The King's College - Online Education

How do I drop or add a class after the registration period?
King’s Online students and courses are subject to the same academic standards, policies, requirements, and academic calendar* as campus students, with a few exceptions. In order to drop a class, the student must submit the request in writing to the Registrar’s Office; non-participation/non-attendance will not result in a drop or withdrawal; notifying a professor of intent to drop or withdraw will not result in a drop or withdrawal until a request is submitted to the registrar**.

Drops or withdrawals are effective the date the student submits the request, not the date they intended to withdraw or stopped participating in class.

*The last day to add an online class falls earlier than the last day to add a campus class. See the academic calendar for details.

**King’s Online students who fail to log into their classes during the first week will be administratively withdrawn and will receive a refund. Later in the term, King’s Online students who fail to access their courses for two consecutive weeks will be administratively withdrawn without refunds.

Can I get a refund if I drop a class?
Yes, you can get a refund if you withdraw within the first few weeks of class. See below for schedule.

Time of Withdrawal	% of Refund
8-week term
1st week	75% Refund
2nd week	50% Refund
3rd week	25% Refund
After 3rd week	No Refund

*16-week term*
1st week	100% Refund
2nd week	75% Refund
3rd week	50% Refund
4th week	25% Refund
After 4th week	No Refund

This policy refers to refunds of tuition only. Student fees, deposits, and housing charges are non-refundable.

What are the deadlines for the drop / add period?
Online students and courses are subject to the same academic standards, policies, requirements, and academic calendar as campus students, with the exception that the last day to add an online class falls earlier than the last day to add a campus class. Students should refer to the academic calendar here for drop / add dates. Drops or withdrawals are effective the date the student submits the request, not the date they intended to withdraw or stopped participating in class

Admissions

What is the deadline for applying to King’s Online?
Applications will continue to be accepted until one week before the start of classes for each term or the classes are full. You can view the academic calendar by clicking here.

How do I apply for admission?
You can apply online by clicking here.

Is The King’s College accredited?
Yes, The King’s College is accredited. You can view our accreditation status by clicking here.

Will credits earned through King’s Online transfer elsewhere?
Colleges make their own decisions about what transfer credit/courses to accept. Please check with the school to which you hope to transfer credit for specific information.

Is there a minimum age requirement for taking King’s Online courses?
You must be a junior in high school and a minimum of 15 years in age to take a King’s Online course.

Are SAT or ACT test scores required for admission?
Degree-seeking students are required to submit SAT or ACT test scores. We do not require SAT or ACT scores from non-degree seeking students.

Class Format

How do online classes work?
King’s Online provides students a high-quality interactive learning experience, utilizing many of the same resources as traditional classes (online syllabi, traditional books, quizzes, and exams) while also engaging students with the subject matter and with their professors and classmates through video clips, audio clips, and highly interactive and rigorous discussion forums. Students will be expected to spend a substantial amount of time studying both online and offline.

For the online portion of their classes, students will access their classes through the King’s Online Portal. Once signed in, students will be able to view their syllabi, assignments, and other class resources. Each class is broken down into modules that will be outlined and linked on each class’s page. Video clips, audio clips, forums, etc. will be posted in the appropriate modules to be watched or participated in online. Some quizzes and exams will be taken online, too. (These may require the use of proctors.) Students are expected to sign into their classes at least two or three times each week, and some professors require students to interact with them and with other students through email, online video chat, and various forms of social media.

For the “offline” portion of the class, students will complete assigned readings and homework, writing papers as they would on campus and turning them in electronically. However, it is important that students don’t compartmentalize the online and offline work; many professors will encourage students to interact with each other in real time about their reading.

Can I work at my own pace?
Students may complete each module’s assignments at their chosen pace and whenever they like, as long as they meet each modules (usually weekly) deadlines. All students within a class have the same deadlines, and all coursework must be completed within the semester.

Will I listen to lectures online?
Some classes incorporate full-length audio or video lectures into their classes, and some intersperse shorter audio and video clips throughout their modules. Students listen or watch most media files online, though some classes allow you to download the lectures for offline viewing. The number of clips incorporated into each semester varies from course to course.

Are the lectures held at a specific time?
No. King’s Online classes are asynchronous, which means you can watch or listen to the lectures at the time that is most convenient to you. However, some professors hold office hours or conference calls that students are required or strongly encouraged to attend throughout the semester. Because King’s Online students have busy and varied schedules, these synchronous events are offered at various times, and professors make every effort to work with students whose schedules don’t allow them to join the events.

Do you offer orientation to King's Online Students?
Yes, new King’s Online students are required to take a short online orientation class through the King’s Online Portal a week or two before classes start. The class familiarizes students with the learning platforms and policies used by King’s Online. It also provides helpful tips on succeeding in the online class format and prompts students to complete a self-assessment of their readiness for online learning. At the end of the class, students must pass a short quiz on the material in order to access their classes.

Can I view a sample class before I apply?
Yes, you can see sample modules from several classes by clicking here.

Financial Aid & Tuition

What is the cost?
Non-matriculated Students: $800 per course
Matriculated Students: Students registering for a degree program pay the regular college tuition rates as published on our website. You can see these rates by clicking here.

Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available for matriculated students. You can learn more about the King’s financial aid program by clicking here.

Technology Questions

What computer hardware/software requirements are there?
The King’s College’s specifications for computers can be found by clicking here. Students should either own or have access to a computer meeting these specifications two weeks before the start of a class and continuing through the end of the term. In addition to these specifications, it is highly recommended that you have a webcam for online classes.

Is a dial up connection to the Internet adequate?
A dial-up connection is NOT sufficient. You will need a high speed connection because the courses utilize a significant amount of video.

What should I do if I have a technical problem with my computer?
If you have a technical problem with your computer, please contact the manufacturer or the store from which you purchased the computer.

My password doesn’t work, what do I do?
If your Student Portal password, King’s Online Portal password, or TKC e-mail password does not work, please contact Judy Samuelson at jsamuelson@tkc.edu. She will reset your password to a default password and send it to you. You will need to reset your password when you log on with your temporary password.

How so I submit my work?
You will be able to submit your work to your professor by email or through the King’s Online platform.

How do I check my grades?
Students check their individual assignment grades in the King’s Online Portal. They check final grades through their CAMS Student Portal.

Textbooks

What textbooks or supplemental materials must be purchased and how are they obtained?
You can view the books and materials required for your course through the Student Portal or you can click here to go to our online bookstore and search by course for required books.