REQUIREMENTS FOR A. B. DEGREE

In 1880 the demand for a degree by those who did not offer Greek became so strong that the trustees offered a new degree, B. L., to this class of students. The A. B. degree, however, could not be obtained at this time without Greek. This requirement was continued until 1902, when the group system was adopted. It then became possible for a student to obtain the A. B. degree without Greek. Candidates for the A. B. degree had to take in freshman year, English, Physical Education, Mathematics, (unless Advanced Mathematics were presented), Latin, and two of the following languages: Greek, French or German.

A further change in the requirements has now been made which gives the freshman a wider range in his choice of subjects. If a freshman presents Greek for entrance he must continue that subject during; his first year. His other required subjects are still the same as heretofore, but he may now choose one from the following courses: Modern Languages, Mathematics (if Advanced Mathematics were presented), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Graphics and History. If a freshman does not Present Greek for entrance the only variation from the above course is the substitution among the required subjects of the Modern Language offered in place of Greek, and putting Greek among the electives.

A new regulation for candidates for the B. S. decree is that requiring students beginning French or German in freshman year to continue it in "sophomore year.