Life in Residence
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Living on campus helps create memories that will stay with you a lifetime. At King’s we are known for having a caring community with people who like to have fun in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We aim to be an example of a Kingdom community, where all are encouraged to live out Jesus’ command to love God with all of our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves.
In most cases living in Residence is more affordable than living off campus. You only pay for room and board but you also receive the convenience of being less than five minutes away from your next class. Choices Catering, our on-campus food provider, has been nationally rated number two in the country for best on-campus food. That means the food rocks!
Perks of Residence Life
- Make lifelong friends in a caring community
- Fastest commute to class - ever!
- Enjoy your meals in our award winning Choices Catering cafeteria.
- Floor Bible studies
- Residence worship
- Student lounges available
- Laundry on every second floor
Tower Residence - A hotel you will call home
The Tower at King’s is a former hotel building located right in the center of the King’s campus. The spacious, fully-furnished rooms each have private bathrooms and include wireless internet. You can choose to live with someone you know, or meet someone new. Yes, you do have to make your own bed! All first year, out-of-town students are strongly advised to take advantage of the unique educational and social opportunities provided through residence life.
- Rooms are large and fully furnished (two twin beds, desks with chairs, wardrobes, bookshelves)
- Each room has its own four-piece washroom.
- Subject to availability single rooms may be rented for an additional charge.
- Wireless Internet access is included in the cost of the room.
- Common lounge areas and prepaid laundry facilities are available.
- Students are responsible for their own bed linens, task lighting and accessory furnishings.
Tower residence students access food services in the cafeteria by establishing a prepaid food services account.
Apartment Residence
If you have completed a year of study, or you are over 21, you are eligible to stay in the Apartment Residence. Located right across the street from our main building, the Apartments feature a shared kitchen, living space, and two washrooms. Five people share the space and each person has their own bedroom.
- Self-contained suites with kitchen, living area, two bathrooms and six bedrooms in each suite. One suite is available which contains a washroom designed for students with disabilities. In this suite, there are only five bedrooms.
- Suites are fully furnished with appliances, dining table and chairs, living room furniture, bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and telephone service.
- Cook your own meals or eat in the cafeteria
- Prepaid laundry facilities on every floor
- Wireless internet is included in the room cost
- Main floor lounge
Residence Life
Did you know that students who get involved with extra-curricular activities on campus do better academically and enjoy their university experience more? King's has a vibrant student community. There are many exciting ways to get involved and make new friends.
- Attend weekly worship services
- Join one of the many clubs or small groups
- Enjoy a coffee served in the Student Activity Centre at our free-trade coffee shop
- Sing in the choir or be part of a worship team
- Play on our competitive athletic teams
- Write for our student publications
- Get involved with one of our drama productions
- Get elected to the Student's Association
Each floor in the Tower has a Residence Assistant (RA), a second or third year student who lives on the floor. The RA is there to help plan floor activities, keep residents up to date on current happenings and important information, and provide support as students make the transition to university life. Each Tower floor also has a Ministry Coordinator (MC) who organizes small groups, helps the floors plan weekly worship services, and coordinates service projects.
The Apartment Residence has Community Life Leaders who find creative ways to help residents build friendships and community.
Costs Per Year (2011-2012)
Room and board fees are paid at the beginning of each academic term. Room fees include utilities and internet.
Tower Residence
Double Occupancy (8 months) $3000/year ($375/month)
Single Occupancy* (8 months) $6000/year ($750/month) *subject to availability
Apartment Residence
Individual Contracts: $3160/year ($395/month)
Each apartment contains 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen and living room space.
Pre-Paid Food Plan
Basic: $3125/year
Limited: $2630/year
All Tower residence students must purchase a Food Services Plan. More money can be added to the cards in $75 increments. Unused money will transfer from Fall semester to Winter semester. However, at the end of the academic year, unspent money will not be refunded to the student.
Residence Application Deposit: $400
Community Life Programming Fee: $100/year (Applies to both Tower and Apartment residents)
Community Life Team
Community Life Director, Paul Jensen, 780.465.3500, ext. 8037
Coordinator of Residence Life, Heather Gilker, 780.465.3500, ext. 8106
Coordinator of Student Programs, Witty Sandle 780.465.3500, ext.8050
Coordinator of International Student Programs, Eden Chan 780.465.3500, ext. 8115
residence@kingsu.ca