Explore the different facets of campus you’ll experience throughout your four year degree at King’s.
Select a number to move directly to that part of the journey.
| Section | Year | Year | Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academics | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Experiential learning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Student support | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Skills training | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Campus life | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Move from first-year exploration to upper-year specialization and post-graduation planning.
| Year 1 |
Begin your university career in the Foundation Year Program (FYP) or as a general studies student, and begin to think about which major(s)/minor(s) interest you the most. |
| Year 2 |
Focus on exploring your program options (including majors, minors and certificates) and learning opportunities through King’s and Dalhousie University, as well as the supports available to you from King’s Academic Support Coordinator. |
| Year 3 |
Further specialize in your academic areas of interest by choosing relevant upper-year electives. King’s offers three humanities-based interdisciplinary combined honours programs. If you’ve decided to pursue an honours degree, you’ll apply for entry and begin looking for an advisor for your thesis or capstone project based on your interests. |
| Year 4 |
You’ve made it! Revel in all you’ve done during your time at King’s and begin to identify post-graduation opportunities, such as entering graduate or professional school, or entering the workforce in a wide range of career fields as a brighter and better candidate. |
Build practical experience through campus jobs, internships and career-focused learning.
| Year 1 |
Experiential learning opportunities provide tangible and transferable career skills. Many students work on-campus jobs, in such areas as reception, residence life, tour guide, research assistant, facilities and conference services. These experiences will help you build professional skills and deepen your relationship to the King’s community. |
| Year 2 |
Following the summer of first year, returning students should consider applying for an internship opportunity at an off-campus employer that King’s works with to develop roles specifically for students to apply what they are learning in a real-world context. |
| Year 3 |
Explore the Liberal Arts Passport to Innovation non-credit course where you can map the skills you’re learning in your degree onto potential careers, discover your strengths and values as you learn how to showcase your talents for employers. |
| Year 4 |
Consider an internship through the cross-listed upper-year programs course, Interdisciplinary Humanities Internship. Many Dal degree programs that King’s students can take also offer opportunities to engage experiential learning. |
Access the people, offices and resources that support your wellbeing and academic success.
| Year 1 |
King’s Office of Equity and Community Supports has multiple resources to support you, including Director of Equity and Community Supports, Indigenous Support and Outreach Coordinator, Student Support Advisor, Accessibility Officer and Sexual Health and Safety Officer. |
| Year 2 |
With new people and transitions of living off campus, reach out to our campus health and wellness centre if needed, or the Sexual Health and Safety Office to discuss roommate dynamics, identity exploration or find housing supports. |
| Year 3 |
Throughout your degree you can access various health and wellness supports, if needed, at Dalhousie’s Student Health & Wellness Centre, such as physicians, nurses, counsellors and more. Looking for social work support? Meet with the King’s on-campus Student Support Advisor. |
| Year 4 |
If you plan to enter the workforce post-grad, the Career Services Centre can assist with finding jobs, preparing for interviews and tailoring resumes for upcoming opportunities. Take advantage of the events and supports of the Life After King’s program! |
Develop the academic, leadership and career skills that prepare you for what comes next.
| Year 1 |
Whether you enroll in FYP or general studies, you will start preparing for every possible future and sharpening the skills that make you irreplaceable in the age of artificial intelligence. Utilize campus resources to develop new skills for academic success, such as the FYP Writing Coach and the Writing Centre, the Academic Support Coordinator and academic advising. |
| Year 2 |
Build on the reading and writing skills you learned in first year as you dive into second-year courses, and develop practical strategies for studying, time management and more through Study Skills workshops. |
| Year 3 |
Take on leadership positions in student societies, or perhaps gain new viewpoints and perspectives as you take a semester abroad on exchange, or enroll in one of King’s international field courses in either Berlin or Florence. |
| Year 4 |
Develop your resume and interview skills at the Career Services Centre and seek the guidance of on-campus mentors to support you as you prepare to enter the workforce or graduate school. |
Find your routines, your people and your place in the King’s campus community.
| Year 1 |
Experience the richness of campus life, developing routines as either a residence or day student. Eat in Prince Hall and find your favourite place to study. You’ll make friends and connections that will last throughout your time at King’s (and beyond)! |
| Year 2 |
Connect with student groups and societies focused on your interests, such as the Early Modern Studies Society, the UKC Literary Society and the Day Student Society. Attend upper-year programs’ annual student conferences as you begin to think about publishing your own work in program or student journals. |
| Year 3 |
Fully immerse yourself in campus culture by participating in one of the King’s Theatrical Society’s productions, play in or cheer on King’s Blue Devils in sports such as badminton, soccer or basketball, or stop by the Wardroom for happy hour. |
| Year 4 |
You’ll have the opportunity to present at the upper-year programs’ student conferences and perhaps publish in one of the journals. |