Entrance Requirements:  It is necessary that every student entering the Institute be of normal intelligence and at least eight years of age.  Every student must also be of good moral character and must be able to speak the English language sufficiently well to take the instruction.  When a stammerer has been cured in one language, however, he is cured in all languages.  Rich and poor are here treated with equal kindness, courtesy and respect.  We believe in those who are here to be cured, regardless of their station in life, and we believe in helping them accomplish that purpose in as short a time as is consistent with the results which they desire.

Grounds and Buildings:  The Institute Building and Dormitory stand in a large lot, ideally located, in a desirable residential neighborhood away from the dirt, dust, noise and clamor of the city and yet not so far out as to be in the least removed from the city’s activities.

Board and Room for Students:  The Institute maintains its own Dormitory and Boarding Department under the direct and immediate supervision of the Institute authorities.  To the right of the Main Dormitory Building as you enter will be found the Dormitory for girls and women, while on the left are located the General Offices and the Dormitory for boys and men.  Every facility has been provided for the comfort and happiness of our pupils while at the Institute.  Room, board, heat, light, hot and cold baths and all other comforts and conveniences are provided.

Sleeping Rooms:  The pupils’ sleeping rooms and apartments are large, well-lighted, and well-ventilated.  They are comfortable both summer and winter, ample facilities being provided to heat the entire building comfortably at all times.

All of the sleeping rooms as well as the entire Dormitory and class-room are lighted with electricity.  Each room contains furnishings necessary to make the room comfortable and home-like.  Bath and face towels are furnished without extra cost, as is all necessary bedding and linen.  Commodious and spacious bathrooms, with running water, and modern equipment are furnished for the exclusive use of pupils.

Dining Room:  Two large, airy and well-ventilated dining rooms are located in the Main Dormitory Building.  Here are served all meals, made up in the most appetizing manner—­wholesome menus planned for the special needs of the type of students who come here.  There is no dieting, but meals are carefully balanced and highly seasoned dishes or injurious food combinations are eliminated.

Every meal is prepared under the direct supervision of an experienced chef.  Under this direction our pupils are served with some of the most delicious and healthful viands which can be put together—­all of which is evidenced by the students’ enthusiastic approbation of the Institute table fare.

Scrupulous Cleanliness:  Every part of the Institute Buildings is kept scrupulously clean—­every day in the year.  In this respect the Bogue Institute surpasses many of the best hotels.