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The Clemson Agricultural College South Carolina's School of Engineering and Agriculture 1544 Acres of Land. Value of Plant, $1,300,000. Over 100 Teachers, Officers and Assistants. Enrollment 975. Location and Environment The College Is located In O. oiieo County at tho foot ot the Hlue K Id go Mi-uMaiiiN, on the homestead of John C ?'tlhoun. and later <?f hiH n?n in-lnw, Thos. (J. Clemson. Tho College. is over soo f? ( t ahovo the sea level, and the climate is healthful ami invigorating. Temptations to dissipute or t . upend money foolishly are reduced to a minimum. The hi iiden t * mo under military guverninent ami '?very effort t?< made to train up young men who wli ? ?fleet credit ? ? r< the <"olieye and on the Htate. Religious Influences 'I hi- t oliege ? on 111 liti to* to the salary of four resldun minister*. who coiiihirl divine services and do pastora work among the eadets in barracks. There In a Ilour ?MhntK Sunday Hfhool and V M C A with two ualaried Set retai n s. A fij.uOO Y M ('. A. building wan com pleted J:111 ua r >. I '? I fi Requirements of Admission No utudenI will bu admitted who is not at least It years old at the time of entrance An hono>:.hie dis< haige from the lust school or col lege attended in required. Ha/.tng Is forbidden hy the laws of the Stato as well an the laws of tho College. Therefore, tho Hoard of Trustee* has ruled that no application shall be accepted, whether for rc-ndnusslon or tlrst entrance, unless the applicant has fded with the Registrar of tho College a pledge of prfcarnhod form not to Indulge in hazing. The scholastic requirements are the same as those o: \he other Colleges In South Carolina. Details are given in College catalogue. VDMINISTHATION BUILDING Scholarships and Examinations The College maintains 169 four-year scholarships in the Agricultural and 'tex tile Courses, and 51 in the One-Year Agri cultural Course (October 10th to June 7th). Each scholarship is worth $1(X) and free tuition. Scholarship and entrance examinations are held at the county court houses at 9 a. m., July 13th. 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 one of these scholarships. Those who are not seeking to enter on cholarships are advised to stand exami lations on July 13th, rather than wait intil they come to College in the fall. Credit will be given for any examinations passed at the county seat. AttlUCUI/TI U VL I1A 1,1. The One-Year Course iti Agriculture Begins October 10th and ends June 7th. 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 the award of scholarships held by each County Superintendent of Education on July 13th. Send for full information. COURSES OF STUDY Clemson College offers thirteen four-year courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (13. S.), and seven short courses dur ing the regular session and the summer ses sion. FOUR YEAR DEGREE COURSES Agriculture Agronomy Botany Chemistry Animal Industry Entomology Veterinary Science Horticulture Soils Chemistry Mechanical-Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Textile Engineering Architectural Engineering SHORT COURSES (Regular Session) One-year course in Agriculture Two-year course in Textiles COST The cost for any of the thirteen regular four-year courses or the Two-Year Textile Course is approximately $162.61 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 found able to pay. The cost of the One-Year Agricultural Course is approximately ?132.86. This amount covers the same items as are listed above. Do not delay in making application to enter; you may be crowded out. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Summer Short Courses in Agriculture On account of war conditions and the scarcity of farm labor, the usual summer courses for farmers will not be given in 1917. These courses will be resumed as soon as normal conditions warrant. TKXT1I.K HKI' MtTMKNT CHKMICAJL LABORATORIES Technical Education a Patriotic Duty Never befcro In the history at ho I'nltM St:ites has there heen uch for technical Is urn. The ;,laci s ?>f Manner In motlcrn war? ire n< t always the | la<>s of treat ? ?st servii e. An ail<->4Hale f<-< <1 sup i>ly 1? n bsol u tt! y osst'it! ia I. KriKi 'icers are n<*< <So< 1 at home to < arr> >n the work of transportation arl itlhzat ion. as well as to hanilh 'he rvir:neorir.? problems of tl.. i r rn y At h ?'uiifcrcm-c of College IVi .s ?lents In Washington. I). C., on May 5th, tin- following resolutions were ??? t< ; * ? ? ! as a Htuttwnent of principle? TJ resolutions are ? n nrcor.l wit? ??xpr'-ssions of the Secretary of \V ? r ma'lo to the fun ?>rence: 1. Wo believe that all yountj inc iiclow the ?!>;? of liability to th selective draft, and those not ree ommended for spociil service, win can avail themselves of the oppor tuntties offi'red t? our I'ollenes should he urged so t ? do :n orilei that they may he aM? t.. rentier the most effective service, Ik th d ;nrm the fell period of the war and in the trying times which will fol.ow its i lose. 2 We believe that in view of the supreme importance of applie ! science In the present war. stu dents pursuing techntcnl courses such as tned.cine. atrneult ui e and rnKincirlntr. are re:i Icrinu. or are to render, thro uh the runtirrnncr of their training services more valuable and efficient than tf thev were to enroll in military and nnvnl service at once o\fc ?#F THK iiiKi .7 i AI)ET HA BRACKS In view of the attitude of th<^ government, it is the parotic duty of ? wry young man under the age of twenty-one to enter a technical col lege If he can possibly do so. and if already In college, whatever his axe, to continue and complete his training The colleges must serve the n ition in whatever way the government deems best. At present their work is to turn out men sklllod in agriculture, engineering and allied lines. The Reserve Officers' Training Corps Clemson College has been ad mitted to the Senior Division of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. All Freshmen, Sophomores and short course students will pur suo as at present three hours of military Instruction. Juniors and Seniors may pursue an advanced course if they so elect. Those choosing the advanced course are required to take additional mili tary instruction. First and second year students will be furnished by the government with on? complete uniform for drill purposes, which will serve to -ave wear and tear on the gray uniforms required by the College. Students taking the ad vanced course will be given a money allowance by the War De partment equal to the cost of a? army ration, as well as th? uni form furnished to others. The amount of the money allowance approximately $100.00 per session No obligation rests upon th< graduate from the advanced course to enlist with the Reserve Officers Corps or to take farther part or place in the military service of thr United States. The opportunity It furnished, however, by which for a small amount of additional work, any student who is physically fit and otherwise approved, can get what amounts to a State scholar ship during his last two years I) College. Write for further details regard Ing this opportunity. NEXT SESSION OPENS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1917 For Catalogue, Etc., Write at Once to W. M. RIGGS, President, Clemson College, S. C (l'llluSEHVE THIS FOR UKFKKENCE?NO OTTIKK NOTICE WILL APPEAR.)