Repository: UIHistories Project: Course Catalog - 1868-1869 VERSION A [PAGE 18]

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1st. If you are over fifteen years of age, of good habits, and have a fair knowledge of the common school branches, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography and History of the United States, you may enter, and take any course of study you are prepared for. The further abvanced in study, the better you will be prepared to secure the full advantages of a residence at the University. Some of the Departments require more preparation than others. 2d. You should enter at the beginning of a term ; but you may enter at any other time if prepared to go forward with any of the classes. 3d. If doubtful of your ability to enter the departments you have selected, write to the Regent, J. M. Gregory, Champaign, and state what branches you have studied, the progress you have made in each, and your wishes as to course and term of study. 4th. If prepared, come on at once, bringing with you, if practicable, a letter of recommendation from your last teacher, or county superintendent of schools, or any good citizen. HOW CAN I PAY MY WAY ? In answer to this question which often reaches us from earnest young men, eager for an education, but without means, we reply : 1st. Your necessary expenses ( except for books and clothing, ) will be as stated on the next page, under the head of "Expenses." 2nd. During the Spring and Fall terms, and to some extent during the • Winter term, you can find work on the University farm and gardens, or in the shops, for which you will be paid 12J-£ cents per hour, if diligent and faith' ful. You can easily, without hindering your studies, work three hours a day. and if needful the whole day, on Saturdays. This will amount to $3 12% per week, and will, it you choose to board yourself, more than cover all your expenses. If you understand some common trade, you can do still better. You will easily be able to earn, during the vacation, enough to buy your clothes and books. Several secure labor, at good wages, on the farm or in the mechanic shops, during the Summer vacation. Some students pay their way, and have money to spare. If possible you should have, to start vtttth, money enough to pay your entrance fee and bills, and to buy your half of the furniture of your room, which will cost, say $15. You will find numbers of fellow students, who are taking care of themselves, and who will, with true brotherly feeling, advise and assist you. Come on without fear. What man has done, man can do. TERMS. The college year is divided into three terms, of fourteen, twelve and ten weeks. Students are expected, in all cases, to be present on the first day of the term. Those unavoidably delayed will be required to make up all lessons which their classes shall have passed over in their absence. Examinations for admission will be held on the 11th of September, the4th of January and the 29th of March.