Specific information on the following can be found in the 1886-1887 University Catalog:
- Trustees (p. 14), Administration (p. 24), and Faculty (p. 24)
- Academic calendar (p. 5) and Fees (p. 160)
- Professional Schools
- School of Medicine (founded 1765)
- Law School (established as a separate school in 1850)
- School of Engineering (founded as School of Mines, Arts and Manufactures in 1852)
- School of Dental Medicine (founded 1878)
- Wharton School of Business (founded 1881)
- School of Veterinary Medicine (founded 1884)
- Schools available to members of the College Class of 1887 (also referred to as “departments” or “courses of study”)
- Department of Arts (p. 35)
- Towne Scientific School (p. 42)
- Department of Philosophy (p. 53)
- Finance and Economy in the Wharton School (p. 56)
- Department of Music (p. 62)