All About King’s Societies
- Society Ratification Package 2025-2026
- Constitution Example
- Society Event Funding Request Form 2025-2026
- Society Capital Purchases Request Form 2025-2026
General
Societies are an integral part of campus life here at King’s. Societies at King’s range from program-specific societies, such as the Contemporary Studies Society, the Early Modern Studies Society, and the History of Science and Technology Society, to societies based on a wide range of student interests, like the King’s Theatrical Society and the King’s Jewish Book Club. Each of these societies has been ratified by the KSU and as such is eligible to receive KSU funding. Societies are also required to follow the bylaws of the KSU and are subject to policy decisions made by Council and the Student Life Vice President. A basic outline of current policies can be viewed by downloading the Society Ratification and Guidelines Package.
How Do I Start A Society?
If none of the current societies quite suit your fancy, you can start your own society. It’s a simple and straightforward process!
3 Step Process:
- Download the Society Guidelines and Ratification package (or pick up a physical copy from the KSU office if you prefer)
- Fill it out
- Submit it to the KSU Student Life Vice President (slvp@ksu.ca) or drop off your forms back in the KSU office!
Timeline: Provided everything is in order, the Student Life Vice President will recommend your society to be ratified by Council. This process usually takes 1-2 weeks. Once you have been ratified, you’re away to the races and are now an official King’s Society! **Once you are ratified, please fill out this brief Survey so that we can update your society information on this page!**
IMPORTANT: This process must be followed by ALL societies each year. Even if societies have been active from time immemorial, groups failing to follow this process will not be recognised by the KSU as a Society for that academic year.
Society Event & Capital Purchases Funding Requests
All funding requests may be submitted to the Financial Vice President (FVP), who approves society funding for events, projects, and campaigns. Please submit all funding requests before each following Council meeting to the FVP at financialvp@ksu.ca, or reach out anytime for more information about society funding. The timeline for all council meetings for the 2025-2026 year can be found here.
Promoting Society Events/Meetings/Activities
If you would like to advertise a society, meeting or event in the KSU’s weekly newsletter (TWAK – This Week At King’s) please send your submissions by Saturday noon of the weekend before your event, to the Student Life Vice President (studentlifevp@ksu.ca).
King’s Societies 2025/2026
Dal/King's Crafting Society
Description
Dalhousie King's Crafting Society strives to host crafting sessions for all crafters and all mediums. Our main event is Bring Your Own Craft nights (BYOCs) where we host relaxing craft nights to work on a project or try something new. We also aim for a couple big events a semester.
Who to Contact: dkcraft@dal.ca
King’s Theatrical Society
Description
The KTS seeks to provide opportunities for its members to engage in every facet of theatre, including scriptwriting, producing, directing, acting, stage managing, being an audience member, and any technical or backstage aspect of theatrical productions. The theatrical interest of the KTS members, both artists and audience, are our priority concerns as we strive to establish and nurture a creative student community that constantly seeks out new forms of theatrical expression.
Who to Contact: kingstheatricalsociety@gmail.com
King's Saint Thomas Aquinas Society
Description
To educate the King's community in the theology, spirituality, and practice of liturgy in the Catholic tradition as it is embodied in the Book of Common Prayer. STAS stimulates discussion about and encourages the practice of corporate spiritual disciplines oriented towards the growth in holiness of the Church as a whole and of all its members, and also throws the occasional party.
Who to Contact: saintthomasaquinassociety@gmail.com, but the best way to get in touch is through Instagram dm.
King's Contemporary Studies Society
Description
The Society brings together students and faculty at the University of King’s College to engage with topics that are relevant to the Contemporary Studies Programme. We host academic events including a seasonal conference and annual journal publication, as well as social events and gatherings to invigorate all students interested in Contemporary Studies.
Who to Contact: cspsociety@gmail.com
King's St. Andrews Mission Society
Description
Who to Contact:
Dal/King's Undergraduate Law Society
Description
Who to Contact:
University of King's College New Democratic Party Society
Description
The University of King's College NDP works to educate and organize students in support of democratic socialist policies. We are affiliated with the Nova Scotia Young New Democrats (NSYND) and Canada's Young New Democrats (CYND).
Who to Contact: dalhousiekingsndp@gmail.com
Dal/King's Bike Society
Description
The Dal /Kings Bike Society offers opportunities for people to get involved in event coordination and bike trip leading. Regardless of people’s capacity, the Bike Society is a place for people to find a sense of community. The Bike Society also operates the Bike Centre, which provides free bike rentals to students, hosts group rides, and offers a fully equipped shop for bike repairs, serving both the community at Dalhousie and throughout Halifax.
Who to Contact: bikectr@dal.ca
Day Student's Society
Description
The Day Student's Society
Who to Contact:
Levied Societies 2025/2026
Levied Societies of King’s.
Dalhousie/King’s Bike Society
Description
The Dal / Kings Bike Society offers opportunities for people to get involved in event coordination and bike trip leading. Regardless of people’s capacity, the Bike Society is a place for people to find a sense of community. The Bike Society also operates the Bike Centre, which provides free bike rentals to students, hosts group rides, and offers a fully equipped shop for bike repairs, serving both the community at Dalhousie and throughout Halifax.
Who to Contact: bikectr@dal.ca
The Loaded Ladle
Description
The Loaded Ladle's mission is to create direct action that provides student-run food services at Dalhousie University and the larger community, as an alternative to capitalist food services. They offer food servings on the Studley and Sexton campus that are open to students and community members.
Who to Contact: info@loadedladle.com
The Watch
Description
The Watch Magazine is written, produced and designed by students at the University of King’s College. Our monthly issues can be found online or scattered around King’s campus. The Watch team is constantly looking for new ways to grow and best serve the King’s community.
Who to Contact: publisherthewatch@gmail.com AND watcheditors@gmail.com
Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group
Description
Social and Environmental Justice Resource Centre. We help students engage in advocacy, action, research and project creation around anything social/environmental justice. We provide volunteer and funding opportunities for students and community members interested in being part of NSPIRG.
Who to Contact: info@nspirg.ca
The Record
Description
The Record is King's yearbook! Students who are interested in writing, photography, or graphic design are welcome to come to our meetings and get involved. The yearbook will be available for all King's students to purchase in the spring.
Who to Contact: the.record.ukc.1789@gmail.com
King's Food Security Initiative (KFSI)
Description
Combatting food insecurity among students through establishing a food pantry, free soup every Wednesday at the Galley, and more!
Who to Contact: kingsfoodsec@gmail.com