About
King’s University College is an intimate community of 3,500 students that offers small classes, personal interactions with professors and quality programs. Founded in 1954, King’s affiliation with Western provides you with access to all Western services, classes and programs. Most importantly, you will receive a Western degree.
Our campus is one block from Western University. Students can take courses at both campuses and easily move between the two on a free shuttle bus or enjoy the short walk. King’s backs on to the beautiful Thames River, is adjacent to green space and is a short distance from the vibrant clubs, restaurants, arts and sports scene of downtown London.
Approximately 22% of our students are international and come from more than 30 different countries. We are also home of the Catholic chaplaincy team for Western, offering Catholic mass on campus and an active Campus Ministry team.
Programs
Key Dates
Admission Points
September: Full-time fall/winter admission only.
Spring: Part-time admission only.
Deadlines
April 30, 2024: Admission scholarship applications are due.
May 1, 2024: King’s University College Applicant Profile (for extenuating circumstances and/or extracurriculars) is due.
June 1, 2024: Application deadline for international applicants.
Admission Requirements
Current Ontario High School Students
We consider Ontario high school students for admission based on a minimum of six 4U/M courses (excluding co-op), including ENG4U and any additional required courses specific to your program. Proof of Ontario Secondary School Diploma is required.
Canadian High School Students From Outside of Ontario
If you are a Canadian high school student from a province outside of Ontario, you must meet admission requirements specific to your province.
Home-schooled Applicants
If you are a home-schooled applicant, we will evaluate your application on an individual basis.
International Applicants
Admission requirements will depend on your curriculum or country. If your school follows a curriculum accredited by a different country than the one your school is in, follow the requirements for the country of your curriculum.
College Transfer Students
If you are applying from a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) within Canada, you must present one the following to be considered for admission:
- 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 2- or 3-year CAAT diploma program with a cumulative average of B or better
You may receive transfer credits for courses taken as part of a completed diploma program with a minimum grade of C (60%). College credits are eligible for transfer, provided that we recognize the program and course(s) considered for credit as meeting acceptable academic standards.
University Transfer Students
If you are applying as a university transfer student, you must have achieved a minimum overall final average of 65% in all previous university studies at an accredited university and experienced no extensive academic difficulty.
You may receive transfer credits for courses completed at another recognized university with a minimum grade of C (60%). University credits are eligible for transfer, provided that we recognize the program and course(s) considered for credit as meeting acceptable academic standards.
Mature and Other Students
We define mature applicants as candidates for admission who have no academic basis of admission, are over the age of 21 and have not attended an educational institution full time in the past 4 years.
Mature applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents (landed immigrants). Mature admission is limited to part time for one year.
Special Circumstances
If you feel that your average will fall marginally below the minimum admission requirements for King’s, let us know why, and the Admissions Committee will take your situation into consideration during the admission process.
The King’s University College Applicant Profile allows you to detail extenuating circumstances or extracurricular activities that support your application. The deadline to submit the Profile is May 1, 2024.
Supporting Documents
Transcripts
After we receive your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email asking for any other documents we need. We must receive supporting documents before we can make an admission decision.
It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is submitted to the Office of Enrolment Services. Submit all documents as soon as they are available and prior to the document deadline.
If you are transferring from an Ontario college or university, transcripts may be electronically submitted through the OUAC. If you are a current Ontario high school student, your grades will be submitted automatically.
If we find evidence of falsified information and/or omission in the submission of an application for admission, any documentation in support of an application and/or an appeal for admission or re-admission, we reserve the right to deny admission, withdraw an offer of admission, withdraw an offer of scholarship and/or cancel course registration. We may consider previous submission of falsified or fraudulent documentation in future applications.
Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to submit proof of English-language proficiency. The Admissions Office reserves the right to require any applicant to write a test of English-language proficiency.
As an alternative to completing a language test, you may complete English as a second language (ESL) studies with one of our ESL partners.
Supplemental Documents
Applicants to our Catholic Studies for Teachers program must complete a mandatory supplementary application for admission consideration. We will not consider you for admission to this program unless you submit both the OUAC application and your supplementary application.
We offer additional optional forms on our website for students wishing to self-report grades or be considered under special circumstances.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid
We offer generous, unlimited and guaranteed entrance scholarships for all new domestic and international high school, college and transfer students.
There is a range of additional entrance scholarships that consider additional criteria, including volunteerism, social justice and financial need. These scholarships require an application that is due by April 30, 2024.
We also offer bursaries, as well as an extensive Work Study program on campus that allows you to be employed while studying.
Offers of Admission
We will post all decisions in your Student Center. You will receive email notification of a decision to the email account you supplied in your OUAC application.
If you receive an offer and are currently enrolled in courses, your offer will be conditional. The conditions of your offer will be clearly outlined in your offer of admission letter. Usually, we want to see that you have graduated, kept your grades above a minimum average and, if applicable, achieved minimum English-language proficiency test scores.
When you send us your official final documents, we will check that you have met our conditions. If you are successful, we will turn your conditional offer into an unconditional offer, but we will not issue you a new offer letter.
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free learning environment, with services geared toward a wide range of needs.
If you require accommodations, you must register with our services (once you have accepted your offer of admission) to schedule an individual meeting with one of our Accessibility Counsellors and submit the required documentation.
Contact the Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development Office at: 519-433-3491, ext. 4321.
We encourage new students to contact Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development prior to their appointment with an Accessibility Counsellor. All information disclosed by students will be kept confidential.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Student Affairs at King’s is committed to supporting Indigenous Students in reaching their highest potential through encouragement, culturally-responsive programming and advice from your application right through graduation and beyond.
We have committed to making postsecondary education more accessible for youth leaving care. If you grew up in the care of the Children’s Aid Society you can apply for bursary support to cover your tuition.
The King’s University College Applicant Profile allows you to detail extenuating circumstances or extracurricular activities that support your application. The deadline to submit the Profile is May 1, 2024.
Residence
Living in residence offers another dimension to your King’s experience. We provide on-campus housing for approximately 375 first-year and upper-year students.
Double rooms are the standard accommodation for first-year students. If you have special considerations, you may request a single occupancy room on the Online Residence Application website.
Typically, 30% of our residents are international students. We are proud of our multicultural residence community and encourage residents to embrace the opportunities for cross-cultural learning.
Campus Tours and Events
Learn more about A Place to Be and A Place to Become. Book a virtual or in-person campus tour to discover the best of both worlds, right here at King’s!
Contact
Office of Enrolment Services
266 Epworth Ave.
London ON N6A 2M3
Telephone: 519-433-3491
Toll-free: 1-800-265-4406
Email: kings@uwo.ca