Certificates of Completion

Beginning in 1880–81, certificates were awarded at commencement to students who had successfully completed all the work offered in any one school or department, such as Ancient Languages or Pure Mathematics. The practice lasted only a few years.

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  • Title Certificates of Completion
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  • Keywords Certificates of Completion
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date May 22, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 4, 2018