Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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AND STAKCAlOX & C, 7, mi N \ ft South Carolina’s School of Engineering and • ’, . • \ . ' ' / ' '■■■ •»-' ■ v *. - 1,541 ACRES OF LAND. VALUE OF PLANT $1,300,000. OVER 10G TEACHERS, OFFICERS AXD ASSISTANT. ENROLLMENT 960. EVERT COUNTY IN SOUTH CAROLINA REPRESENTED. THIRTEEN DEGREE COURSES. FIVE SHORT COURSES. TWENTY SIX DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION. NEW AND MODERN BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND SANITATION A NEXT SESSION OPENS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1916 PRESERVE THIS SHEET FOR REFERENCE \ cation and Environment The College ie located In Oconee Countp at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountain*, on the homestead of John C. Calhoun, and later of his son-in-law, Thos. O. Clemaon. The College Is over 100 feet above the sea level, and the climate is healthful and Invigorating. Temptations to dissipate or to spend money foolishly are reduced to a minimum. The students are nnder military government and every effort Is made to train up young men who will reflect credit on the College and on the State. Religious Influences The College contributes to the salary of four resident ministers, who conduct divine services and do pastoral work among the cadets In barracks. There is a flour ishing Sunday School and T. M. C. A. with two salaried Secretariea A $76,000 Y. M. C. A. building was com pleted January, lilt. Requirements of Admission So student will be admitted who Is not at least 1$ years old at the time of entrance. An honorable discharge from the last school or col lege attended is required. No student will be admitted who Is 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 the College In September, unless they can All out a pre scribed certificate, furnished by the College. A preparatory department Is no longer maintained at the College. Scholastic requirements are given in detail in the College Catalog. ft. v .* J . 1 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. Scholarships and Examinations The 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., Julv 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 one of these scholarships. Those who are not seeking to enter on scholarships are advised to stand exami nations on July 14th, rather than wait until they come to College in the fall. Credit will be given for any examinations passed at the county seat. ft i 2 i •■■i t i I ■ ■ * fee? . Agriculture AGRICULTURAL 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 the award of scholarships held by each County Superintendent of Education on July 14th. Send for full information. 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 Chemistry Mechanical-Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Textile Engineering Architectural Engineering SHORT COURSES (Regular Session) One-year course in Agriculture Two-year course in Textile . ^ .' • -x \ • ••• * ‘ """"" <•*:*"-/ $ * * r \ * - **., V'« • <9 . . \ ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. • X COST Summer Short Courses in Agriculture July 3l8t-Augu*t 26th, 1916. Courses in Dairying, Animal Industry, Poultry Raising, Horti culture, Field Crops, Cotton Grading. For Fanners, Teachers, Com Club Boys and any one interested in Agriculture. The courses are arranged so that one may stay one week or four weeks. Special courses for ministers in rural communities. (August 10th- August 18th, 1916.) Send for leaflets giving details of the courses. « r r TEXTILE DEPARTMENT. 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 pay. The cost of the One-Year Agricultural Course is $122.05. This amount covers the 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.crovdedtont CHEMICAL LABORATORIES. DRESS PARADE ON RIGGS FIELD. ONE OF THE THREE CADET BARRACKS. For Catalogue, Etc., Write at Once to AA/". 1VI. RIGGS, President, Clemson College, S. C. (PRESERVE THIS PAGE FOR REFERENCE—NO OTHER NOTICE WILL APPEAR.)