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MATRICULATION.

To be admitted into the University, the student must be sixteen
years of age; but the Faculty are authorized to dispense with this
requisition in the case of application for admission by two brothers,
one of whom is under the age of sixteen.

If the applicant for admission has been a student at any other incorporated
seminary, he cannot be received, but on producing a certificate
from such seminary, or other satisfactory evidence to the Faculty,
with respect to his general good conduct.

Every student is free to attend the schools of his choice, and no
other than he chooses: Provided, that if under the age of twenty-one,
he shall attend at least three professors, unless he has the written
authority of his parent or guardian, or the Faculty shall for good
cause shewn allow him to attend less than three. The qualifications
of the student to enter the schools of Ancient Languages, Mathematics,
and Natural Philosophy, are tested by previous examinations.

Before a student matriculates, he is furnished with a copy of the
laws, which he is required to read. On matriculating, he signs a
written declaration, that he will conform to those laws, and, if he be
a resident student, that he has deposited with the Patron all the funds
in his possession.