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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
9
The South Carolina School of Engineering and Agriculture reports enrollment of 975 students. This figure reflects the combined enrollments in engineering and agricultural programs for the current term.
Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge in Oconee County on Calhoun’s homestead then Clemson’s, the college sits over 800 feet above sea level with a healthful climate. Military government guides cadets while four resident ministers support services. A 76000 dollar Y M C A building was finished in 1916 and hazing is prohibited by state and college law.
The College offers 169 four year and 51 one year agricultural scholarships each worth 100 dollars and free tuition. Examinations for scholarships and entrance are at county courthouses at 9 a.m. on July 13. Credit for exams passed at the county seat is given. open county information on next session scholarships and award laws.
The course runs October 10 to June 7 and teaches core farming science principles. Open to men 18 and older with at least three years on a farm. Fifty-one scholarships are available with examinations held by county superintendents on July 13. Apply for full information.
Clemson College lists thirteen four year Bachelor of Science programs and seven short courses for regular and summer terms. Costs run about 162.61 per session for most programs, with 40 tuition extra for those unable to pay admission. One year agriculture course costs about 132.86. Apply promptly to avoid crowding.
Due to war conditions and farm labor shortages, the usual summer courses for farmers will not be offered in 1917. They will be resumed as soon as normal conditions warrant.
Resolutions adopted at a Washington conference urge young men under the draft age and not in special service to pursue technical education in colleges. They argue applied science is vital to the war effort and future times, and that continued training will yield more valuable service than immediate military enrollment.
Claison College gains admission to the Senior Division of the Reserve Officers Training Corps. Freshmen and sophomores will study three hours of military instruction with uniforms provided. Juniors and seniors may pursue an advanced course with extra training and a government allowance totaling about $100 per session.
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