For Parents

Consult our undergraduate admissions requirements. Please contact admissions@ukings.ca with any questions you have about the application process.

We assess all new students who apply before March 1 for an entrance award, and students can also fill out a supplemental application to be considered for Major Awards. In-course awards are available for returning students.

Along with scholarships, we encourage students to apply for bursaries. If you have questions about the scholarship or bursary application processes, contact Catherine Read at catherine.read@ukings.ca.

You can see an overview of undergraduate tuition in our finances section, and you can also read more about fees for residence and meal plans. If you have questions about tuition fees or payments, please contact the Student Accounts Officer at accounts@ukings.ca.

The Student Health and Wellness Centre, provides multiple services and is staffed by a team of physicians, nurses, counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers who support the mental and physical health of our students. Read about more health and wellness supports at King’s.

The start of university marks a time of significant transition for students. Through the course of university study, students are supported by the King’s community to increasingly become independent, self-directed learners, who are able to set personal and academic goals, monitor their progress, and reflect on their learning to achieve success. Being there for your student when they ask, while also supporting their autonomy, will help them to become successful and independent learners. Rest assured, there are a wide and robust range of supports and resources available to further support your student through their academic journey. We’re invested in your student’s success and are here to help.

Students can book an appointment online with an academic advisor, or by emailing registrar@ukings.ca. There are also guides to help students with course selection and registration.

King’s, and our associate Dalhousie, offer a wide range of academic services to students. You can read more about academic services, including the Writing Centre, Accessibility Centre, Indigenous Student Centre, and Black Student Advising Centre.

This information is available in the residence section. You can also email the Residence Office at residence@ukings.ca.

Move-in day 2023 is on September 3! We encourage all students to sign up for Orientation Week (O-Week) which is organized by the King’s Students’ Union (KSU). Stay tuned for more information from the Residence Office and the KSU with details about Move-in Day and O-Week.

Term dates, study breaks, exam periods and dates when the university will be closed for holidays are all provided in our list of Important Dates. Please note that key dates at King’s align with the important dates for Dalhousie’s schedule.

Tuition fees for the fall term are due on September 19, 2023; for the winter term they are due on January 22, 2024. For information about obtaining a statement, paying fees, downloading a tuition tax receipt (T2202) and more, visit the Payments Guide.

The King’s Foundation Year Program is a great starting point for an education that builds students’ skills in critical thinking, writing, analysis, and communications.  Students here can take a wide range of programs through our close association with Dalhousie University to prepare them for their future careers. According to an alumni survey conducted in 2019, most King’s graduates (74%) go to graduate school or get other additional post-secondary education. The most common industries for King’s students are: Education, Government & Public Services, Communications, Journalism, Arts & Culture, and Law. You can read profiles about our amazing alumni community to learn more about their careers and success stories.

Parents who support King’s often do this because they see the positive way their children are transformed during their time here. If you would like to contribute to King’s and support our community of learners, you can read about the ways to give or contact Paula Johnson in the King’s Advancement Office.