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MATRICULATION.

To be admitted into the University, the Student must be sixteen
years of age; but the Faculty are authorised 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 Antient 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.