Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry plays a prominent role in the life of the University. From worship services and communal prayer to small group opportunities, all students are encouraged to participate in spiritual formation.
While there are many opportunities for spiritual growth on campus, it is important for students to be engaged with a local church. Campus Ministries has connections with a wide range of worshiping communities they can connect with students.
Led by the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) and assisted by a team of students known as Residence Assistants (RAs), Residence Life is designed to inspire a home away from home, engage students in co-curricular learning and provide opportunities for connection with peers. Living in residence, students often experience the best of campus life: the enhanced sense of community and belonging draws people into close relationships and provides excellent opportunities for the development of life skills.
In general, residence spaces are rented out to enrolled students on 8-month leases (September-April). Residence applications are accepted for the Winter Term pending space available on 4-month leases. Any requests for exceptions to the policy or lease must be submitted, in writing, to the Residence Life Coordinator and may be subject to a fee. Spring and Summer housing is also available for students on short-term lease options for the Apartments only.
International students who are required by Immigration Canada to have a custodian are not eligible to live in the King's Residence. Students who require daily care by a third party are also not eligible to live in King's Residence.
On-campus housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to apply early online at https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life/residence.
Students applying for entry into residence in the Fall term will sign an 8-month lease for the academic year. Students applying for entry into residence in the Winter term will sign a 4-month lease for the academic year.
Each residence option comes fully furnished, secure card accessible, has wireless internet, and is outfitted with shared pre-paid laundry facilities, and access to common lounge areas. Students are responsible for providing their own bedding, task lighting, and accessory furniture as permitted.
All students living in residence are accountable to the Community Living Standards in addition to the other University policies.
See Residential Costs for occupancy and food plan fees.
Tower Living
Tower living is spacious, comfortable, and convenient. With immediate access to King's campus, students living in the Tower can be out of their rooms and sitting in class within minutes! Five stories of the King's Tower are dedicated to single or double occupancy dorm-style living, and two stories are dedicated to suite-style living - each option dependent on availability. Tower living is ideal for students of all ages who are excited about making friends and getting involved with the King's community. Living and programming in the Tower lends itself to countless opportunities for community engagement and the formation of close relationships.
There are two living options available in the Tower: dorm-style rooms are set up to be shared by two students of the same gender (though some single occupancy rooms may be available) and include their own bathroom. Suites are designed for four students of the same gender and include two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and a living area complete with kitchenette. All Tower residents living in double or single accommodation are required to purchase a prepaid food services account. Suite residents are encouraged to purchase prepaid food services. See Prepaid Food Services Account for details.
Apartment Living
Located a few steps away from the main King's campus, the Apartment residence offers excellent living facilities for returning students. Apartments are designed for six students of the same gender and include six separate bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a full kitchen and living space. Applicants to this residence must have completed a minimum of 24 credits or have been admitted as a mature student. Prepaid food services accounts offered through the Cafeteria are optional for apartment residents.
Commuter Life Programming
The King's University Student Life department hosts programming for its many commuter students. The Community Life Student Worker helps to organize programming for commuter students to connect with one another. Students have the chance to meet peers, form meaningful relationships, and establish a sense of belonging.
Intercultural Programming
Students at The King's University come from all over the world with more than twenty countries represented on campus. King's recognizes this diversity and strives to create space for relationships between students of all cultural backgrounds. The Coordinator of Intercultural Student Programs oversees programming for International students and Indigenous students with the support of 2 student workers: the Indigenous Programs Student Worker and the International Programs Student Worker.
From Global Awareness Week to celebrating Truth and Reconciliation Day, there are a range of opportunities to connect with the King's and the greater Edmonton community through a variety of programs which strive to educate around issues of diversity and cultural competency.
Non-academic Conduct
Members of The King's University community must uphold specific responsibilities as articulated in University policy, guidelines and standards.
The University may refuse admission, withdraw admission or apply other outcomes to any student who does not maintain acceptable standards of conduct by violating university policy. Such action will be taken in accordance with the procedures outlined in the University policy that has been violated.