New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
HOW TO GET ADMISSION TO CORNELL
UNIVERSITY.


We have a letter from &C. NJ" who says he is
"between 10 and 20 OF age is in largo goods
house In this city, with salary inadequate TO his sup
port, las a thirst for learning for collegiate
that lac has read In THE TRIBUNE great deal about the
Cornell University, but the statements In regard TO the
manner OF admission ambiguous that he became
dshcartened but again appeals to know how 10 get
admitted to that Institution"
The conditions for admission TO tho Cornell University
foOws The candidate must be at least years Of
OF good character possessed OF such physical health
and strength will enable him pursue tho studies Of
the which lac proposes II the candidate
is from another college, he must present certificate Of
honorable dismssion thcrefron. must pass an ex-
animation In Geography; English Grammar, including
Orthography aud syntax; Arithmetic and Algebra to
Quadratic Equations. The above the least require
ments for admission. Candidates should write TO the
business Manageroi Cornell University, Ithaca n ""
nskug have COPY OF The University Regiser sent to
their address which should be written In a clear. plain
hand, giving tho pOsOce, with town. county aud State
and enclose stamps enough TO pay tho postage.
The Register furnishes vast amount Of information
useful for the student to know before setting from
home.
Having been found qualified for admission the
qurement Will he the payment Of one term tuition fee OF
SO No mntrculation entrance fees required,
Is any discrimination made between students coming
from different States Countries. All students will be
hcd rcOnbe Tor any INJURY done by them TO the prop
eriy Of the institution.
II the student boards in the institution he viii be
qucd tO pay one months board In advance. Bills for
chemicals used IN the laboratories must be paid monthly
Tho OF board the institution including fuel,
and light (Of gnsl H. believe, IS 81 per week Add to
this $50 per annum for tuition aud IL makes $62 40 for
the years expense 10 which must he added the price OF
books stationery chelncas used In laboratory expense
OF travel To aud from the University postage, and Incl
dentas, which Will estimate at SIS year. ade.
lhte iOr student VINO travels no iuIther than from
this ciiy making grand total OF 1897 40 for years
education at the University.
Now comes the question which Is the most important
for correspondent G. NJ and for Others whose sal
aries totally inadequate" to their support, How
shall tins expense OF t33i 40 be metf
Thls VIC cannot 50 readily answer as 80 mach depends
aud economy. We know that some students man.
aged the question OF living with such skill and economy
Of 5000 and on the other hand, they have pursued
practice of industry that has earned this 500 during the
year without impeding their studies. For that class OF
students, tho question easily answered. They seek
their solution q the problem. They earn the money
There are other students who possess neither the
faculty Of saving nor of earning and bayo no higher aim
than ~ depend the bounty Of parents friends for
their support This class Of students should never Leave
home for college without adequate provision previously
dusr.ous boys vii work their way through anywhere.
IL il tho purpose OF the mann gers Of the University 10
organize system of industrial pursuits, adequate to the
wants Of all students who may desire to labor Tor their
support.
Tins department Is partially developed. and tho IN
stiuttion mas paid the past year about $1,000 10
students for labor which has been performed the
farm. The buildings In carpenter and mason work, Ia
pauugand glazing lnd IN sonecuttng' Oh the grounds
u grading. rUad inHking &c &c.
10 ic above printing has been added for tho current
year. at which 70 90 students Will hnd employment
The Institution has been able thus cury 10 Introduce
printing through the generous donation OF a No.
printing machine by the Mc~sr-. X. Hoe CO.. Ai fonts
OF type hy MCssfs Geo Bruccr san Co Olhct bHchcs
~ mechanics and manufacturing Will be added 80 fast ~
the means Of tut insuutouund generosity oil Trends VIII
permit II expected that the introduction uf boot and
Shoe manufacturing aud furniture manufacturing viii
add employment during the next year for several humid
rcu students.
la addition tho employment thus furnished by the
institution many students have found employ iheit IN the
ucighbuihuud outside the institution some az bouk-kcc
Ing tmc tcat hing schools and private classes some
rJuvusriu for the e uf books and other articles; one
ly getting MP uul Publishing directory OF lthaCa ah-
Othcr y compiling ANA publishing drscllpliNe ana sa,
.ticHi guido Waterfalls, gurgcs and scenery ~
Ithaca Others boo tic various kinds Uf Olhrc.wotk, &c
Tins there broad ueld aud V!cd employ mVut suited
capacity aud physical Developments OF most stu
denis. n @. NJ cannot SEQ his way 10 an education
through th. broad aud plainly marked avenue, We
sCutCc.y know what further advice to give him.