Orientation 
Student orientation takes place at the beginning of the first trimester of study. Orientation involves an overview of the program, a brief review of the Student Handbook, a question and answer period and a tour of the facilities. Orientation ends with a welcome from the president.

Student Healthcare Services 
KPU offers students health services through the KPU teaching clinic on a free or reduced-cost basis, depending on the type of service needed. KPU also assists in referring students to nearby Western medical practitioners when needed.

Academic and Program Counseling 
Depending on a student’s need for advice and guidance regarding the program, he or she can meet with the Academic Dean, Dean of Administration and/or Registrar. These individuals are available to assist with academic planning, course selection, questions regarding academic progress, other academic issues. Faculty members are also available formally and informally to help students with academic issues.

Student Government 
The entire student body is encouraged to elect a president each year to convene periodic meetings of the student body to discuss issues of interest to the students, and to serve as a spokesperson to the KPU administration whenever the student body wishes to provide input on issues academic and school issues that affect them.

Financial Assistance 
At present, KPU does not provide federal financial assistance to students. However, KPU provides a limited number of financial assistance awards (scholarships) on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need; contact the admissions officer for information.

In Case of Emergency 
In case of a daytime weekday emergency, a person may contact a student by calling the administrative office at 703-323-0043. 

Emergency Telephone Numbers 
Fire and Rescue: 911 
Police: 911 
Ambulance: 911 
West Springfield: 703-451-0453 
Fairfax City Police: 703-591-5511 
Falls Church Police: 703-241-5050 
Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 

Non-Emergency Telephone Numbers 
West Springfield Police: 703-644-7377 
Fairfax City Police: 703-691-2131 
Fairfax County Police: 703-691-2131