You can access everything you need with the King’s Student app, including timetables, KEATS, email, library services and Student Records.
You will be kept up to date with key information through newsfeed posts and by following pages.
Each page will be dedicated to a specific team or area of the King’s community. Click the heart icon at the top right of the page to follow and never miss an update.
The app also includes a curated list of events happening on and off campus, regular things to do, and details of benefits.
You can download the app via the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) by searching KCL Student. Once you’ve downloaded the app, please login using your K number and password.
Using the Home Screen
When you log in to the app, the home screen is displayed. This is where you can customise your profile, view your Student Record and access core student systems.
Click the icon in the top left-hand corner to access:
- Home: to go back to the home screen
- Student Records: to take you to your Student Record
- Policies: to see the King’s Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
- Settings: to update your language settings
- Logout: Sign out of your profile
From the home screen, you can also:
Search the app
Click the magnifying glass icon in the top right-hand corner to search the entire app from the home screen.
Customise your profile
Simply tap the profile icon on the home screen and select ‘Edit Profile’. You can then change your profile image or bio, and add some hobbies and interests from the options shown. Your profile is not visible to other student users but will be visible to staff administrators.
View your Student Records
Tap the ‘Student Records’ button to complete common tasks within the app.
Visit quick links
When you scroll down, you will see a series of weblinks have been added to the home screen to provide you with easy access to core student systems including your Timetable, KEATS, Emails and Student Services Online. You can also find quick links for reporting IT and Estates & Facilities support tickets, as well as finding room/PC availability and more.
Follow pages
Tap on 'Pages' to view the full range of pages where you can follow topics of your interest, such as Ace My Admin, Discover My Campus, My Money Matters and more. By following these pages, you can receive personalised notifications directly to your phone. Under the Suggested, you will see all Pages you are not yet following. To follow a Page, simply tap the heart icon. In the About tab, you can view a description of the page. Under the Posts tab, you will see a feed of all page posts. You can like and comment on posts from pages to let us know you find the information useful.
Navigating the app
Within the app, there are five tabs that can be found across the bottom of the interface:
You can click each of these icons to access the following:
- Home: Your welcome screen
- Newsfeed: Your own personalised feed consisting of posts from Pages you follow and the King’s College account.
- Notifications: View notifications for posts published in the Pages you follow and from the King’s College account. Select the notification to be taken directly to the post. You can also delete all notifications using the trash can icon. To keep you in control, you can choose to mute push notifications during weekends or between set times on weekdays. A notification will still show in the app, but you will not receive the push notification to your mobile device. Note, you will only see the option to mute notifications once you have followed at least one Page. Push notifications will display on your lock screen and as a banner on your device screen.
- Messages: You may on rare occasions receive a message from staff admin if you have reported content in the app.
- Explore: The Explore tab is your digital notice board, providing information, at glance, on Groups, What’s On, Benefits, and Things to do.
Using the Explore function
Groups
Groups in the app allow you to connect with your fellow students at King’s whether you are working on a class project, planning an event, or simply looking to connect with like-minded peers. You can create a group or join groups that interest you to enable notifications direct to your mobile device, helping you stay up to date. There are two different types of groups which are open and closed groups. Anyone can join an open group but members of a closed group are added by the group admin.
Pages
This is another place where you can access Pages and follow topics of your interest to personalise your app feed.
What's On
Keep up to date with what, where, and when key events are taking place on and off campus to enrich your student experience. To view a full list of events highlighted in the app, select view more. Simply select an event to view the event details including date, name, and description, with options to find out more about the event. Use the website link provided to go to the booking page.
Things To Do
Here you will see a carousel view of ongoing activities offered by King’s that are available to you, such as workshops, drop-ins, and clubs and societies. To view a full list of activities highlighted in the app, select view more. Simply select one you are interested in to see the name of the activity, description, and options to find out further details. Use the website link provided to go to the booking page.
Benefits
Here you can keep up to date with the latest offers and discounts available to students. Scroll through the carousel to view at a glance or tap view more to see the full offering. Tap on a benefit you would like to find out more about to view the relevant details. Note, some benefits may have a voucher code included but most will be accessible via a link to the providers website.
Using the Report function
You can report a page or newsfeed post if you believe it is unappropriated or offensive in any way.
1. Choose the connection, post, or comment, go to the sub menu link ⋮ and then select Report.
2. Edit the information in the new window, for example to include further information about why you are reporting the post, then select Report to send the message to administrators.
Once sent, a new thread is created in Messages, and administrators should respond to the message to inform you of any actions or steps taken.
More information about King’s Privacy Policy and full details on our approach to data protection can be found on our webpages. The policy can also be accessed via the app, by clicking the icon in the top left of the screen, choosing the Policies option and then Privacy Policy.