University of Virginia Library

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University of Virginia.

The University of Virginia was founded by Act of Assembly passed
25th January, 1819. Thomas Jefferson was the first Rector, and determined
its organization and forms of government.

The session begins 1st of October and continues without intermission for
nine months.

The COURSES OF INSTRUCTION are embraced in the following departments:

• I. Literary Department, including the Schools of Latin Language, Greek
  Language, Modern Languages, English Language and Literature, Historical
  Science, Moral Philosophy.

• II. Scientific and Engineering Department, including the Schools of
  Mathematics, Mechanics and Engineering, Practical Astronomy, Natural
  Philosophy, General and Industrial Chemistry, Analytical and Agricultural
  Chemistry, Mineralogy and Geology, Biology and Agriculture.

• III. Medical and Pharmaceutical Department, including the Schools of
  General and Physiological Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacy,
  Biology and Comparative Anatomy, Human Anatomy and Materia Medica,
  Physiology and Surgery, Medicine and Obstetrics, and Medical Jurisprudence.

• IV. Law Department, including the Schools of Common and Statute Law,
  and International and Constitutional Law, Mercantile Law, Evidence and
  Equity.

The APPLIANCES FOR INSTRUCTION embrace—

• I. The McCormick Observatory for Practical Astronomy,

• II. The Brooks Museum for Natural History,

• III. The Museum of Industrial Chemistry,

• IV. The Chemical Laboratory,

• V. The Physical Laboratory,

• VI. The Miller Biological Laboratory,

• VII. The Anatomical Laboratory,

besides a Library of 50,000 volumes, and a limited provision for pathological
studies and for clinical instruction.

The situation of the University is healthful, the water supply is pure
and abundant, the sewage system is complete and of the most approved type, and
ample opportunities and appliances are provided for physical training under competent
instruction.

Virginians in the Academical Schools pay no tuition.

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