King's CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Operating on a semester system.

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Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

8

Housing Buildings

220

Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for King's College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
18
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027

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Campus language

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18 terms

A

Alley Center
The Richard Abbas Alley Center for Health Sciences, which includes upper-floor student apartments.

C

Connerton's
Connerton's Café, a casual dining and snack spot located in the basement of the Campus Center.

E

Esseff
Esseff Hall, the primary all-female residence hall on campus.

F

Flood
Flood Hall, an apartment-style living facility for upperclass students.

H

Holy Cross
Holy Cross Hall, a traditional residence hall primarily for first-year men.

K

King's on the Square
The specific campus expansion building located at 20 Public Square.
KPB
King's Programming Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events.

L

Luksic
Luksic Hall, a co-ed residence hall featuring semi-private bathrooms.

M

MISP
Multicultural and International Student Programs office and its associated student initiatives.
Monarchs
The official mascot and collective nickname for King's College students and athletic teams.

O

O'Hara
O'Hara Hall, an apartment-style residence hall located near the center of campus.

R

Ryan
Ryan Hall (formerly Alumni Hall), an apartment-style residence for upperclassmen.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
Susquehanna
The Susquehanna Room, a dining and event space often used for student meals.

T

The Marketplace
The main dining hall located on the second floor of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center.
The Square
Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre, a major landmark and gathering area adjacent to campus.

W

WRKC
The student-run radio station, also known as 'Radio King's College'.

Z

Zime
Zime Bistro, a casual eatery located within the Alley Center for Health Sciences on Public Square.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Admin
The Administration Building, housing the Registrar, Business Office, and Maffei Theatre.
chick_fil_a
Chick-fil-A
connerton_s_cafe
Connerton's Cafe
Corgan
The D. Leonard Corgan Library, the main academic research facility.
eAccounts
The online portal used by students to manage meal plans and King's Cash balances.
king_s_court
King's Court
King's Cash
A flexible spending account linked to the student ID used for on-campus and local off-campus purchases.
McGowan
The William G. McGowan School of Business building.
Monarch Court
An outdoor campus area frequently used for student cookouts and social gatherings.
PHIL station
A self-service kiosk in the Campus Center where students can deposit cash into their King's Cash account.
Sheehy-Farmer
The Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, the central hub for student activities and dining.
Shoval Center
The Shoval Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning.
susquehanna_place
Susquehanna Place

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
18 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Wilkes-Barre for King's College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Wilkes-Barre.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$900

Cost of Living Index

90

Student Population

10,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

LCTA bus system (Luzerne County Transportation Authority)

Nearest Airports

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49°F

Avg Snowfall

37 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Ryan Hall Lot

surface_lot • Reserved for Residents

$350 per Academic Year; Reserved for Residents of Ryan Hall and O'Hara Hall

N. Washington Street Lot

surface_lot

$350 per Academic Year

North Street Lot

surface_lot • Mostly Commuters

$255 per Academic Year

Flood Lot

surface_lot • Reserved for Residents

$350 per Academic Year; Reserved for Residents of Flood Hall

Campus News

Latest updates from King's College

King's College welcomes largest incoming class in six years

King's College kicked off the 2026-27 academic year with its largest incoming undergraduate and graduate classes in six years.

Aug 21, 2026

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King's Awarded $1 Million RACP Grant for Track Reconstruction Project

The state grant will be used to reconstruct and replace the college's athletic track facility at the Robert L. Betzler Athletic Complex.

Jul 21, 2026

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King's College Named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2026 Transfer Honor Roll

King's College was recognized for its commitment to the success of transfer students.

Aug 11, 2026

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King's College plans to enhance campus safety with new lighting in dim areas.

King's College plans to enhance campus safety with new lighting in dim areas.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at King's College

80th Anniversary Convocation Mass

September 8, 2026

Chapel of Christ the King

King's College will commemorate the 80th anniversary of its first Convocation Mass.

ABSN Virtual Information Session

September 9, 2026

Virtual

Explore the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.

Homecoming & Family Weekend

September 25, 2026

Campus-wide

Beloved tradition featuring alumni awards, golf tournament, football game, and tailgate. Runs through September 27.

Mass for the sick, ill, and injured

September 25, 2026

Chapel of Christ the King

A special mass held during Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at King's College

Freshmen are required to live on campus unless they meet exemption criteria such as living with family nearby.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Richard Abbas Alley Center for Health Sciences Residence

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double

Monarch Court Residence

Capacity: 120

Room types: single, double, suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@kings.edu

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