Western University - King's University College

Guidebook Info Sheet:

University Information

Student Population
• 3,300 full-time students; 300 part-time students.

New Programs
• Minor in Analytics and Decision Science
• Human Rights Studies

Program Changes
• None

Our Mission

King’s is a public Catholic University College engaged in the open pursuit of truth and the discovery and sharing of knowledge in service to humanity. By integrating academic programs rooted in the liberal arts with comprehensive student support, King’s creates an inclusive and empowering space for students by nourishing their capacity for critical thought, articulate expression, creativity, and ethical action.

Dulmage's Notes:

• small scale campus; large educational options

• #1 leader in national student satisfaction survey

• catholic university

• average first year class size = 57 students

• common first year courses - promotes changing of majors if need be

• 3-4 minutes to get to Western University main gates - shuttle bus available

• carry a Western student card, therefore you have access to all the Western amenities

• earn a Western diploma

• when you apply on OUAC - King's counts as a separate application choice

• liberal arts university - think social sciences, humanities, business management; you will learn to think critically, creatively & collaborate effectively

• Unique programs:

  • French: if you complete a French degree program, with an average of at least 75%, there is guaranteed entry into their Teacher's College (provided you met the other Teacher's College requirements)

  • Social Justice & Peace Studies: one of the only programs in Canada that combines the study and work of both justice and peace. If you complete a SJ&P degree program, with an average of at least 75%, there is guaranteed entry into their Teacher's College (provided you met the other Teacher's College requirements)

  • Thanatology: currently the ONLY university in North America to offer this; looks into bereavement & grief, ethical issues, palliative care, suicide, children & death, spiritual & philosophical issues, change & transition, popular culture, grief & trauma and diversity & social justice

  • Finance & Wealth Management: paired with Fanshawe college; earn a 2 year diploma and a 3 year degree; also earn a number of certificates (ie Certified Financial Planner and Mutual Funds Licensing) as well as be prepared to write the exams for Canadian Securities Course and Life Licensing Qualification

• residence is guarenteed to first years

• there is an RA (upper year student in the building)

• co-curricular record tracks your non-academic participation throughout your time at King's

• experiential learning:

  • work study, fieldtrips, labs

  • create your own start-up!

  • exchanges (there are bursaries to help pay for that!)

  • on & off campus events, outreach programs, lecture series

• Making the transition:

  • Summer Academic Orientation (SAO): book your SAO appointment to receive on-campus, in-person academic counselling to help you make decisions about your first year courses, timetables, degree options/planning

  • King's Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP): peer mentoring program; first years are paired with an upper year to help navigate the transitional times!