We believe that a campus visit is one of the most important aspects of selecting the university that's right for you. Our tours include a meeting with a member of the admissions team, the opportunity to attend Foundation Year Programme lecture, a student-led tour of campus, and lunch in Prince Hall, the King's dining hall.
Our tours are led by first year students in the Foundation Year Programme, who are role models on campus. They are eager to show you around and answer all of your important questions. As current students, they offer first-hand knowledge and insights about campus life, academics and can share their personal experiences with you.
We are happy to provide personalized tours for you, your family and friends. Please let us know you are coming at least one week in advance by filling out a tour form.
Tour TimesNote: Visits during the academic year take about 3 hours, while visits during the summer are about 1.5 hours. |
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Academic Year (September to April) |
Summer (May to August) |
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Monday
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9:45 a.m. |
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2:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday
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9:45 a.m.
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Wednesday
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2:00 p.m. |
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Friday
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9:45 a.m.
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Friday
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2:00 p.m. |
Students will often elect to tour Dalhousie University along with King's. You may arrange a Dalhousie tour by visiting the university's website here.
Please note the following:
Please note that tours will be unavailable or modified due to class schedules or other events on the following days:
After you have visited King's, please help us to improve our service by filling out the online Campus Tour Evaluation Form.
Coming to King's for a visit? Why not check out our current events listing here?
King’s invites school groups to visit the campus Monday through Friday. Our recruitment team would be delighted to arrange a program for your group that includes a presentation given by a member of our staff, a tour of the campus and an opportunity to connect with our faculty.
Please give us at least one month’s notice to arrange your visit. Contact our recruitment team at (902) 422-1271 ext. 263.
Open Houses provide another opportunity for prospective students to see what King's is like, both inside and outside the classroom. These day-long events include presentations and Q&As, a mock FYP lecture, guided tours of campus, complementary lunch in Prince Hall, a School of Journalism information session (for those interested) and a student forum.
We offer Open Houses on Friday, October 28, 2011, Friday, February 17, 2012 or Friday and Saturday, August 10 - 11, 2012. Find a date that works for you and then RSVP using this form.
Please note: Over the holidays, although we will receive your RSVP, we will be sending email confirmations when we return to work in January. Please be assured that if you RSVP, you have a spot at the Open House. We look forward to seeing you there. Happy Holidays!
By car, the most popular route to King's College is from the north and from the Halifax International Airport, along Route 102 (Bicentennial Drive), which brings you into downtown Halifax via Bayers Road. If you're coming from the United States, you can reach Nova Scotia by driving through New Brunswick, or by using one of the ferry services connecting Maine with Yarmouth, N.S.
Flying times to Halifax:
Halifax International Airport has daily arrivals from many North American and European Cities. The airport is approximately a 20-minute drive from the King's campus but please allow extra time for inclement weather, peak traffic times and parking.
Accommodations for out-of-town guests are available at a preferred rate at the Lord Nelson Hotel, located about a 10-minute walk from campus and in close proximity to shopping, entertainment, restaurants, local attractions and bus stops. This hotel is also a destination for the airport shuttle bus service. Contact the hotel and ask for the University of King's College room rate. And please view information on other accommodations, services, attractions and maps.
Please check with our receptionist, Stephanie Boudreau, concerning availability of temporary parking passes for on-campus parking. Call just prior to your arrival (902-422-1271), or visit the reception desk in-person, located inside the front door of the Arts and Administration Building. If on-campus parking is unavailable, you may park on the streets surrounding the campus.
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