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Adventure Guide 2020-21 KINGSU.CA
KINGSU.CA
Around Campus Campus Map
King’s fully-equipped, modern campus sits on 20 acres along HOURS OF OPERATION (Building hours 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
the eastern edge of Edmonton. Covering nearly 17,000 square
metres, our buildings feature athletics facilities, lecture halls, Cafeteria Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
labs, lounges, and a brand-new student support centre. King’s
has everything you need for a great university experience. Library Mon – Thu 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Student Life desk Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
I.T. Services Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sat 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Explore King’s campus using our interactive
Level Coffehouse Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
map! See inside our research labratories,
gymnasium and exercise facilities. Workout Centre Daily 24 hours
kingsu.ca/campus-map
Writing Support Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
If you’re looking for an adventure
that gets you out of the cold, apply for
a FREE City of Edmonton Rec Pass.
Your free pass grants you access
to all Edmonton pools, rec centres,
and city attactions. Visit the City of
Edmonton website for information
on eligibility requirements.
Around the Corner
King’s is surrounded by beautiful green spaces and the friendly neighbourhood of Ottewell. Nearby
you’ll find the Gold Bar and Mill Creek ravines with densely-treed, multi-use trails, the North Saskatche-
wan River valley, and the community of Sherwood Park. For cozy cafés, unique shops, or restaurants to
gather with friends the historic Old Strathcona neighbourhood is just a short bus or bike ride away.
0 Front entrance at King’s 6 Running Track, tennis court
1 Starbucks, Subway, escape rooms 7 Lunch Break Sandwich Shop
2 Fit4less 8 Hockey rink, BMX track, baseball diamonds
3 Walmart, Safeway, Boston Pizza, Sawmill 9 Anvil Coffee House, Rexall, Royal Pizza
4 McDonald’s, Canadian Tire, Mark’s 10 7-Eleven, Simply Donair
5 Wonton House 11 Kenilworth Community Centre
Winter Activities
Ice Skating/Ice Hockey 1 km Try the rinks at Ottewell Community League.
Churches Close to King’s A Fellowship CRC
Toboganning 6 km Connors Hill – the steepest slope in the city!
B Mosaic House Church
Cross-Country Skiing 3 km Gold Bar Park, located in the river valley. Whether you’re looking for a more contemporary or traditional
C Capilano Christian Assembly
Showshoeing 3.7 km Head out to the great trails in Capilano Park. worship experience, King’s Ottewell neighbourhood holds plenty of
D Ottewell United Church
Snowball fight! 0 km No travel required – just a few friends . . . great churches and worship communities for you to call home.
E St. Nicholas Ukrainian
For more churches in the greater Edmonton area, visit:
Catholic Parish
kingsu.ca/church-connections.
Fall Semester Start out right!
Fall on campus means connecting with friends – new and old –
Campus is buzzing with events from morning to evening
enjoying fall drinks, fairs, and the clean slate of a new year. It also
during Orientation. Here are just three great reasons to attend
means new opportunities to get involved with campus programs,
orientation when you arrive at King’s:
activities, and more!
▶ Introduces you to programs, technology, resources, and more.
▶ Prepares you for success inside and outside of the classroom.
▶ Helps you form connections with other new students!
Great food, informative presentations, group games, and breakout
Events sessions help you get better acquainted with services on campus no
matter who you are or what your interests are.
Students’ Association Kick-Off Club, volunteer, and church fairs
Kick off the year with a BBQ hosted by the King’s Build friendships and make connections on
Students’ Association. Inflatable obstacle cours- campus by joining (or starting) a club. Attend
es? Dunk tank? Photo booth with props? Grab King’s church and volunteer fairs to discover President’s Welcome
some food, friends, and enjoy the afternoon. new communities and ways to get involved with Hundreds of other students just like
you are all starting at King’s at the
causes you care about. same time. Join us in the campus
Fall Retreat Atrium as we kick-off the year together.
Each year students head out for King’s annual Research Symposium
fall retreat at beautiful Camp Nakamun. Relax, Summer research and scholarships projects are
canoe, enjoy some fun events, scream your way on display as professors and senior students
down the zip line, and get to know your fellow showcase their research in an annual symposium.
Commissioning Service
students and King’s staff. Hear about the fascinating research that takes
Faith is important to us at King’s, and
place at King’s every day. we like to start the year by putting God
Concerts, performances, and shows first. You and your family are invited to
join in this important tradition.
Take in our fall drama production featuring
students, faculty, and community volunteers right
on campus. Later in the semester, sit back, relax,
and listen to The King’s University choirs perform
at our annual concert.
Colour Me King’s
Want to make friends quickly?
We’re not sure, but a coloured powder
fight might be the best way. Look
for announcements about Colour Me
King’s in mid-August.
Go Eagles!
Head out to the soccer field to watch our men’s
and women’s teams in action! The soccer season
is short – so you won’t want to miss it!
Welcome to
Residence
If you haven’t applied to live in residence yet – do it today!
In addition to being affordable and fun, studies have shown
that living on campus may improve your grades.
You’ll be a short walk away from your classes, academic
resources, and campus amenities like the Level Coffeehouse, Ideas for packing
Workout Centre, cafeteria, and student lounges. Most of all,
you’ll have great opportunities to connect with your fellow
1 Bedding, blankets, sheets
students and form life-long friendships. 2 Extension cord and power bar
3 Pillows
4 Bedside table
5 Bedside lamp
6 Clothes hangers
7 Wall art
8 Plants
9 Textbooks and personal books
10 Decorations and personal items
11 Laptop and headphones
12 Backpack
13 Desk lamp
Residence Amenities
14 Sticky notes
15 Notepad
16 Pens, pencils, Sharpies, highlighters
17 Paper and printer
Our residences are equipped with high speed wifi for
your studying – and streaming, and gaming – needs.
18 TV ($5 from Value Village)
19 Video game console
Your residence fees cover all utility costs – heat, water, 20 HDMI cable
electrcity – one payment, and you’re good to go! 21 Lamp or hanging lights
22 Comfy chairs
23 Storage bins
All of our residence options feature at least one three-piece
bathroom for every two students. 24 Bathmat
25 Bath towels
26 Hand towels
27 Soap
There is a free lot and street parking available on campus;
28 Toiletries
plug-in spots are $100 per semester. 29 Dental items
30 Toilet paper and tissues
Preparing for your first year
Confirm your place at King’s Apply for Residence Accept your awards Apply for student loans
Pay your non-refundable tuition deposit to confirm Remember that first year students are guaranteed a In late May/early June, you will find out if you have We recommend that you apply for student loans at
your place at King’s! Once you have paid your deposit you space in the tower residence if they apply and pay their received any of the competitive awards you applied for. least six weeks before the semester begins to give your
can move towards getting a student ID and email address, residence deposit by June 15. You will be able to view these through your Crossroad funds enough time to come in. Loan applications open
and will be able to register for classes. account – if you have not yet paid your tuition deposit, in mid-June; you should apply no later than mid-July.
While you’re living in residence, classes are only a your results can be viewed through your Application
Fall entry: $350 before June 15 (or within two weeks of couple minutes away and your residence friends are Portal. June 15 is the deadline to accept your awards.
receiving admission) right next door!
Winter entry: $350 before November 30 (or within two TIP! We recommend Winter students apply by mid-
weeks of receiving admission) TIP! You need to pay your tuition deposit and register October. If you have questions about student loans,
in at least four classes per term to accept scholarships, contact the Student Finance and Scholarship Office.
and at least three per term to accept bursaries. Find them at kingsu.ca/people.
Apply for Scholarships & Awards Sign into Crossroad online services Explore student services Check your textbook list
In addition to any automatic Admissions Scholarships Starting in April, once you have paid your tuition We offer many support services. If you require The Fall semester booklist is released in mid-August. The
you may qualify for, you have the opportunity to apply deposit, you will be assigned a Student ID number accommodations for a learning disability, please Winter booklist is available in mid-December. King’s
for competitive scholarships and awards through King’s that you can use to access Crossroad! Log on to: let us know as soon as possible. We also offer Textbook Store offers new books and used ones for a
Scholarships and Awards Application. free counseling, peer support, and writing support. discounted price. Many students wait until the first week
▶ Register for courses There’s always someone available to help you of class before purchasing textbooks so that they can
Application opens February 1.
▶ Request a letter of confirmation achieve your best at King’s. clarify with professors which books and editions they
Deadline to apply is March 31. ▶ Sign up for monthly installments require for their courses.
▶ Create class schedules
▶ View academic advisor reports
Remember! Register for the $20.00 Academic Success
course (UNIV 150) when you choose your other courses.
Apply for campus employment Register for classes Complete online confirmation Attend Orientation
If you are interested in earning a little extra cash Starting in April, you can expect to receive information In late August, log in to Crossroad to confirm your At Orientation, we will fill you in on all the important
while studying or living on campus, apply online from us that will help walk you through the registration courses, pay for your tuition and fees, verify your contact information you need to know to get off to a great start –
for an on-campus job. There are many positions process and decide which classes to pick. If you need help, information, and upload a Student ID picture. If you wish so don’t miss it!
to choose from. The early-bird application runs just contact the Admissions Office. to pay your fees in person, you can to book an appoint-
from April 1 – 30, but the application officially ment through Crossroad. Watch your King’s email for You will be introduced to services, technology, and
closes on August 15. more information. Winter confirmation will open in late resources available on campus, plus Orientation will
December. Once you have completed this step, you are connect you with new friends, professors, and staff.
officially a student at The King’s University!
TIP! Make sure you check your King’s email from here Remember! Register for UNIV 065A if you would like to
on out. All official communication is sent to your King’s attend the annual fall retreat at Camp Nakamun.
account once you have paid your deposit.
Build your program Log in to CrossRoad (from kingsu.ca/current-students) Here you can register for classes, check grades, view your program requirements, and more. Before you do this, you will need to pay your tuition deposit in order to receive a student ID. Program advisor report (from the registration tab on CrossRoad) From your advisor report you can see which requirements in your program remain outstanding. Use the ‘possible choices’ tab to discover course options that meet these requirements. My online registration (from the registration tab on CrossRoad) After selecting the academic term you wish to add classes to, click the ‘make changes’ button. This will pull up a list of all classes being offered in that term. Choose your courses (from the ‘Make Changes’ dialogue box) Using information from your advisor report, add classes that fit your schedule by making course selections one at a time. If classes interfere with a previous course selection you have made, you will be alerted. Display course/fee sheet (from the ‘My Online Registration’ page) This will give you a broad, unofficial overview of your course selections and fees. This may not take into account all scholarships and awards you are entitled to. Payment is required in advance of ‘Registration Confirmation’ and the beginning of each term.
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