bank draft or Visa, Mastercard, and Debit at our service counter; Room W144. For more information about the various ways to make payments, please visit HERE.
OSAP OSAP applications for King’s students are processed by Student Financial Services at King’s, Room W144. If you have questions while applying, please contact 519-433-3491 ext. 4319 or send an email to studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca. Students needing to use OSAP funding to help pay their fees are encouraged to complete the application process online by June 30th and have all supporting documentation submitted by July 15th, to ensure funding is available for September. The online OSAP application is available at ontario.ca/OSAP.
Student Employment Opportunities On-campus employment opportunities and resources for budgeting for your first year at King’s are available on our website.
Contact Student Financial Services: studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca 519-433-3491 ext. 4319
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Scholarships
Scholarships King’s offers many scholarships, awards, and bursaries available to both new and returning King’s students. Some awards and scholarships are automatically awarded, while others require applications and time to review eligibility. Entrance Scholarships/Awards/Bursaries Entrance scholarships, awards, and bursaries are open to students entering their first year of study. For high school entrance scholarships, students must be registered in a minimum of 4.0 courses and meet King's residency requirements. For Arts & Humanities entrance scholarships, students must be enrolled in the Arts & Humanities program, a minimum of 4.0 courses, with 2.0 of the total credits within the Arts and Humanities. Entrance scholarships are based on your final, overall high school average as calculated for admission.
Continuing Scholarships/Awards/Bursaries Continuing scholarship eligibility is determined after the winter term. Students can receive up to the full amount of tuition per academic year. Continuing and renewable King's scholarships can be awarded for a maximum of four years of study at King's.
Students who take a reduced course load relating to a permanent disability are encouraged to speak to their accessibility counsellor about their eligibility for scholarships, bursaries and awards. For assistance or for more information, please contact Student Finance at studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca. All full-time students enrolled in 3.5 or more credits are automatically enrolled in the USC Health/Dental Plan and receive a 12-month LTC Bus Pass. Students enrolled part-time who are taking a reduced course load relating to a disability may access the bus pass and/or Health/Dental Plan through our Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development Services Department. Students who have other coverage and would like to opt-out of the USC Health/Dental Plan can do so online HERE. The opt-out deadline will be announced in the summer of 2024.
Program Specific Awards/Faculty Wide Awards Please visit the Future Students Finance section for more information on funding, fees and other financial services available for new students. Most scholarship, bursary and award applications open on August 1st, for the upcoming year. Should you require assistance please contact: studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca
The most up-to-date place to view fees/fee schedules HERE
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Be. Become. Belong.
We’re excited to welcome you to King’s! We encourage you to participate in our free programming happening throughout the summer before your arrival. Whether you engage in just one or all these programs, our King’s team is here to help every step of the way in this new journey. Under this pillar, we hope that our program and supports help you to: • Cultivate social connections based on program, interests, and social identity • Identify King’s supports and services and their purpose • Learn important program related information as part of transition orientation
Programming Offered: • King’s Campus Connection • Mature Student Transition • International Student Pre–Arrival Orientation • Parent and Supporters Virtual Session
Accessibility Services 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) 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 accommodation • Learning strategies • Assistive technology • Alternative-to-print materials To schedule an appointment with an accessibility counsellor, please visit HERE. Accessibility Services Wemple Hall, Room 151 519-433-3491 ext. 7800
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Student Services at King’s Student Services at King’s are designed to assist students with their interests and needs - academic, personal, social, and/or 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. 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 HERE. 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 HERE Additionally, a student supplementary health insurance plan is provided through USC (see below). Student transportation – Shuttle bus service is provided during academic timetable hours to Western and the affiliated colleges. All full-time students receive a bus pass for London Transit. 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 University Students’ Council of Western (USC) offers hundreds of student clubs and organizations. Visit USC 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 Dean of Students, 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. KAMP
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 HERE. 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. Orientation: We encourage all students who are new to King’s to participate in Orientation week activities the first week of September. If you are beginning your studies in January, King’s does plan a shorter “Frosh 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. My King’s Experience Western’s CoCurricular 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. 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 and keep up to date with events at King’s. HERE
Questions about services or student life issues? Contact the Office of the Dean of Students, 519.433.3491 x7800 acsd@kings.uwo.ca STUDENT GUIDE 2024
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