Repository: UIHistories Project: Course Catalog - 1868-1869 VERSION B [PAGE 19]

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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 advanced 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 afthe 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 Begent, 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 12% cents per hour, if diligent and faithful. 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, if 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. Some students pay their way, and have money to spare. If possible you should have, to start with, 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. Your uniform will cost you $27; but this will save you from purchasing other clothing to start with. 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 AND VACATIONS. The college year is divided into three terms of twelve weeks each. The work of the term will in all cases commence on Monday morning, and students who fail to be present at the opening will be expected to make up, by private study, every lesson which may have been passed over by their classes. Examination of new students will be held the Saturday preceding the opening of the term. The only vacations are, the holiday recess, including Christmas and New Years, a vacation of one week between the winter and spring term, and the long vacation at the close of the third term.

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