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COMMUTER STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE
Commuter Life Since commuter students make up an important component of King’s, the Office of Campus Activities and Commuter Life is proud to provide programs and re- sources that will make your jour- ney enriching and informative. The office is here to make it easier for commuter students to ask questions, get connected to cam- pus & community resources, and to advocate on your behalf. In addition, the office also provides programs and leadership oppor- tunities specifically for commuter students. The office works with an “open door policy” to invite students to use the services we provide. As a part of the King’s family, we encourage you to “Get Involved”, take advantage of what King’s has to offer, make new friends, and feel at home. Taking advantage of these resources is the key to staying connected. We encourage commuters to invest their time and energy on campus; to become involved and engaged; to consider King’s a home away from home. The resources outlined here are highlighted to help you make the most of your time at King’s. This is a brief overview of services available, please refer to your Student Handbook for a full description. If you have any questions, stop by our office located on the first floor of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, or call (570) 208-5966. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Commuter Council The Commuter Council strives to give voice, community, and opportunities to commuter students. The Council is made up of five commuter students who represent the Commuter Life Association, Campus Activities, Student Government and the commuter population. The group supports and advocates for all commuter students and their needs on campus. Along with the Coordinator of Commuter Life, the council meets monthly to discuss the needs of commuter students. Commuter Life Association (CLA) CLA is here to foster community and involvement among commuter students. This group meets throughout the semester to discuss and plan events that are of particular interest to commuting stu- dents. The club is designed to encourage commuters to get to know other commuting students and provide social opportunities. All commuters are welcome to become involved with the Commuter Life Association at any point throughout the academic year. Commuter Resource Guide
Commuter Pit Stops
Black and white checkered flags signal the day of
a Pit Stop. Flags are hung from the light posts on
campus to advertise the day of the event. Through-
out the semester, Commuter Pit Stops will be of-
fered, which provide you with opportunities to take
a break from your busy schedule and have some-
thing to eat and catch up with friends and events on
campus.
Pit Stops are located in the Campus Activities suite
and are held each month. We are offering two times
for Pit Stops: 11am-1:30pm or 3pm - 5:30pm.
Check the advertisment for times of each Pit Stop.
Information on upcoming events, and refreshments
are available for commuter students. Students can
stop in grab a quick bite to eat, talk with the staff-
and be on the go again!
Commuter Station
A hospitality room with a drink refrigerator,
microwave, Keurig and other quick drink items.
Water, coffee, tea, and soda are available as well
as breakfast items and snacks. The station is a
popular stop for commuter students.
Lockers
Lockers are available each semester on a first
come, first served basis.
The Office of Campus Activities rents lockers
for the fall and spring semesters to commuting
students. Locker rental fees are $5.00 for the full
academic year. All locks used are supplied by
the office. All locks must be removed and the
locker cleared of contents at the end of the spring
semester.
To rent a locker, please stop by the Office of
Campus Activities, first floor of the Sheehy-
Farmer Campus Center.
Lockers are located in the Lower Level of the
Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center.
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Leadership Opportunities
The Leadership Program seeks to provide a variety of experiences in order to enhance leadership
qualities in students. Students will have opportunities to develop:
• Oral presentation skills along with use of technology
• Ethical decision-making
• Confidence and skills to facilitate positive change
• Appreciation for people who are different from us
• Increased self-awareness and self-confidence
• Ability to apply formal learning to life experiences
The Leadership Program offers formal education by means of non-credit learning experiences. A
unique characteristic of the program is the emphasis in each of its components on the study of
ethical decision-making and the diversity of our society.
Emerging Leaders Program:
This program is for first-year and sophomore students who have an interest in pursuing leader-
ship roles on or off campus. It includes topics such as leadership skills, leadership styles, group
process, motivation, ethics, and diversity.
Spring Leadership Conference:
This annual conference began in 1992 as a means of introducing new leaders to the elements
of leadership styles, motivation, and process. The conference features nationally or regionally
known leadership facilitator(s) along with sessions that focus on the needs of student organiza-
tions at King’s.
Intercollegiate Leadership:
This is a program sponsored by six local colleges/universities and Leadership Wilkes-Barre. The
program includes six day-long leadership experiences throughout the academic year. It cov-
ers topics such as leadership skills, diversity, community issues/visioning, the media, justice/
governance, and community services. The College selects seven students, usually sophomores,
and juniors, to participate in the program. Applications are available each fall semester from the
Campus Activities Office.
Leadership Opportunities:
Involvement through over thirty-five student organizations: over 200 students hold leadership
positions.
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Clubs and Organizations
There are a large number of organizations to support academic, social, and special interests. These
provide students with opportunities for leadership, diversified recreation, and the development of
special abilities and skills. The September Activities Fair provides an opportunity to become in-
volved in these groups.
ACADEMIC
Accounting Association MUSIC AND ARTS
Economics and International Business Club Campion Society
King’s College Chapter of The Society for Human Resource Management King’s Players
(SHRM)/Human Resources Management Association Monarch Dancers
Pre-Health Professions Society Music Ensembles at King’s
SCOP (fine arts magazine)
ARTS & SCIENCES ORGANIZATIONS
Academy of Biological Sciences (Biology Club) SERVICE
Education Club Blood Council
History Society Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Mathematics & Computer Sciences Club Foundation for the International Medical Relief
Neuroscience Club of Children (FIMRC)
Pre-Law Society Knights of Columbus
Psychology Club Rotaract Club
Sigma Kappa Tau (EKT-women)
HEALTH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Lester Saidman Student Society (PA Club) SPECIAL INTEREST
Pre Professional Physician Assistant Society Anime Club
Sports Medicine Society Coding Club
Commuter Life Association
INTERNATIONAL Environmental Awareness and Outdoors Club
Multicultural/International Club Gay Straight Alliance GSA
Saudi Student Club King’s Comic Book Club
ROTC
MEDIA & PUBLISHING Ski and Snowboard Club
The Crown (student newspaper) Student Alumni Association
Regis (yearbook)
Email: regis@kings.edu
WRKC (radio station)
Commuter Resource Guide
Parking
Vehicle registration and campus parking are coordinated through the
Campus Safety and Security Office.
All student vehicles parked on campus need to be registered with the office and obtain a parking
hang tag. Parking tags must be displayed in vehicles when parking in college lots.
See campus map for parking lot locations. For more information on parking:
https://www.kings.edu/life_at_kings/resources_for_success/parking_safety_security
Parking On Campus and In the Neighborhood
All students, full and part time, must adhere to all College policies regarding parking on campus, and
abide by local laws for parking in the city. The following are some specific examples relevant to parking
on campus and in the surrounding neighborhood.
• Some local homeowners have designated permit-parking-only spaces. Only the homeowner and their guests
may park in these areas. Students illegally parking in permit-parking-only areas will receive a parking violation
ticket. The student’s vehicle will then be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.
• There is no student parking allowed in front of the townhouses on North Franklin Street (in the same block as
Holy Cross Hall). These spaces are for townhouse resident use only. Students ignoring this parking instruction
are in violation of College policy for failure to follow a directive issued by the Student Affairs Office.
• Students may only park in legal parking spaces. The block of Franklin Street north of Jackson Street has clearly
marked metered parking spaces. Non-metered spaces are not legal parking places. Students will receive a
parking violation ticket if parked in such non-metered spaces.
• Do not park in front of fire hydrants, driveways, alleyways, or streets.Violators should expect to receive a
parking violation ticket and towed at the owner’s expense.
• Students are not permitted to park on Harrison Street, behind the Scandlon Center (gym). The opposite side of
Harrison Street is a fire lane. Parking a motor vehicle in a fire lane will result in ticketing and towing at the
vehicle owner’s expense.
• King’s College reserves the right to restrict parking in any on campus parking lot due to weather conditions and
special events on campus. When a restriction is to occur, the Department of Campus Safety and Security will
make an announcement via email, in a timely manner, announcing the restriction, location, time period and
reason for restriction.
• King’s College students with a campus parking pass/hang tag are allowed to park in the Holy Cross Hall lot and
McGowan Hall lot during the weekends from Friday night to Monday 5:00 a.m. Those parking violating the policy
will be ticketed ($25.00) and repeat offenders will be towed and ticketed.
• Parking in the small lot on the south side of Flood Hall is restricted to the individuals who rent those spaces.
The rental company will have unauthorized cars towed from the lot at the vehicle owner’s expense.
• There is no student parking allowed in any lot designated for employee or other non-student use. Lots clearly
marked as reserved for guests or the Admissions Department are restricted for only those purposes.
Meter Parking
Meter parking is available on adjacent streets. All meter parking is enforced by the Wilkes Barre
Police Department.
Campus Shuttle
A complete schedule of shuttles can be found online at www.kings.edu. Request for rides can also
be made to or from any of the College parking lots or buildings. The schedule for the shuttle can be
found on the King’s website under the MyKing’s page. Changes or revisions to the schedule will be
sent to Student Announcements.
An additional shuttle will be running to support rides to and from the Penn Ave lot
All rides between 5PM and 10PM (Mon-Fri) will be by request only.
Shuttle requests can be made by either contacting Switchboard (570-208-5900) or any Security Desk.
Shuttle service will provide rides within a 2 mile area of campus.
Request for rides can also be made to or from any of the College’s parking lots or buildings.
SHUTTLE SERVICE - SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
The weekend shuttle service will operate from 11:00AM until 4:00PM
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Campus Safety and Security
College recognizes the importance of safety and security on campus. Therefore, the College maintains
its own Safety and Security Services Department. Security officers are on duty 24 hours-a-day through-
out the year. Selected,well trained members of the Campus Safety and Security Department are armed.
Students may contact security at any time regarding emergencies, problems, or for information by
dialing “0” from campus telephones, or (570) 208-5900 from off- campus locations. Students may also
go directly to the College switchboard located on the main floor of the Corgan Library by entering
through the doors from Lane’s Lane.
The Executive Director of the Campus Safety and Security Office is located in Alumni Hall, room 107.
Students may call the Director at (570) 208-8103 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Students may leave non-emergency messages after hours.
The College switchboard is located on the main level of the Corgan Library. Enter through the doors
from Lane’s Lane. The switchboard telephone number is 570-208-5900. The switchboard is accessible
twenty-four hours a day.
Emergency Notification System
King’s College uses CampusShield as our emergency notification provider.
With CampusShield, you can receive and report emergencies with just a few taps or swipes on your smart-
phone. Get the FREE app in the Google Play Store or the App Store. Set up the app using the video above
as guidance. The Emergency Notification System provides notifications via text, email, or voice call on emer-
gencies ranging from weather delays, emergency weather incidents, suspicious activity, and more. All campus
members should sign up to stay informed and sign up with their King’s email address.
If you are a parent or if you do not have a smart phone, you can registering with our system at https://portal.
publicsafetycloud.net/community-alerts/kings-college
App features include:
Emergency Button – Directly connects you to campus safety forces
Anonymous Tip – Anonymously submit tips and safety concerns with photos / videos.
FriendWatch – If your pre-set timer hits 0:00, your emergency contacts are notified.
Campus Resources – Stay updated by accessing a multitude of campus resources.
Maps – Connect to your campus maps.
Shuttle Service – Get active shuttle information for campus transportation convenience.
Should you have any questions regarding our new emergency notification system, please address your ques-
tions to help@kings.edu
Escort Service
• Escort Service will be given on a first come, first served basis. Escort Service is a priority for
King’s College Safety and Security Department but due to service calls on campus or multi
calls for escorts, security may not be able to respond immediately for the escort. Therefore,
students, staff, and faculty requesting escorts should take precautions to ensure personal
safety, such as staying in their vehicle, waiting for the escort in a well-lit area, or remain inside
a building until security arrives for the service.
• When calling for an escort, the caller should give the switchboard a cellular telephone
number for the caller, if the same is available.
• Security officers, through the Switchboard Operator, will endeavor to give the requestor an
estimate time of arrival for the escort service.
• Escorts are not provided for off campus entertainment or leisure.
• Escorts are not provided to and from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport unless approved by
either the Executive Director or Operations Director of Campus Safety and Security.
The King’s College Campus Safety and Security Department provides officer escorts to all members of the
King’s College Community upon request. Any member of the faculty, staff, or student body may request a
security escort to any point on Campus. Contact the Security Office at
(570) 208-5900; a uniformed security officer will be assigned to assist you.
For further information regarding security escorts, contact the Executive Director of Safety and Security at
(570) 208-8103.
Commuter Resource Guide
Severe Weather Days
A. Announcement of College Closures, Delayed Openings or Compressed Class Schedules:
Decisions regarding the closure of offices or the cancellation or alternate scheduling for
day classes (8 AM to 4 PM) will normally be communicated by 6:15 AM. Announcements
regarding Evening Classes (5 PM or later start time) may be made in the early morning, but
no later than 3 PM. Notifications can be accessed through:
1. The College’s emergency 911 Cellular notification system via text alert.**
2. King’s College email
3. Snowline - For current information on compressed schedules or cancelled classes,
please call the SNOWLINE at (570) 208-5979. Please do not call the College switchboard.
4. Local television stations: WNEP and WYOU
B. Decision Making Process and Prudent Discretion:
1. Factors: Decisions regarding inclement weather will be based on weather forecasts,
campus conditions and the conditions surrounding the College. When weekday
classes are normally scheduled inclement weather decisions are made by the Associate
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students , and the Associate Vice
President for Academic Success. The decision regarding weekend classes is made by
the Associate Vice President for Academic Success. When classes are not in session the
decision is made by the Associate Vice President for Facilities and Procurement.
2. Discretion for Commuting Students: The College recognizes that commuting
students come from a wide geographic area and that road conditions may vary greatly
throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Common sense and good judgment should
guide students as to whether or not to attempt travelling to the College, or if early
departure from campus is required. We anticipate that the faculty will respect student
judgment in these matters. In such situations, students should make every effort to
notify an instructor in advance regarding their inability to travel to campus. If advance
contact cannot be made, students should speak to their instructors about absence(s)
upon returning to campus.
3. Discretion for Employees: Staff members need to contact their supervisors, and
faculty notify the Office of Academic Affairs, if when the College is open, but due to
weather conditions, the employee is unable to get to campus.
C. Specific Announcements regarding Classes: include cancellation of day and or evening classes,
a compressed schedule, early closings or a noon-time start.
1. Cancellation of Day and/or Evening Classes: Depending on the forecast, the College may
decide to cancel both day and evening classes, or to cancel one or the other.
2. Noon-time Opening: The College will open at noon and the regular schedule of day and
evening classes will resume. Classes which begin at noon or after will be held at the scheduled time.
3. Early Closing: The College will announce early closings and dismissals as needed.
4. Compressed Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tuesday, Thursday
(35-Minute Periods - 10 minutes between classes) (50-Minute Periods - 10 minutes between classes)
Regular Schedule Compressed Schedule Regular Schedule Compressed Schedule
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Classes Begin at Noon/College Offices Open at Noon Option
The College will open at noon, and the regular schedule of day and evening classes will resume; i.e., classes normally
scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. will not be held.
**Students and employees may sign up to have these messages sent to their cell phones at:
https://www.kings.edu/mykings/emergency_notifications
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Commuter Student Overnight Program*
Overnight housing due to inclement weather, unforeseen circumstances, campus events or late academic com-
mitments is available to commuter students. The policies and procedures below outline how commuters can stay
overnight on campus for those times when they need the convenience of being on campus.
• A limited amount of rooms are available.
• Room reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made through the Office of Resi-
dence Life. An Overnight Housing Agreement will need to be completed.
• All rooms are double-occupancy. You may be assigned to a room with another person of the same gender.
• Commuters & visitors staying overnight will need to bring linens for the bed.
• Key pick-up is between 1pm-4pm Monday-Friday at the Office of Residence Life, on the 1st floor of the Campus
Center. Room keys are issued and the commuter is responsible for this key.
• Loss of key will result in a fee.
During your stay:
• Your college ID will be programmed for access to the appropriate residence hall building.
• You may stay in the room until 11am following the day you check in. You may use this space for no more than
two consecutive nights.
• Please remove all personal items from room when checking out.
Designated rooms are maintained within the residence hall community. Therefore, commuters staying in the resi-
dence halls should abide by all community standards. Please follow all posted regulations.
Students are responsible for the behavior of their guests. The College defines guests as non-student individuals
visiting or accompanying a student on campus, or at a King’s-sponsored or King’s-organized event, whether that
event is held on or off campus. A guest is a non-student who is invited by the student.
Students are responsible for the behavior of people in their dwelling, including College residence halls, College-
operated apartments, and off-campus housing.
The student agrees to adhere to all College policies that apply to the residence space they occupy including but
not limited to visitation, residence hall access, alcohol and drugs, pets, weapons. College regulations and policies
are published in the Student Handbook, College Catalogue and related materials.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What should students bring?
Students should bring everything that they require for an overnight stay including toothbrush/toothpaste,
pillows, towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner, and sheets for an XL twin bed.
Will King’s College reimburse a student for stolen or damaged personal items?
King’s College is not responsible for a student’s personal belongings.
Are there locks on resident students’ rooms?
Each room in College-owned housing has a keyed door lock. Both residents of a room are issued a key and
are to lock their doors whenever they are not in their room.
Are members of the opposite sex allowed to visit in rooms?
Yes.Visitation in the living areas of the residence halls by persons of the opposite sex is permitted during the
following hours: Sunday through Thursday 10am to Midnight, Friday and Saturday 10am to 2am. Guests must
follow the sign-in procedures for the building in which they are visiting.
How is the room furnished?
The room is furnished with a bed for each student, one dresser, one closet, and one desk and chair. Students
must provide their own bedding during their stay.
*pending availability
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Esseff Hall:
Female residence hall - traditional double style rooms
with two common bathrooms on each floor; each floor
also has its own common television lounge.
Features:
• Air-conditioning
• Twin XL bed, desk, desk chair, dresser and closet
• Laundry facilities
• Computer lab located in the lobby
• 24 hour staffed security desk
• ID card access to the building and elevators
• ADA accessible
• Staffed with five resident assistants and five resident counselors
A floorplan of a typical floor in Esseff Hall
Holy Cross Hall:
Male residence hall - traditional double style rooms with one common bathroom on each floor;
each floor also has its own common television lounge.
Features:
• Air-conditioning
• Twin XL bed, desk, desk chair, dresser and closet
• Laundry facilities
• Computer lab located in the lobby
• 24 hour staffed security desk
• ID card access to the building and elevators
• ADA accessible
• Staffed with 10 resident assistants and 9 resident counselors
Commuter Resource GuideCampus Ministry
Campus Ministry welcomes students of all faiths and those searching for a religious tradition, who
desire to develop and nurture their spiritual lives, to participate in its many opportunities for reflection,
service, and worship. Our Catholic tradition calls us to be faithful disciples of Jesus which includes gra-
cious hospitality to all.
Sunday worship forms the heart of the College’s liturgical life. King’s students serve as lectors, altar
servers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, hospitality ministers and cantors. Campus Minis-
try provides training and ongoing spiritual formation for these ministries. Weekday masses are celebrat-
ed in the Chapel of Christ the King and in Holy Cross Hall. The sacrament of reconciliation is available
at scheduled times each week or anytime by appointment. Worship at the College also includes: Taize
Prayer, Interfaith Prayer, Evening Prayer, Eucharistic, Rosary, and the Stations of the Cross. Campus Min-
istry also assists students in finding houses of worship of their own religious tradition.
Campus Ministry works closely with students to develop and implement spiritual formation oppor-
tunities to meet students’ needs. The Campus Ministry Advisory Council, made up of student leaders,
helps to brainstorm new ideas; students serve as retreat team leaders and facilitators; students lead
Campus Renew, a small group faith sharing program for college students; class officers develop spiritual
programming opportunities for their classmates; the R.C.I.A. program welcomes students into deeper
life and fellowship within the church; and the College’s Knights of Columbus sponsor faith sharing and
service opportunities.
The Campus Ministers are available to accompany students in their spiritual journeys by listening and
sharing their own experience of faith.
Campus Ministry is a place where students’ gifts are shared, leadership is fostered and faith is nurtured.
MASS SCHEDULE: Chapel of Christ the King. https://www.kings.edu/life_at_kings/campus_ministry/
daily_mass_schedule
Contact information: Campus Ministry Center, Corner of Jackson and North Franklin Streets,
(570) 208-5890
Shoval Center
King’s College is comprised of caring students, faculty, and staff who actively collaborate with the wider com-
munity. The Shoval Center encourages this engagement by promoting ongoing volunteer work, service learning,
and social justice programs. King’s community members who wish to offer their services to the community may
consult the Shoval Center for help with ideas, coordination, and planning. Shoval Center responds to community
requests for assistance by engaging the knowledge, expertise, and resources of King’s College. The Shoval Center
is located in the Sherrer House at 171 N. Franklin Street.
The Shoval Center is active in ten main areas.
• Service-learning classes
• Community volunteering
• S.E.R.V.E. alternative break trips: Fall SERVE; Winter SERVE; Spring SERVE
• Community-based work study
• AmeriCorps VISTA
• Social Justice Education and Action Programs
• Community-based faculty research
• College-wide civic engagement efforts
For more information, please visit or contact the Shoval Center at 171 N. Franklin St., (570)208-8058, or email
williambolan@kings.edu.
Commuter Resource GuideStudent Health Center
The Student Health Center is staffed by a full time registered nurse, a full time physician assistant direc-
tor, and a part-time physician, medical assistant, nurse practitioner and physician assistant. Hours are 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday during the academic year. Call ahead appointments are necessary.
Services include evaluation and treatment of illness or injury, point of care testing for COVID, mono, strep,
flu A and B, glucose testing, urinalysis, select prescription and over the counter medications, nebulizer treat-
ments on site, medical equipment loan program for crutches, nebulizer, humidifier, and heating pads, allergy
injections per policy, tuberculosis testing, weight monitoring, and BP checks. Patient education is emphasized
and sincere effort is put forth to deliver as much care as possible in the health center to avoid unnecessary
emergency room or urgicenter visits.
Any full-time student seeking treatment in the student health center must have a completed health history
and physical examination on file (performed within one year of the date of matriculation) prior to consulta-
tion or being seen by a student health center clinician.
All resident, commuter, and off-campus students are required to provide two (2) dates of immunization
against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR). Students born before January 1957 are considered immune and do
not need proof of MMR immunizations. Beginning in the Fall Semester 2021, all students are required to
obtain a COVID vaccine. The vaccine should be completed 2 weeks prior to return to campus, which for
Moderna and Pfizer would be 2 weeks after the second dose, and for Johnson and Johnson 2 weeks after
the one dose.
Commuter and off-campus students who have submitted a completed health form may use the student
health center on a fee-for–service basis or opt in for an unlimited use semester plan. The fees are charged
to the student’s business account only after a service is rendered.
Library
The primary purpose of the D. Leonard Corgan Library is to provide information and information services
for students and faculty in an environment that encourages learning and critical inquiry. Because the educa-
tion process involves not only the acquisition of specific knowledge, but also the development of critical
thinking and information skills, the library faculty and staff strive to provide resources and services that best
support the curriculum and independent study. The library provides students and faculty with an online
catalog and access to databases. The building has areas for single-person studying, several group study rooms
with mounted whiteboards in nearly each room, and over 60 computers with printing capability.
The library building is open twenty four-hours a day for study. Hours are subject to change.
During the academic year, library services are normally provided (subject to change):
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Library hours are extended for the week before and during final exams for the fall and spring semesters.
Exceptions to library hours will be posted at the library’s entrance.
William S. Scandlon Physical Education Center
The William S. Scandlon Physical Education Center is the most complete facility of its kind in the area. It
houses a swimming pool, racquetball courts, a wrestling facility, wellness center, a state of the art Sports
Medicine Clinic, Recreation Center and the McGrane Gymnasium. In addition, athletics administration of-
fices and the Sports Information Director are located in the Center. Coaches’ offices are located in sev-
eral facilities on campus. Please contact the Athletics Department office to locate a specific coach.
Commuter Resource GuideClass Attendance and Excessive Absences Policy
Class Attendance: Regular class attendance is required of all students. King’s College regards student
participation in class as essential to the learning process. Excessive student absences are an indication that
the student may need some assistance to complete his or her course work successfully. In general, the
attendance policy for each course is determined by the instructor and stated on the course syllabus. Each
instructor is expected to explain carefully the attendance policy for his or her course, including the condi-
tions under which missed course work may be made up and the number of absences permitted before
penalties may be incurred.
Student Responsibility Regarding Absence from Class:
Notification of Faculty: Academic diligence and courtesy requires that students notify a faculty member
for any and every absence, and provide, if possible, documentation regarding the reason for the absence.
The student is always responsible for contacting the instructor to arrange to make up class work missed.
Notification of the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students: The stu-
dent is to notify and provide appropriate documentation to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
and Dean of Students Office (Dean of Students Office- studentaffairs@kings.edu or 570-208-5875), at the
time of the absences, for the following circumstances:
1. Extended absences from class (three or more consecutive class days)
2. Absence due to family emergencies and special circumstances
3. One or Two Days Absence from class
Documentation for Absences: The student is to provide documentation for any absence to the As-
sociate Vice President and Dean of Students Office for the student file and is to keep a copy to show
their faculty members upon request. Documentation is required in most circumstances,The Associate Vice
President and Dean of Students Office will notify the student’s instructors and other appropriate offices on
campus regarding extended absences and absences due to family emergencies and special circumstances.
The Dean of Students Office will not notify faculty regarding one or two day absences. Documentation
may be a doctor’s note, copy of an obituary, notification of appearance at court or jury duty, etc. When the
absence is due to the death of a family member or friend, the student must provide to the Associate Vice
President and Dean of Students Office the name of the person who passed, and their relationship to the
student prior to the instructors being notified. The student is to provide the Associate Vice President and
Dean of Students Office a copy of the obituary and may need to provide a copy to their faculty upon re-
turn to classes. For absences of three days of more due to illness, the student must provide medical docu-
mentation.
Notification of Faculty Regarding Absences Due to College-Sanctioned Activities: Students
must inform their instructors in advance and as early as possible regarding absences related to College-
sanctioned activities. Students are required to complete all assignments missed due to such absences.
Students may obtain appropriate written documentation for absences due to participation in College-sanc-
tioned activities via:
• The Chairperson of the Theatre Department for College theater productions
• The Athletics Director’s Office, for intercollegiate athletics
• The Faculty Advisor or Associate Vice President for Student Success and Retention,
for academic related activity
• The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Office, for leadership programs.
While the College does not set a limit on the number of absences due to participation in College-spon-
sored activities, it does expect students to act responsibly in choosing course schedules that minimize con-
flicts between academic and non-academic obligations. (See Student Handbook for the complete policy)
Commuter Resource GuideTutoring Program
The King’s College Tutoring Program creates an environment for success, providing student-to-student as-
sistance through individual, group and scheduled evening drop-in tutoring. Students build independence and
effective learning habits through active-learning, increased confidence and improved study habits. Tutoring
provides course-content assistance to students, free of charge, in most disciplines.
Tutors are selected through an interview process and the recommendation from their instructors or the
tutorial coordinator. Qualified tutors must receive at least a grade of B+ or above in the courses being
tutored or demonstrate equivalent experience. Tutors gain professional development through training and
actual work experience. The King’s College Tutoring Program is certified by the College Reading and Learn-
ing Association (CRLA). Tutors, who meet specific requirements, may receive recognition as a certified
tutor through CRLA. King’s College has been certified at Levels I and II.
The program utilizes two tutoring modalities: scheduled evening drop-in tutoring sessions and individual
tutoring.
Information and Instructional Technology Services - IITS
IITS is responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the College’s electronic and digital communi-
cations and information technology systems. In addition to desktop computing and printing services, IITS
manages media services, instructional design, email, telephones, networking (including wireless) and network
security, Ellucian Colleague (WebAdvisor), and website support.
To maintain the reliable and efficient operation of the College’s IT systems, IITS plans carefully, using such
tools as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) to ensure support and maintenance for all academic, business,
student, and human resources computing. IITS also develops and supports classroom and instructional cur-
riculum design and IT-related infrastructure installation and support. To keep all of these systems up and
running, the division’s regular staff of 18 (which includes three managers) is reinforced by the 15-member
Student Support Services Team.
IITS’s commitment to the King’s College mission and the Holy Cross tradition of education is evident in
the dedicated support it brings to the systems and services that are vital to the success of the community.
Recent examples of that commitment include replacing the entire campus network and adding 400 wireless
access points (AP), installing a new Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone system, and adding a new network storage
system (SAN – Storage Area Network). IITS has moved all student email accounts—and is in the process
of moving all faculty/staff accounts—to Microsoft Office 365 services. The division also has made all of the
Microsoft Office applications available to all faculty/staff/students free of charge.
From computer software problems to questions about the new phone system, the IITS HelpDesk is the por-
tal for support for all IITS-maintained services. The HelpDesk is located in McGowan 302, and walk-in visits
are always welcome, although it’s usually more convenient to call (570-208-5900 – HELP (4357)) or send an
email message (help@kings.edu) to request support. Detailed information about IITS support and services
can be found on the MyKings page (my.kings.edu) on the King’s College website.
Computer Labs: McGowan Hall, Corgan Library, Esseff and Holy Cross Lobbies, Sheehy Farmer Campus
Center. (for a complete listing of hours see Student Handbook)
Commuter Resource GuideCollege Identification Cards All full-time students are issued a permanent identification card (ID) card. ID’s must be carried at all times and are to be presented at the request of any College official or police official, unless it is being held at the Esseff Hall or Holy Cross Hall security desk while the student is visiting in the hall in accordance with the hall access/escort policy. Failure to carry a College ID card will result in a disciplinary referral. ID cards are used for building and room access, some parking lot access, King’s cash, library loans and meal plans. Lost identification cards must be reported immediately to the Residence Life Office. Unless report- ed, the student will be held responsible for any fraudulent use. Cost of replacement cards is $15.00; this fee is payable upon application for a replacement card and may not be billed to a student’s ac- count. Replacement ID’s and temporary cards are only available during the normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Temporary ID cards, valid for no more than one meal period, will also be issued to students who re- port their cards misplaced but not lost or stolen. The temporary pass will be turned over to Dining Services when the student uses it for their meal plan. King’s Cash Your King’s ID Card also includes a King’s Cash account, which can be used like a debit/credit card. Once funded, the account balance will decline with each use. The King’s Cash Program permits students to make purchases in the College food service loca- tions, campus vending or laundry machines, and the College bookstore and other participating off-campus merchants by using their College ID card. All King’s Cash deposits by students, parents, guardians and employees must be made at the PHIL station in the first floor lobby of the Sheehy - Farmer Campus Center, or online at https://kingscash-sp.blackboard.com/eaccounts. King’s Cash funds are not available for cash withdrawals. Any balance remaining at the end of an academic year will be transferred to the next academic year for use by the student. Graduating seniors may request a refund of their unused balance by contacting the Business Office. Requested refunds will be paid by check and will be sent to the requestor at their permanent address. Commuter Resource Guide
Meal Plans for Commuters
Even though you may not live on campus, students living in local apartments or commuting
from home deserve to experience the same dining options as students living on campus.
• Choose from apartment/commuter plans or any of the resident plans
• Block plans, or meal swipes, allow students to use their meal swipes however they wish
through out the semester (use 5 meal swipes one week and 3 the next)
• Meals will carry from week to week, but not from semester to semester. Plans will reset
each semester.
• Some meal plans also come with Flex Dollars, which is a declining balance account that can
be used for food in any dining venue on campus to purchase meals, snacks, and beverages.
For further information: www.dineoncampus.com
Campus Restaurants
Susquehanna Place - Administration
King’s Court - Campus Center Featuring daily entrée specials and made to or-
Enjoy entrees, sides, homemade desserts, and der salads and sandwiches. Enjoy locally roasted
made to order action stations for one meal
coffee and On-the-Go options in our newly
swipe.
renovated facility with study rooms!
Connerton’s Cafe - Campus Center Chick-fil-A at Alley
Made to order subs, sandwiches , and other Center for Health Sciences
favorites. Breakfast sandwiches available in Featuring the classic breaded chicken sandwich,
the morning and locally roasted coffee all nuggets, grilled nuggets, grilled chicken sandwich,
day. Place your order at easy to use touch- waffle fries and classic Chick-fil-A lemonade and
screen digital kiosks. ice tea. Dine outside on adjoining patio area.
Monarch Mart - Campus Center
On campus convenience store stocked with wide
selection of snacks and grab and go items.
Commuter Resource GuideSheehy-Farmer Campus Center
The Campus Center is a great place
for commuters to relax and meet up
with fellow commuters during their
“free time” on campus.
The lower level features Connerton’s
Cafe, Monarch Market, the game
room, pool tables, computers, large
screen TV lounge, and commuter
lockers.
On the main level are the commuter
mailboxes, a lounge area, computer
lounge, the art gallery, student offices
as well as the Office of Campus
Activities and Commuter Life.
Campus Activities
The Office of Campus Activities, in collaboration with student leaders, develops social programs
for students, provides a transition to campus life through the New Student Orientation Program,
and empowers student leaders. The office is staffed with the Director of Campus Activities and
New Student Orientation, and Coordinator for Campus Activities and Commuter Life. Both the
director and coordinator work with student groups on campus to advise them on the planning of
events, fundraisers, and other group functions. This includes working with the Student Government
Association and class officers. Every effort is made to have a wide variety of events for resident
and commuter students at the College.
Campus Activities sponsors events both on and off campus throughout the year. Events are
open to all full time students.
Campus Mailbox/E-Mail
Each student has a campus mailbox and e-mail account. Official notices and correspondence along
with information on college activities are sent to students through campus mailboxes and college
email. Students are accountable for all information sent to their campus mailbox and email ac-
count. It is the sole responsibility of the student to check his or her mailbox frequently to keep
informed of deadlines and changes in College policies and regulations, as well as correspondence
from College offices. Commuter student mailboxes are located on the main level of the Sheehy-
Farmer Campus Center. Mailbox numbers and combinations are emailed to a student’s King’s
email address by the Registrar the first week of class.
Post Office
The Campus Post Office is located on the ground floor of the Mulligan Physical Sciences Center.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm. If you can’t remember your mail-
box number or combination, bring your ID to the Post Office for that information. Box numbers
and combinations can not be given out over the phone or via email for security reasons. Stamps
can be purchased during business hours.
ATM
On campus there is an automatic teller machine (ATM) located in the Toole Lobby, Sheehy-Farmer
Campus Center.
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• Burke Auditorium • Leo’s Den • Miner’s Memorial
Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • Parent’s Corner Fountain • Chick fil A
Administration Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Monarch Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mulligan Center for Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
• Office of Financial Aid Holy Cross Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
• Registrar Office of Admission- Hessel Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Penn Ave Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
• Bursar Athletic Recruitment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Site of Future King’s College Bookstore . . . . . . . 47
• Business Office Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• Counseling Center ROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Parking
Mulligan Physical Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Alumni Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 N. Main St./W. Union - Holy Cross Lot . . . LOT–A
• Academic Advisement Office 107 N. Franklin Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Union St. - McGowan Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . LOT–B
• Academic Skills Center • Achievement Plus Office Jackson St. - Upper Court House Lot . . . . . .LOT–C
• Post Office • International Student Services Office W. North St. - Church Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOT–D
Charles E. & Mary Parente Life Sciences Center . . 5 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 N. Franklin St. - N. Franklin Lot . . . . . . . . LOT–E
Marie Luksic Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 N. Main St./W. North St./N. Main St. -
John J. Lane House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Flood Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOT–F
Kilburn House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 D. Leonard Corgan Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 N. Main St. - Scandlon Gym Lot . . . . . . . .LOT–G
Environmental Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 • Switchboard/Security (Open 24/7) N. Main St. - O’Hara Hall Lot. . . . . . . . . LOT–H
Moreau Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gym Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 W. Jackson St. - Staff Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOT–I
Andre Hall (Student Health Center) . . . . . . . . . 11 Leo Flood Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 N. Franklin St. - C.S.C. Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . LOT–J
Chapel of Christ the Kings at the George Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Rear N. Franklin St. - C.S.C. Lot. . . . . . . . LOT–K
and Giovita Maffei Family Commons . . . . . . 12 Thomas J. O’Hara Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 North St. Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOT–AA
• Office of Graduate Admission • Early Learning Center N. Washington St. Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOT–CC
• Office of International Recruitment Scandlon Physical Education Center . . . . . . . . . 37 E. Jackson St. - Alumni Lot . . . . . . . . . . LOT–DD
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Esseff Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Washington St./Bennett St. -
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Regina Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Warehouse Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOT–EE
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Alumni Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Alley Center Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOT–GG
Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 • Office of Campus Safety and Security Alley Center Lot (behind parkade) . . . . . LOT–HH
Shoval Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 • Facilities and Procurement Office Penn Ave Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOT–II
Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Times Leader Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOT–JJ
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Commuter Resource Guide1st Floor
Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center
Phone: (570) 208-5966
E-mail: commuterlife@kings.edu
Fax: (570) 208-6013
SEXUAL HARASSMENT (TITLE IX)
King’s College is committed to providing a learning, working and living environment that promotes per-
sonal integrity, civility and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which
includes all forms of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment violates an individual’s fundamental rights and
personal dignity. King’s College considers sexual harassment, in all its forms, to be a serious offense. This policy
refers to all forms of sexual harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and
sexual violence by employees, students, or third parties.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs
and activities that receive federal financial assistance. To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal
and state civil rights laws, the College has developed policies and procedures that prohibit sexual harassment/
misconduct in all of its forms. The College complies with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law on Sexual
Violence.
TITLE IX/SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY COORDINATORS
• Title IX Coordinator: Dean Robert McGonigle, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of
Students, Office: John Lane C.S.C. House, 166 North Franklin Street, telephone number: (570) 208-5875, email
address: robertmcgonigle@kings.edu
• Title IX Coordinator: Mrs. Regina Corchado, SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources Office: 181 North
Franklin St., office telephone 570-208-5968, mobile 570-266-3060, email address: reginacorchado@kings.edu
Information about Title IX requirements is available from the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights at
their website www2.ed.gov/ocr. The website has information on Title IX and how to file a complaint on-line.
The regional office can be contacted at U.S. Department of Education, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn
Square East, Suite 515, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323.Telephone: (215) 656-8541. Facsimile: (215) 656-8605.
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