University (1891–1900) thumb|upright|King in 1899 King enrolled at the University of Toronto in 1891. He obtained a BA degree in 1895, an LLB degree in 1896, and an MA in 1897, all from the university. While studying in Toronto he met a wide circle of friends, many of whom became prominent. He was an early member and officer of the Kappa Alpha Society, which included a number of these individuals (two future Ontario Supreme Court Justices and the future chairman of the university itself). It encouraged debate on political ideas. He also was simultaneously a part of the Literary Society with Arthur Meighen, a future political rival.
UnIVErsiTy (1891–1900) ThuMb|uprigHt|king In 1899 king ENrollED at the UniVersiTy Of TorontO in 1891. hE obTaineD a BA DEGREe in 1895, An Llb DeGree In 1896, And an mA In 1897, all from the uNiversItY. whIle studyiNg IN toronTO he mET a wiDe cIRcLe oF fRIendS, mAny OF Whom BeCamE promInenT. hE WAs an early memBEr and offIcEr OF thE kappa aLphA socIEty, Which iNcludEd a nuMber Of theSe INdiviDuals (two FUture OnTaRio SUPremE Court juSticeS aNd tHe fUtUre CHairmAN of tHe uNiVerSitY ItselF). iT encouRaGeD dEbAtE on POlitical ideaS. he alsO was sIMUlTaneouSly A part of tHe LitERaRy sOCiety with aRthur meighen, a fUtUrE pOLItical rIval.