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Living in residence at King’s means joining a lively, academic community where learning extends beyond the classroom. With most first-year students enrolled in the Foundation Year Program, residence is designed to support shared conversations, connections and community right where you live, dine and grow.

King’s students have access to the Student Health & Wellness Centre located on Dalhousie’s campus. Some of the services they provide include medical exams and consultations, prescriptions, mental healthcare, 2SLGBTQIA+ health, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and referrals to specialist care.

Visit the Health & Immunization Checklist for a list of health-related tasks to complete before or shortly after arriving on campus. This list includes information on how to set up a Health Profile with Student Health & Wellness, which is required before booking appointments online.

King’s students have access to top-notch fitness facilities, including a fitness centre with cardio equipment, a weight room with strength training options and a 2,500 square-foot fitness studio for classes. The gymnasium offers space for sports and fitness activities as well.

Dalplex is Dalhousie’s main athletics and recreation facility and is open to King’s students.

King’s is committed to removing barriers and creating an inclusive, accessible campus for all students, whether their needs are visible or invisible. On Accessible King’s you’ll find information on accessible residence rooms and improved campus navigation, as well as support for academic accommodations and tools you’ll need to study, and you’ll find the people, tools and spaces here to help you thrive.

Explore the tools and services from study permits to housing and community life that will guide you through your journey at King’s on the International Students page. Here you’ll find more information about the International Student Centre that connects King’s and Dalhousie’s international student community and promotes programming to support success.

Explore the available resources to help you thrive on and off campus, from academic and personal advising to mentorship, mental health support and scholarships.

Black Student Advising Centre (BSAC) is available to support Black students at King’s and Dalhousie. They provide services and programs that offer personal and educational support and act as a link between King’s, Dalhousie and African Nova Scotian communities.

Indigenous Community at King’s has information, resources and supports designed for Indigenous students, including culturally rooted programing, dedicated spaces, mentorship and scholarships to help you feel connected and thrive. One such dedicated space is the Mawio’mio’kuom – Indigenous Students Centre, located in Alex Hall.

The Indigenous Student Community helps create a sense of belonging to support Indigenous King’s students and is located at Dalhousie. They provide a supportive environment where students can gather, meet other students and access various supports and services.

2SLGBTQIA+ Well-being at King’s is here to help 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies find the people, places and resources to help navigate life at King’s and in our community.

The King’s Students’ Union (KSU) represents all students attending the University of King’s College. Its purpose is to democratically represent the will of the students, to advocate for them in academic and campus spaces, and in the wider community, and provide services, like the Health and Dental Plan, and offer free general, sexual and menstrual health products. Learn more about your Union here.

The King’s Library will be an essential resource for your time at King’s! Take a virtual tour of the building with Finnegan, the library’s canine ambassador, and browse library guides on research, writing and citation prepared by King’s academic programs.

View a step-by-step guide on how to register for accommodations, submit documents and schedule an appointment to discuss your needs. You’ll also find information on how to renew accommodations each semester, book exams and get in touch with an advisor for additional support. The Student Accessibility Centre is the hub for student access, inclusion and accommodation support available. They work collaboratively with both King’s and Dalhousie students, faculty and staff to create an inclusive educational environment for students.

Tim Clarke is available to support Foundation Year Program (FYP) students with academic accommodations, assignment extensions, academic advising and referrals to non-academic and academic supports.

Molly Rookwood works with first-year students to take what they already know about writing essays and evolve that knowledge to a university level.

The Writing Centre offers free, one-on-one support to King’s and Dalhousie students at any stage of the writing process, from planning to revising, helping you strengthen your skills and become a more confident, independent writer.

The Bissett Student Success Centre provides academic advising to first and second-year students in the Faculties of Science and Arts and Social Sciences. It also provides career advising, career counselling and career services to all King’s and Dalhousie students.