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Student Life
A Code of
Honor
Our mission at The King's
College is to graduate men and
women of character. That mission
has remained unchanged for more
than 65 years. The core values
of honor and respect are at the
very foundation of all programs
and processes that contribute to
successful execution of this
mission.
We acknowledge that the Bible
imposes higher standards of
honesty and integrity on those
who are leaders. Therefore all
members of The King’s
community—administrators, staff,
faculty and students alike—are
bound by the terms of the Honor
Code:
The Honor Code
“A
student of The King's College
will not lie, cheat, steal, or
turn a blind eye to those who
do. Every student is honor bound
to confront any other student
who breeches the Honor Code.”
The
Honor Code describes the minimum
standard of ethical behavior
that all students have
contracted to live by. Easy to
understand, it is the expected
baseline behavior for students,
not some ideal that is
impossible to attain.
The King’s
College expects students to
abide by the Honor Code. All
incoming students are required
to sign the Honor Code at New
Student Orientation to complete
their entrance to the college. If you have questions,
please email the
Director of Residence Life.
Housing
The King’s College leases
apartments in the area
surrounding the college. Studio,
one, and two bedroom apartments
are available to King's students
on an as available basis. First
priority will be given to
returning and full-time
students. Housing contracts are
for one school year unless
otherwise stipulated. Once a
student signs a housing
contract, they are responsible
for the full cost of their
apartment for the entire year
without exception; this includes
withdrawal for academic reason,
health reasons, etc. For current
availability and prices, please
contact the Office of Student
Development or e-mail
Residence1@tkc.edu.
New Student
Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO) is
held each year during the week
before classes start in the fall
and provides opportunity for new
students to connect with their
new classmates, King's faculty,
and staff. Important college
policies and systems will be
explained. Attendance at NSO is
required for all new and
transfer students to the
college.
Community
Life
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Spiritual Development |
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Regardless of where students
are when they enter, it is
hoped that they will grow
spiritually in significant
ways. To that end, King's
provides a number of
opportunities designed for
spiritual growth. Small
group Bible studies and
accountability groups, and
worship gatherings take
place weekly on campus
weekly and are designed to
help students encourage and
challenge one another. There
are also a number of
retreats available.
Additionally King’s students
are encouraged to
participate in service and
mission projects in New York
City, and around the world. |
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Houses |
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Membership in a House
Every incoming student is
automatically assigned to a
House. During their first
year, incoming students are
‘new members of their House.
A House consists of students
in several rooms in King's
residential housing, plus a
number of commuter students.
Upperclassmen are also
members of the House and
provide leadership to
incoming students. Each
House has a Faculty and a
staff member who serve as
Advisors to the House.
Advisors are in the life and
traditions of the House.
Each House is named after a
leader who, in his or her
lifetime, emulated the
ideals of The King’s College
and influenced the world.
Each House has unique values
and traditions. |
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House Groups
New House members meet
weekly as a team for the
purpose of friendship and
spiritual growth. These
groups are typically led by
upperclassmen that have a
leadership role in the
House. |
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House Competition
Houses compete against each
other in a series of events
throughout the school year.
Elements of the competition
include The Great Race,
House GPA, Debate, City
Engagement, and a Basketball
Tournament. The Competition
operates on a point system,
with the highest-scoring
House winning cash prizes.
The Competition is designed
to be both fun and to
provide a context for
teamwork. |
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Fall Retreat
This weekend retreat takes
place every September and
includes dynamic speakers,
worship, and outdoor
activities. First year
students experience this
weekend alongside
upperclassmen, staff, and
faculty.
The King’s College Houses,
Fall Retreats and House
Competition are designed to
lay a vital foundation for
subsequent years at The
King’s College, as well as
for future leadership. After
their initial year, many
first-year students have
opportunity to provide
leadership through the
Houses, The King's Council,
or Student Organizations. In
this way, The King’s College
is characterized by a
culture in which students
lead other students. |
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Mission Opportunities |
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King's encourages all
full-time students to take
part in at least one
cross-cultural trip during
their time in college. By
taking advantage of such
opportunities, students will
be better prepared for
Christian leadership in
today’s world, wherever they
live. |
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Service and Ministry
Opportunities |
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New York City has incredible
opportunities for ministry
and service. King's has
created strategic
opportunities with key
partners to provide avenues
for students to make a
difference. A sample listing
of opportunities can be
found in the Student
Handbook. |
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Interregnum |
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Every spring The King’s
College community takes time
out from regular classes to
spend time on a single
intellectual theme of both
philosophical depth and
current public importance.
Interregnum is described
more fully under “Academic
Offerings.” |
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