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DEGREES.

Three honorary distinctions are conferred in this Institution; a Certificate
of proficiency—that of Graduate in any School—and that of Master
of Arts of the University of Virginia.

The first, the Faculty may confer on any student who shall, on examination,
give satisfactory evidence of a competent acquaintance with any of
those particular branches which according to the regulations, may be separately
attended in a school. The second, they are authorised to confer
on any student who shall, on examination, give satisfactory evidence of his
proficiency in the general studies of any of the schools. And the third, is
obtained by graduation, in the schools of Ancient Languages, Mathematics,
Natural Philosopy, Chemistry, and Moral Philosophy, and in any two
of the Modern Languages. But in all cases, to obtain a diploma or certificate
of proficiency, the candidate must give the Faculty satisfactory
proof of his ability to write the English language correctly.

No particular period of study is prescribed for the acquisition of these
honors. The student obtains them whenever he can undergo the rigid examinations
to which the candidates for them are subjected.

The title of Doctor of Medicine is conferred on graduates in the Medical
department.

On the last day of the session, the Visitors, Faculty, officers, and Students,
assemble in the Rotunda, and the public are invited to attend. On
this occasion, the certificates and diplomas are awarded to the successful
candidates, and the results of the examinations are announced.