Repository: UIHistories Project: Course Catalog - 1869-1870 [PAGE 24]

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2. You must possess a thorough knowledge of the common school branches, arithmetic, grammar, geography, and history of the United States. You should also be able to pass an examination in algebra to equations of the second degree, and in natural philosophy. 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. 3. 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. 4. If doubtful of your ability to enter the department you have selected, write to the Kegent, 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 stud}'. 5. If prepared, come on at once. You will find friends in the faculty to advise, and if necessary, to assist you. 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: 1. Yotir necessary expenses (except for books and clothing,) will be as stated on the next page, under the head of "Expenses." 2. During the Spring and Fall terms, and to some extent during the Winter term, jrou can rind work on the University farm and gardens, or in the shops, for which you will be paid 12J cents per hour, if diligent and faithful. You can easily, without hindering your studies, work two or three hours a clay, and if needful the whole day, on Saturdays. This will amount to $3 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. 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. 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. 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. Remember, if education costs much, ignorance costs more. Education costs in youth; ignorance costs always. 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. CALENDAR FOR 1870-71. Examination for admission Fall term opens Fall " closes Vacation of two weeks. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1870 Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1870 Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1870