Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10
G0afati0nal.
Columbian College, Washington, d. G.

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Nhe collegiate year Of this institution win here
IL after consist of one continuous session, begin-
ing OF the last "Wednesday in September, and
closing on the last Wednesday in June, on which
day the annual commencement for comforting de-
grees will be held.
The ensuing session viii open on the 2Sth OF
the present month.
The charges are:
For tuition per session Of nine months, $40 90
Use of room, furniture, library, and al
tendance ............... ~ w
Board, (per week. ........ 20
To those who do not board in college the charge
for tuition is the same, and for the use of room,
furniture, library, &c, S25 per session. There is
an admission fee Of $40, and small charge each
session for contingencies. Fuel and lights are fur
nished at cost and washing al 37A cents per dozen.
The necessary college expenses of boarding stu
dent will not exceed SlS0 or $3.50 per annum. All
The bills are payable one half at the beginning, and
the balance at the middle Of the session.
With a view of giving 10 the different depart
ments of instruction a wider extension and al the
same time of meeting public want by rendering
the advantage of the college available 10 larger
number and a more varied class of Students some
important changes have been made in the order
and arrangement of the students. new course
has been adopted, styled the Scientific Course, and
the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy (B. P) al.
rached to il. Il will occupy about three years, and
will embrace all the studies Of the regular course
for the degree of Bachelor OF Arts, with the ex-
ception OF the ancient languages. This course
VIII be specially adapted 10 those who wish 10 OBJ
tain what is called practical education, as the
mathematical and scientific studies viii have
greaterprominence than usual, particularly in their
application TO the arts and business of life. Those
who may wish 10 become practical surveyors, en-
gneers, or agricultnrsts will be enabled, with The
advice of the faculty, TO select their studies with
special reference TO those Objects and viii receive
The aid of lectures and illustrations. The doors
the College will also be opened 10 those who may
wish under its general regulations. 10 pursue any
branch of study for any length oftme. They may
under the direction Of the faculty. select such sub
lects as are suited 10 their views and objects in
life, and, on examination, may receive regular
certificate OF their standing and proficiency in the
same.
The number Of officers and instructors has lately
been increased, and Others will be added as the
wants of the several departments may require.
Measures are in progress for filing immediately
The chair of chemistry, geology, mineraiogy, and
botany In manner that will add greatly TO the IN
teresi and profit ofthose studies.
The preparatory department has been placed
under careful and efficient management in a build
ing which has been handsomely fitted up for its
reception II has an able and experienced teacher,
and under the general supervision ofthe faculty.
II win thus afford the best advantages for laying
the foundation of thorough classical and mathe
matical education.
Boarding pupils win be received under the i'm
mediate and direction of the principal, and at
about the same expense as regular college stu
dents.
The buildings have recently undergone thorough
repairs and the grounds are being laid out and i'm
proved in a manner that will add much to the con-
venience and attractiveness of its already beauti
ful situation.
II is believed the College never presented so
strong inducements as il now does to young men
who desire to obtain thorough and liberal educa-
tion. ]. ). BACON,
Sep 81. President.