Exam Season

2023 Exam Season Information

Last day of classes: April 10
Study days: April 11-12
First day of exams: April 13
Last day of exams: April 30

Good luck, everyone! Please see below for details of the King Student Life Centre, the Library, food service hours, shuttle buses and study rooms during this exam season.

Policies for King Student Life Centre use during exam period

• The King Centre is open 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. from April 11 - April 30.
• The King Centre is open for QUIET study from midnight – 2 a.m.
• A security guard will be stationed in the King Centre from midnight to 2 a.m. starting at 12:01 a.m. on April 11.
• Keep your Western ONECard with you as you may be required to show it to security during extended hours (midnight – 2 a.m.).
• Use of rooms in the King Centre is permitted on a first-come basis, unless a room is booked for a meeting. We expect King’s students to be reasonable in the amount of time they 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.
• Students are not allowed to leave bags, books, clothing in rooms when not in use for study purposes.
• Those sleeping in the King Centre will be wakened 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.
• Fitness Room closes at midnight Monday-Friday and at 10 p.m. on weekends.

Library Hours April 11-29

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).

Study Room Availability in the King Centre

Silent Study Rooms

Mental Health and Wellness

The exam period can be a stressful time for students. King's provides a number of resources to students, staff and faculty year round that can be accessed to help maintain overall health and well-being. For information on services, check out our Mental Health and Wellness page. 

Same day and ongoing personal counselling appointments are available without a waitlist.  Schedule an appointment. 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 6 a.m. - midnight from Monday - Friday and 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. from Saturday - Sunday.

Getting Home Safely

• If you are studying late during exams, a free taxi service is available to commute between King’s, Western and Brescia campuses from April 11-30 between 10:30 p.m. - 8 a.m. 
  • Chits are available at King's Security. Please call 519-521-6215. 
  • Once you have your chit, call Yellow London Taxi at 519-657-1111.
  • A maximum of $11 is covered and you pay the rest.
• Western Foot Patrol will provide a co-ed escort to your car, bus stop, or other buildings on King’s and Western campus, as well as some off-campus locations from April 11-30 from 8 p.m. -  midnight. Please call 519-661-3650 or download the Western Foot Patrol app available on both app stores. 
• King’s security guards and campus police will be patrolling the campus to ensure your safety.
• There will be free parking in lots 2 and 3 during the exam period. 

King's/Brescia Shuttle Bus – April 11-30

Every day (including weekends) from April 11-30 the exam shuttle bus will leave King’s from 7:45 a.m. - 11:10 p.m. Buses will leave every 30 minutes (with breaks at 9:40 a.m., 2:10 p.m. and 7:40 p.m.).  The exam shuttle route stops at the same bus pick-up and drop-off sites as the King’s/Brescia shuttles. 

Times and routes can be found here. You can find Western's evening shuttle schedule here.

Thames Market Hours of Operation – April 10-30

April 10 - 15 - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
April 16 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
April 17 - 22 - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
April 23 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
April 24 - 29 - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
April 30 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
**Please note: hours of operations are subject to change

Café '54 Hours of Operation – April 10-30

April 10 - 15 - 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
April 16 - Noon - 7 p.m.
April 17 - 20 - 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
April 21 - Closed
April 22 - 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
April 23 - Noon - 7 p.m.
April 24 - 28 - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
April 29 - 30 - Closed
**Please note: hours of operations are subject to change

Subway Hours of Operation – April 11-30

Closed.
**Please note: hours of operations are subject to change