Freshman Orientation, 1958, placement tests, photo 2

This image shows the freshman class of 1959 sitting in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, taking the placement tests as part of freshman orientation at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). All incoming freshmen and transfer students were required to attend orientation given at the beginning of the fall term, which included welcoming addresses, club activities, registration, and placement tests. The tests ensured incoming students had adequate proficiencies to embark on college-level study and if any remedial courses were necessary.

Students

Student Activities

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Box 6, Library (Misc) ND, C14.1.4.6.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1958

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Photographs

English

Image

1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

D. D. Dougherty Library (1935)

Series 2 -- Events

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