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Supplement to THE KEOWEE COURIER, Walhalla, 8. C., Julie 7, 1916.
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The Clemson
South Carolina's School of Engineering and Agriculture
1,544 ACRES OF LAND. VALUE OF PLANT $1,300,000. OVER 100 TEACHERS, OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS. ENROLLMENT 950. EVERY
COUNTY IN SOUTH CAROLINA REPRESENTED. THIRTEEN DEGREE COURSES. FIVE SHORT COURSES. TWENTY-SIX DEPARTMENTS
OF INSTRUCTION. NEW AND MODERN BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND SANITATION
NEXT SESSION OPENS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1916
PRESERVE THIS SHEET FOR REFERENCE
Location and Environment
The College ls located In Oconoc County at tho foot of
the Bluo Ridge Mountains, on the homestead of John C.
Calhoun, and later of his son-in-law, Thos. G. Clemson.
Tho College ls over 800 feet above tho sea level, and tho
climate ls healthful and Invigorating. Temptations to
disslpato or to spend monoy foolishly are reduced to a
minimum.
The Btudents aro under military government and ovory
effort ls made to train up young men who will reflect
credit on the College and on tho State.
Religious Influences
The College contributes to the salary of four resident
ministers, who conduct divine services and do pastoral
work among tho cadets In barracks. There ls a flour
ishing Sunday School and Y. M. C. A. with two salaried
Secretaries. A $75,000 Y. M. C. A. building was com
pleted January, 1916.
Requirements of Admission
No student will be admitted who ls not at least 16
years old at the time of entrance.
An honorable discharge from the last school or col
lege attended ls required.
No student will bo admitted who ls not reasonably
healthy and free from contagious diseases, including
tuberculosis.
Applicants for the Freshman Class must stand exami
nations, either In their counties on July 14th, or at tho
College in September, unless they can lill out a pro
scribed certificate, furnished by thc College.
A preparatory department ls no longer maintained at
the College.
Scholastic requirements are given In detail in the
College Catalog.
A1 ) MINISTRATION BUILDING.
Scholarships
and Examinations
Tho College maintains 168 four-year
scholarships in the Agricultural and Tex
tile Courses, and 51 in the One-Year Agri
cultural Course (October 10th to June
8th.) Each scholarship is worth $100 and
free tuition.
Scholarship and entrance examinations
are held at the county court houses at 9
a. m., July 14th. Write for full informa
tion in regard to the scholarships open to
your county next session, and the laws
governing their award. It is worth your
while to try for ono of these scholarships.
Those who are not seeking to enter on
scholarships are advised to stand exami
nations on ?Inly 14th, rather than wait
until they come to College in the fall.
Credit will be given for any examinations
passed at the county seat.
AGRICUI/TURAIi HALL.
The One-Year Course in Agriculture
Begins October 10th and ends June 8th. It is designed to
give the simple scientific principles upon which good
farming rests.
Open to young men 18 years old and over who have
worked three or more years on the farm.
There are 51 scholarships open to students taking this
course. Examinations for thc award of scholarships held
by each County Superintendent of Education on July 14th.
Send for full information.
Agriculture
TEXTILE DEPARTMENT.
COURSES OF STUDY
Clemson College offers thirteen four-year courses
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B. S.),
and seven short courses during the regular session and
the summer session.
FOUR-YEAR DEGREE COURSES
Agronomy
Botany
Chemistry
Animal Industry
Entomology
Veterinary Science
Horticulture
Soils
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Chemistry
Mechanical-Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Textile Engineering
Architectural Engineering
SHORT COURSES (Regular Session)
One-year course in Agriculture
Two-year course in Textile
COST
The cost for any of the thirteen regular four-year
courses or the Two-Year Textile Course is $149.10 per
session. This amount covers uniforms, board, room,
heat, light, water, laundry and all fees, except tuition.
Tuition is $40.00 additional to those who are able to
Pav?
The cost of the One-Year Agricultural Course is
$122.05. This amount covers tho same items as are
listed above.
The cost of the Four-Weeks' Summer Course for
Farmers and the Four-Weeks' Summer Course in Cot
ton Grading is $19.00. This amount covers all fees,
board, room, light and water. No uniforms are
required.
Do not delay in making application to enter; you may
be^crowded^out.
ENG IN EERING D EPARTMENT.
Summer Short Courses in Agriculture
July 31st-August 26th, 1916.
Courses in Dairying, Animal Industry, Poultry Raising, Horti
culture, Field Crops, Cotton Grading.
For Farmers, Teachers, Corn Club Boys and any one interested in
Agriculture. Thc courses are arranged so that one may stay ono
week or four weeks.
Special courses for ministers in rural communities. (August 10th
August 18th, 1916.)
Send for leaflets giving details of the courses.
CHEMICAL LABORATORIES.
DRESS PARADE ON RIGGS FTOLrD.
ONE OF THE THREE CADET BARRACKS.
For Catalogue, Etc., Write at Once to W. M. RIGGS, President, Clemson College, S. C.
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