Fact Sheet

Overview

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On March 25, 1954, Bishop Cody chaired a meeting at the Hotel London and announced that the Diocese of London would establish an arts college, called Christ the King College, which was to be affiliated with Western. The name changed in 1966 to King’s College and again, in 2004, to King’s University College.

King’s started as a small men’s college with 46 students and expanded over its 56-year history.

Today, King's University College is the Catholic co-educational university college affiliated with The University of Western Ontario (Western). Recognized as an internationally renowned centre of teaching excellence, it is known for its programs in Arts, Social Science, Childhood and Social Institutions, Management and Organizational Studies, Social Justice and Peace Studies, and Social Work.

King’s affiliation with Western affords it the benefits of a large-scale university within a small academic community setting. In a recent alumni survey, the top reason for attending King’s was the class size: the average first-year class has 50 to 60 students.

Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of London, King’s welcomes students of all faiths and traditions. The goal is to provide arts and social sciences education that will contribute to an informed, active citizenship. It also offers students the option to pursue religious studies such as World Religions or Catholic Studies, and engage in an education which focuses on the spirit and body, as well as the mind.

Contacts

Manager (Communications and Media Relations), Matt Quin
mquin@uwo.ca
226-236-1846

Principal, Dr. David Sylvester
kuc-principal@uwo.ca

Registrar, Marilyn Mason
mmason@uwo.ca

Chaplain, Father Michael Béchard
mbechard@uwo.ca

266 Epworth Avenue, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 2M3
Phone: 519-433-3491 | Toll Free: 1-800-265-4406
Email: kingsmedia@uwo.ca
URL: www.kings.uwo.ca

Degree Programs

King’s graduates are granted degrees by The University of Western Ontario in the following programs:

Arts: Catholic Studies, Catholic Studies for Teachers, English, French, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies and World Religions
Social Science: Canadian Studies, Criminology, Economics, Finance, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Thanatology (Grief and Bereavement Studies; Loss, Change and Transition)
Childhood and Social Institutions
Social Justice and Peace Studies
Management and Organizational Studies: Accounting, Finance and Administration, Global and Commerce and Organizational and Human Resources
Social Work (Honours and Masters)

Note: King’s is the first university in the region to offer a part-time Masters of Social Work program.

Faculty & Staff

King’s employs 180 full-time and 137 part-time faculty, staff and professional and administrative officers.

Campus Ministry

The Campus Ministry supports the parish life of the Roman Catholic community at King’s University College. The team, comprised of Father Michael Béchard, Sister Susan Glaab CSJ, Annette Donovan Panchaud, Janet Loo, Maija Chalut-Wilson and Andrea Fraser, seeks to create an environment where all people of faith and good will can grow in holiness, peace and justice.

Students

In the 2010/2011 academic year, there are 3,270 full-time and 550 part-time undergraduate students as well as 60 graduate students. International students from 35 countries make up 12 percent of the full-time undergraduate population.

Student Living

King's University College provides on-campus housing for approximately 360 students. Residence provides the convenience of living next door to the facilities at King's, including the dining hall, the library, classes, the Student Council sports area, and bus service to Western and the City of London. King’s residences are located along the Thames River which is part of London’s walking and biking trail system.
King’s residence is committed to the values of diversity, respect and academic achievement. The goal of on-campus living is to create a safe, welcoming and accepting community where all cultures and differences are valued.

Student Services

The students are supported in their academic endeavours by a full range of student development and personal counselling services, including:

Academic, Financial, Personal and Spiritual Counselling
Academic Accommodation
Varsity Athletics
Campus Ministry
Cardinal Carter Library
Career Counselling
Clubs
Effective writing program, The Write Place
Free Tutoring & Learning Skills
Peer Guide Program
Students’ Council
Health Services
Volunteer Bureau
IT Support (email, Wi-Fi, residence internet access, etc.)

International Exchange

King’s University College is a leader at Western in its commitment to internationalization and its encouragement of all students to become intercultural learners. Through exchange experiences, students are able to learn about their position in the global community and dynamics between the developed and developing world. Through programs linked to King’s University College, students have worked, volunteered or studied in China, Mexico, the UK, France, Ghana, Ukraine, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, India, El Salvador, Guatemala, South Korea, Brazil, Costa Rica and Jamaica.

Centres @ King’s

In keeping with King’s commitment to creating a vital academic community, the College is home to four centres of study: the Centre for Jewish - Catholic - Muslim Learning; the Centre for Continental Philosophy; the Centre for Creativity; the Centre for Education about Grief and Bereavement; and the Centre for Social Concern.

The Cardinal Carter Library

The library is named in honour of the late G. Emmett Cardinal Carter (1912-2003). As Bishop of London (1964-1978) and throughout his life, Cardinal Carter demonstrated great leadership in the area of Catholic Education. In addition to extensive research resources, the library includes the Eaton Special Collections Room named in honour of the Eaton Foundation, whose generous donation helped make possible the construction of the Cardinal Carter Library, which opened in September 1995. The Eaton Room houses rare and archival material, including over 750 volumes dating from late 14th through 18th centuries.
Alumni
The first alumni graduated in 1957: there are now more than 14,000 alumni in Canada and around the world. Alumni are encouraged to stay connected through King’s annual homecoming; The Herald alumni magazine; e-newsletters; chapter events across Ontario and Canada; and social media, including Facebook and Twitter. In addition, each year King’s recognizes one of its alumni with an Alumni Award of Distinction.

Partners in Education

King’s shares partnerships with a range of educational groups: Catholic School Boards within Ontario, 18 international universities, as well as seven national and international educational organizations. These partners are critical to the realization of King’s missions and goals.