Exam Season

King's Winter 2025 Exam Season
December 10 - 22

Last day of classes: Tuesday, December 9
Study day: Wednesday, December 10
First day of exams: Thursday, December 11
Last day of exams: Saturday, December 20 (accommodated exams will run through Mon Dec 22)

On this page, you'll find exam season hours and information for the King Student Life Centre, study rooms, the Library, student wellness resources, food services, shuttle buses and other useful information.

Using the King Student Life Centre

• The King Student Life Centre (SLC) is open 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. from December 10 to 22.
• The King Centre is open for quiet study from midnight – 2 a.m.
• Keep your Western ONECard with you as you may need to show it to security during extended hours (midnight – 2 a.m.).
• Rooms in the King Centre are on a first-come basis, unless a room is booked for a meeting. We ask you to be reasonable in the amount of time you use the rooms and to share the space.
• Student use of rooms in the King Centre can be terminated if rooms are not kept clear of garbage at the end of each study session or if the space is being used inappropriately.
• You can't leave your bags, books, and clothing in rooms when you're not using them for study purposes.
• Those sleeping in the King Centre will be awakened and advised to go home.
• Any abuse of the use of the rooms in the King Centre will result in the rooms being locked and available only by booking.
   

Study rooms on campus

You can book study rooms KC203, 204 and 205, on the upper floor of the Student Life Centre, for two hours at a time, between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. 

From December 11-22, you can also use rooms DL012, W022 and W174 for studying Monday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. You don't need to book these spaces; however, if you want to study later than this, please use the SLC, which is open 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

(Check out our campus maps if you're not sure where these rooms are.)

Library hours

The Write Place

• Hybrid hours range from Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• To make an online tutoring appointment, visit kings.mywconline.com. You can also find the most up-to-date schedule there.
• The Write Place will not provide feedback on tests, quizzes, or exams (including midterm, take-home, or comprehensive exams).

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Mental Health and Wellness

The exam period can be a stressful time for students, and we have resources available to students, staff and faculty year-round to help you maintain your overall health and well-being. For information on services, check out our Mental Health and Wellness page.

You can book same-day and ongoing personal counselling appointments with one of our registered social workers or registered psychotherapists. If you prefer a phone call, Good2Talk provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario. You can reach them at 1-866-925-5454.

The Reflection Room and the Fitness Room will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight during the week, and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekend.

What to do if you are sick and will miss an exam

• As soon as possible, but no later than two days after a missed exam, complete an Academic Consideration Request, uploading appropriate documentation.
• If you are ill -- including being ill with COVID-- please submit a Student Medical Certificate (SMC) signed by a licensed medical or mental health practitioner, detailing the duration and severity of illness, or appropriate documentation supporting extenuating circumstances, no later than two business days after the date specified for resuming responsibilities. You can see a practitioner at Western's Health and Wellness Services or through USC’s Purple Care.
• When possible, inform your instructor before the date of the exam or assignment.
• Visit the Academic Considerations page for more information.

Getting home safely

• Western Foot Patrol can provide a co-ed escort to your car, bus stop, or other buildings on King’s and Western campus – visit the Western Foot Patrol page for more information
• King’s security guards and campus police will be patrolling the campus to ensure your safety

King's Shuttle Bus

Every day (including weekends) from December 10 to 22, the exam shuttle bus will run from King’s from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Buses will leave every 30 minutes (with a break from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.). The exam shuttle route stops at the same bus pick-up and drop-off sites as the King’s/Western shuttles. 

Check shuttle times and routes. You'll find Western's late-night (midnight until 3 a.m.) shuttle schedule here under Transportation Options, in Exam Transportation Service.

Food services hours of operation

Thames Market – DECEMBER 11-19, 2025

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday December 20: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Closed for the holiday season effective Sunday December 21

Limited Service Sunday January 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular hours of operation resume Monday January 5, 2026

Café '54 – DECEMBER 11-18, 2025

Thursday December 11 - Saturday December 13: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday December 14: Closed

Monday December 15 - Wednesday December 17: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed for the holiday season effective Thursday December 18

Regular hours of operation resume Monday January 5, 2026

Subway

Closed for the holiday season effective Thursday December 11, 2025
Regular hours of operation resume Monday January 5, 2026

Ah-So Sushi

Closed for the holiday season effective Saturday, December 6, 2025 
Sushi will be available at the Thames Market in the express cooler.

Regular hours of operation resume Monday January 5, 2026
 

*Hours are Subject to Change

You'll find food vending machines in Labatt Hall (LH) and South Annex (SA).

Special building hours during exams

Good luck on your exams!