Useful Information (current students)

Change of address

Please ensure that you inform both your department and the School Office of any change of address or other contact details such as your telephone number or your emergency contact. You can update the contact details the School Office holds via myKCL.

Council Tax

Council Tax exemption letters are produced by the Compass. The Council Tax exemption request form is available online.

Online module registration

Registration for modules for 2008/9 is now taking place online via myKCL. Before making your selections please read the School guidance carefully, and the online instructions given in myKCL. If there is a problem at any stage you must contact your department and the School Office.

Change of programme/course

Please ensure that you complete a Change of Programme Form. Please note that this must be completed for any changes involving your degree title, and if you are changing on to, or off, a programme with an extramural year.

Change of module

Please ensure that you complete a Module Amendment Form, authorised by the appropriate academic, if you wish to make a change after the online registration deadline. Please note that this is very important with regard to ensuring that you are entered for the correct examinations. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of the relevant deadlines for making changes with your department and the School Office.

Data protection

The Data Protection Act 1998 governs the way in which the College collects, keeps, uses and destroys 'personal data' about you. The College provides students with a guide to the Data Protection Act which can be found in the Policy Zone.

Equality and diversity

The Equality and Diversity Department is responsible for providing support and advice on equality issues, including disability information, to both staff and students within King's. The department supports the College Equal Opportunities Committee. There is also a Disability Officer, Susanna McFeely, based in the School Office.

Graduate Lounge

New graduate lounges set up by the Graduate School are now available at Kings College London. These lounges are social spaces reserved for use by postgraduate students only.

Discounted student travel

The forms for the Transport for London Discount Scheme are available from the Students Union. More information about the TfL Student Oyster Photocard Scheme is available from the Student Funding Office. Please note that the Students Union is the only authorised signatory for these forms.

Tuition fees

Information about fees can be found on the Finance website, including details about how to pay and about paying online using a credit or debit card. For advice on financial matters you can visit the Student Funding Office.

The tuition fees for the 2008/9 academic session are available. Please note that the information provided is not exhaustive and you should direct any queries you may have about fees to the School Office. If at any point the information given above conflicts with advice from the Finance Department, then this information is wrong.

Interruptions/breaks from your studies

Please remember that we need to know if you are interrupting. This is important as unexplained absence from examinations counts as failure, and if we don't have official notification of your interruption you could be withdrawn. The interruption form is available from the School/College Forms page.

Letters confirming student status

Letters confirming student status can be obtained from the Compass. The letter request form is available or you can request a letter via email from your KCL account to the Compass These can be used for opening bank accounts, extension of student visas etc. These letters are not sufficient for council tax exemption - please see above. Please note that we can only provide information which the College has on record, and that we cannot provide debtors with letters.

Loans and bursaries

Information is available from the Student Funding Office on the range of support available to students whilst studying at King's, such as loans, grants and the King's myBursary scheme.

Lost property

Lost property is handed in to the Cloakroom, Room 2B15, Second Basement, Main Building, Strand Tel: 020 7848 1876.

Marking schemes

The pre-credit framework and credit framework marking schemes for the 2008/9 academic year are published on our web pages.

Medical advice

The Health Centre is an NHS practice, which provides health care for the College students and staff. It is based at 3rd Floor Macadam Building, Strand, London WC2R 2LS Tel: 020 7848 2613 Fax: 020 7873 2754. The Health Centre website provides further information on the services available.

Personal problems

Student Services aim to provide help and advice to all students on a wide range of issues. All help is offered on an entirely confidential basis.

The Students' Union can also help with issues including finance, accommodation and legal advice.

Student ID card

Replacement student ID cards can be obtained from the Compass. If you have lost it you will need to pay £10 to get a new one. If it has been stolen you need to bring the crime reference number, this will be on your copy of the crime report or can be on a compliment slip provided by the Police. If the card is broken or has expired it can be replaced for free, provided you bring in the old card.

Debtors to the College will not be provided with new ID cards.

Timetables for Courses

Timetables for your courses can be obtained from your Department. Links to those timetables published on the web can also be used.

Transcripts

Transcripts for current and graduated students are available from the Student Registration Office.

Visas for students

Student Services can provide information and assistance for international students (including on Home Office and employment regulations).
Information provided by the Home Office about student visas is available.

Withdrawal from the College

Please remember that we need to know if you are withdrawing from the College. This is important as it may affect funding should you later decide to return to education, and the fees you are charged for the time you attend. The permanent withdrawal form is available here, you will need to speak to the Strand Student Welfare Advisor on 020 7848 2530 before your withdrawal is authorised.