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the University courses. The advance of the classes compels the discontinuance of instruction in these studies, and students should, if practicable, come prepared to pass examination in them. 4. In order to indicate the extent and character of the examinations required, a set of the questions formerly used; is appended at the close. The questions are varied, of course, each year. CHOICE OF STUDIES. The University is wholly elective in its courses. Entire liberty of choice is allowed each student, in selecting the studies he will pursue. Each student is required to have fifteen lessons a week, unless specially excused for cause. Changes from one department to another can only be made at the opening of a term. Students should carefully seek the advice of the faculty in the choice of a course of studies, or they wTill be liable to lose mneii time in attractive but irrelevant branches. And when a course has been determined on, it should be followed with steadiness and perseverance. TERM EXAMINATIONS. Frequent and searching examinations will be held to test the progress in study, and to determine each student's fitness to remain in the classes.. The university cannot be held responsible for the lack of thoroughness in the common school studies of its students, but will insist upon thoroughness in its own proper studies. A regular examination of all the classes is made at the middle and close of each term. A record is kept of the standing of each student at all the examinations, and from this his final certificate of graduation is made up. THE UNIVERSITY UNIFORM. Under the authority of the act of incorporation, the Trustees have prescribed that air [the students, after their first term, shall wear the university uniform. The university cap is to be worn from the first. This uniform consists of a suit of cadet gray mixed cloth, of the same color and quality as that worn at West Point, and manufactured by the same establishment. The coat is a single-breasted frock, buttoned to the chin, with standing collar, and a trimming of black mohair cord on the shoulders, in loops. The vest is also a single-breasted, buttoned to the chin, with standing collar. Buttons for coat and vest are manfactured expressly for the university. They are gilt, of medallion style, the design being a sheaf of wheat surrounded with the words, "Illinois Industrial University." The pants have a welt of dark blue in the outside seams. The suit is a very tasteful dress, and is substantial and enduring. An arrangement has been made with responsible parties to furnish the suits to students at reasonable rates. Students can proeure them ready made on their arrival here. The university cap is of dark blue cloth, and ornamented._with the initials 1.1. U., surrounded by a silver wreath in front. The arms and equipments used in the drill are furnished by the State. Students will wear their uniform always on parade,, but in their rooms and at recitation, may wear other clothing. An army blouse or fatigue dress can be purchased at low rates by those who want it.