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Both the Academic Skills Center and Disability Services share a common goal to serve a diverse student population by reducing barriers and responding to unique learning needs with individual attention and a welcoming environment. We also provide academic support through peer tutoring, learning strategy workshops, and accommodations and disability services. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment that supports classroom instruction and supplements student learning. Our office also supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across college departments.

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The Academic Skills Center is located in the Mulligan Physical Science Center, Academic Skills Center, Room M94. To access our peer tutoring, learning strategy workshops, testing center, or Accessibility and Disability Services, visit us or contact us at academicskillscenter@kings.edu or (570) 208-5841.

King's College offers students the opportunity to participate in Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) through a partnership with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Royal Warrior Battalion. The primary objective of the ROTC program is to develop leadership capabilities in all students and to train future officers for the active U.S. Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard.

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is much more than a program. It's a quest for challenges and achievements that sets you on a successful path in the Air Force and Space Force, as well as in your lifetime endeavors. AFROTC prepares you to become an officer, leader and a mentor to others while earning a college degree.

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Choose to lead and get a world class education through Army ROTC, one of the nation's top leadership programs. You can graduate with a guaranteed career as an Army Officer. The Office of ROTC is located at 110 North Franklin Street. For more information, contact Bill Ramsey at (570) 299-0737 or herbertramsey@kings.edu.

King's College athletic programs encourage students to pursue both academic and athletic success, all while building leadership skills, learning to be an effective teammate, and exercising the principles of good sportsmanship.

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Get involved in the Monarch spirit! Almost a half of our students are athletes, so we understand the drive to excel both on and off the field. King's College offers 28 NCAA Division III programs and competes within the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom, one of the oldest and largest Division III conferences in the nation. DIII student-athletes can focus their time and efforts on achieving academic excellence, as well as continuing to play the sports they love at a higher level.

"Where's the fun?!" The Office of Campus Activities and Orientation is here for you! We help new students transition and adjust to King's College with summer orientation and fall welcome programs.We develop leaders for King's Programming Board, Student Government Association, and many clubs and organizations on campus. We also support multiple events and programs outside of the classroom throughout the academic year. Homecoming Block Party, Family and Friends BINGO, Christmas Tree Lighting, Spring Fest, and Commencement Week activities are just some of the events to look forward to as a student.

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Our student leaders are excited to bring the King's community together for fun and entertaining events. You can join as a participant or sign up to be a member or leader in a club or organization. Our office will help you become part of a great community at King's. Stop by the Office of Campus Activities, located at the Sheehy Farmer Campus Center, 1FL Campus Activities Suite, Room 103A, our door is always open!

King's College Campus Ministry provides opportunities for the entire college community to grow in faith together. Rooted in the College's Catholic identity and the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross, we give witness to God's unconditional love to all through prayer, fellowship, service, and reflection. Campus Ministry serves the entire King's College community and campus ministers are available to provide support and encouragement throughout your college experience, regardless of your faith tradition.

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All are welcome in Campus Ministry! Get involved by stopping by the office, becoming a Moreau Student Minister, helping at the Chapel of Christ the King, or joining one of our fellowship groups including KingsMen, Sisters-in-Faith, Champions for Christ, or Knights of Columbus.

In addition to welcoming students of all backgrounds to grow in faith together, we also provide opportunities for prayer and worship on campus and at the Chapel, including mass, confessions, prayer services, retreats, and bible studies. For more information, visit the Campus Ministry Center at 159 North Franklin Street, the Chapel of Christ the King, or email campusministry@kings.edu.

The Office of Campus Security and Safety endeavors to provide a safe campus environment. We help students become active participants in the security of our campus. This is done with a motivated staff dedicated to being a positive resource to the campus community. Security Services also updates training guides and works with other King's departments to meet the needs of an increasingly dynamic student community.

In addition to providing a safe environment on campus with 24/7 security presence, we also function as a liaison with law enforcement and provide parking accommodations for students and employees. Campus Safety and Security is located in Ryan Hall, Room 107-108 can be reached by calling the Switchboard at (570) 208-5900 or 0 from any college extension.

We welcome commuters to consider King's College their home away from home. Ask us about our Commuter Student Resource Guide to learn about parking, inclement weather announcements, health and safety tips, and other important resources available to you while commuting.

We also provide students with engagement opportunities through the Commuter Life Association and on campus events such as Commuter Pit Stops and Commuters Connect. Find support and connect with fellow commuters and resident students through the Office of Commuter Life in the Sheehy Farmer Campus Center, 1FL, Campus Activities Suite, Room 103D.

We support the specific wants and needs of commuting students, including unique programs and leadership opportunities to connect with various offices and campus resources. We also encourage commuting students to connect with their peers and the King's College community through on-campus engagement outside of the classroom. We want commuters to ask questions, express their opinions and have their ideas heard.

The D. Leonard Corgan Library supports the mission of King's College by supporting the instructional process and serving as a gateway to global information resources. The library provides a learner-centered environment to meet the curricular and research needs of students, faculty, and staff. It offers books, study spaces, and friendly staff and faculty who provide one-on-one research assistance. We also offer 24/7 access to thousands of academic articles, eBooks, online research guides, and video tutorials, along with several online research guides and video tutorials.

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We also offer a variety of group and individual study spaces and provide a welcoming environment for study, research, and collaboration. In addition to offering academic and research support, the library offers a range of leisure reading titles, board games, puzzles, and movies. The Corgan Library is located at 14 West Jackson Street (entrance from Lane's Lane).

Mental health is important to everyone, and sometimes we all need support to maintain it. The Counseling Center is staffed by licensed and nationally certified clinicians who are dedicated to helping students thrive and succeed. We provide clinical services in a confidential, accepting, and inclusive environment. Our services help students manage things such as college adjustment, relationship or social difficulties, life stress, and grief, along with anxiety, mood, and eating disorders.

We support the mental health needs of our students by providing individual and/or group therapy at no cost to ALL full-time enrolled students. As part of that effort, we uphold a confidential, accepting, and inclusive environment that respects the inherent dignity and worth of all.

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In addition to counseling services, we offer educational workshops, programming, and outreach to the larger campus community on issues relevant to mental health and wellness. The Counseling Center runs the HOPE peer educator program, where trained students provide outreach and educational programming on topics relevant to mental health and overall wellness. The Counseling Center is located in the Administration Building, 6FL, Room A620.

The Hispanic Outreach Program connects and motivates first generation college students from similar cultural backgrounds to help each other achieve their academic goals. The program also supports a network that forges strong relationships between the local Hispanic community and King's College. For more information about services and opportunities, contact the Director or visit the office located in Hafey Marian, 6FL, Room 613.

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We offer educational services to Hispanic students that help them improve their academic success and personal development. This includes assistance outside of the classroom that improves overall student retention and graduation rates. We also encourage and recruit student volunteers in our efforts to provide services to the local community.

The King's College Honors Program welcomes highly motivated students who are curious about new ideas and inspired by great questions. Our students are serious about self-reflection, energized by dialogue, and passionate in the pursuit of knowledge across a variety of majors, minors, and professional programs. As an academic community seeking truth amidst the complex challenges of the modern world, we are committed to respecting different perspectives and being inclusive in all we do.

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Benefits of our program include smaller class sizes, supportive peers, and an honors seminar room at Hafey 511. Outside the classroom, our students enjoy the Honors Lounge in Hafey Marian, Room 504 for studying or relaxing between classes, study abroad and community service opportunities, guest lectures, weekend excursions, and a variety of fun social gatherings. We welcome interested students to reach out to jamesambury@kings.edu.

King's College Information and Instructional Technology Services (IITS) is committed to providing students, staff, and faculty with IT services that assist students in their academic journey and encourage their professional development. We offer technical support to students, assisting with hardware and software issues, troubleshooting, and resolving technical problems related to their devices, accounts, or network connectivity. We also ensure students have reliable network connectivity and Wi-Fi access, free black-and-white printing services, and Barco's wireless projection technology in classrooms and collective workspaces across campus.

IITS consists of a blend of professional staff members and our Student Support Services Team. Our professional staff members are experienced in various IT specializations, enabling them to provide expert support and guidance to students, staff, and faculty. Our Student Support Services team also includes students who are passionate about technology and are looking to develop their IT skills for their future careers. Our IITS team is accessible every day of the week, with extended operational hours.

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Offices for IITS are located in McGowan School of Business, 3FL, Room 301. If you are in need of support, visit the Help Desk. If you're interested in becoming a member of Student Support Services, please contact kevinchlipala@kings.edu. 

KC Pathways works to enhance the King's College academic experience by providing the highest level of holistic support to ACT 101, first generation, and international students through advisement, advocacy, immigration services, and various other beneficial programs. In addition to working across campus to help students successfully complete their degrees, we also promote diversity and intercultural understanding to enrich the academic and social environment of King's College.

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For more information on our services, please reach out to the Director of KC Pathways. Learn more on our KC Pathways page.

Theatre is more than a major program at King's College: it's an essential component of the institution's overall mission to nurture the skills necessary for personal and professional development. The Theatre Department is a dynamic and intensive program with experienced professors, an active production season, scheduled workshops, guest artists, and special events. The curriculum is based on a liberal arts foundation providing core courses in various aspects of theatrical arts, including history and criticism, performance, directing, design, technical production, and theatre education.We offer major and minors for students to study all aspects of theatre, both onstage and backstage. 

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King's Theatre courses and productions are open to all students on campus.from all walks of academic life. We produce four mainstage shows a year, including a classical Shakespeare piece, a musical, and two additional plays. Come make art with us! The George P. Maffei II Theatre is located in the Administration Building.

The Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs supports and promotes cultural competency throughout campus. We offer multiple opportunities for all students to create and coordinate programs that enhance their personal, social, and intellectual development. We also provide advisement and services that nurture wellness, academic success, social opportunities, personal development, and a sense of belonging to our underrepresented student populations.

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Be a presenter or spectator at our MISP Walk Around the World event where students can explore information about other countries and try their food. Check out our cultural events like our annual "It's Lit" glow-in-the-dark party or our Safe Zone LGBTQ+ awareness training. We also have numerous off-campus diversity awareness conferences and cultural trips to help you discover potential scholarship, leadership, and career opportunities.

We welcome all students to our events, socials, and trainings, and offer multiple volunteer and presenter opportunities as well. The Office of MISP is located in the Campus Activities Suite, Room 103B.

Find a musical home and family through the Music Office! By participating in one of our music ensembles, you can engage the college community in a unique way. You'll get the chance to participate in several events on and off campus, elevating them to a new level with the music you provide. Any student is welcome to participate in our ensembles. They're a great way to meet new students and get involved on campus. The friendships made by participating in a music ensemble will last far after you graduate.

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Cantores Christi Regis performs two concerts each year and sings at various events on and off campus, offering a mix of sacred, secular, classical, and modern pieces. Christian Voices provides choral singing and instrumentals for our 8 p.m. Sunday Mass and liturgical celebrations such as memorials, Taizé Prayer, and other services. The Music Office is located in John Lane House, 166 North Franklin Street, 2FL.

The King's College Print Shop is a one-stop destination on campus for digital and wide-format printing purposes. The Print Shop is dedicated to the academic, administrative, and student needs of the college, providing quality products and acute attention to detail for each job submission.

State-of-the-art technology allows the Print Shop to manage high-speed black and white, full-color, and wide format printing. This includes course materials, flyers, posters, banners, business cards and more. The shop also maintains competitive pricing, making quality printing services convenient and accessible to the college community.

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Simply place your order with us via email and we'll notify you when the request is ready to collect. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Print Shop Student Support Team, please email printshop@kings.edu. The Print Shop is located in the Holy Cross Hall Basement.

The Office of Residence Life staff strives to create a sense of community and family atmosphere for all students. We also work to nurture a residence hall experience that complements the institution's educational mission by encouraging participation in campus activities and offering numerous opportunities to forge rewarding relationships with other students. Whether it's promoting accountability, sponsoring educational resident hall activities, or offering multiple student leadership opportunities, our staff are dedicated to the academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the students living on campus.

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We're constantly working to provide students with a clean, safe, and attractive living-learning environment and foster a climate that stimulates and challenges student minds. For assistance with resident life experiences, updates about upcoming events, or to ask about leadership opportunities through our program, contact us at reslife@kings.edu or (570) 208-5856.

Student health is our passion. As the King's College Student Health team, we're committed to providing compassionate and holistic care to every student patient. For many students, this is the first time that their parent or guardian is not present when they feel sick or overwhelmed. We help students make healthy lifestyle choices while preparing them to be their own health advocate and informed health care patient.

When students visit the Student Health Center, we focus on their medical conditions while also addressing other physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Our services outside of the SHC include outreach, consultation, and health focused educational programs, activities, and events. We also guide and track the institution's overall health requirements to assure a safe environment for all faculty and students.

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We offer sick and wellness visits on site, as well as testing for the flu, COVID-19, strep throat, mono, and other ailments. We also offer over the counter medications, prescription medications (if indicated), allergy injections, nebulizer treatments, medical equipment loans, and several other health and wellness education programs. Contact us at studenthealth@kings.edu or (570) 208-5852. The Student Health Center is located at André Hall, 72 W. North Street.

The Office of Study Abroad offers students in all majors the opportunity to study internationally in over 60 countries across six continents. We also bring the world to campus via innovative virtual programs and collaborations. We offer everyone the opportunity to study abroad and foster inclusive global academic experiences that promote collaboration, curiosity, and intercultural competence. We also provide high-impact educational practice that enhances academic, career, and personal goals, and strengthens student independence, confidence, and leadership skills.

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At King's, students mature into global citizens through unique faculty mentoring in short-term programs, semester study abroad, and international research and internships, all while practicing intercultural skills, making new friends, and building resumes. Come explore the world with us! The Office of Study Abroad Office is located at 112 North Franklin Street.