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19 I n accordance with the law, the following system of degrees has been adopted for the University: 1. All studies will remain as heretofore, free. Each student may choose and pursue such studies as he may desire, subject only to such conditions as to preparation, times of study, and number of studies, as may be necessary to secure efficiency in classes and economy in teaching. 2. But students who wish to be candidates for any degree must complete fully the course of studies prescribed for such degree. 3. Students not candidates for any degree will be enrolled as special students, and will receive at the close of their attendance, if not less than a year, the certificates provided by law, with statements of work done and credits attained. 4. It is designed that the requirements for all the Bachelor's Degrees shall be, as nearly as possible, equal in amount and value. 5. The Degree of Bachelor of Science, B. S., will be given to those who complete either of the courses of studies in the Colleges of Engineering, Agriculture, or Natural Science. The name of the School will be inserted after the degree. 7. The Degree of Bachelor of Letters, B. L., will be given to those who complete the course in the School of English and Modern Languages. 8. The Degree of Bachelor of Arts, B. A., will be given to those who complete the course of the School of Ancient Languages. 9. The Masters' Degrees, M. S., M. L., and M. A., and the equivalent degrees of C. E., M. E., etc., will be given only to those who have pursued, and passed examinations onv a year of prescribed post-graduate studies, or after a term of successful practice. In either case an accepted thesis will be required. EXPENSES. The Tuition is free in all the University Classes. The matriculation fee entitles the student to membership in the University until he completes his studies, and must be paid before he enters. Amount $10 00 The term fee for incidental expenses is, for each student... 7 50 Koom rent in University dormitory, each student per term $2 00 to 6 00 Each student in the Chemical and Physical Laboratories, and in the Draughting and Engineering Classes, is required to make a deposit varying from 50 cents to $8, to pay for chemicals and apparatus used, and for any breakages or damages. All bills due the University must be paid before the student can enter classes. The following are the estimated maximum and minimum annual expenses, exclusive of books and clothing, of a residence of thirtysix weeks at the University:
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