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<h2>About Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> Carthage’s beautiful campus on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is home to 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that students uncover and ignite their full potential. <a href="/about/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Why Liberal Arts?</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/liberal-arts/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student laughs during a physics class. At Carthage, the liberal arts foundation stre..." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/14962_liberal-arts-180x162.rev.1478528154.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image14962 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>7 myths about the liberal arts.<br/><a href="/liberal-arts">Learn the facts</a></p></div>

<h2>Experiential Learning</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student works with her supervisor at an internship at the courthouse." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/18313_call-out-internships-experiential.rev.1501413710.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image18313 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Internships, immersive academic programs, and hands-on study.<br/><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/">Learn by doing.</a></p></div>

<h2>J-Term at Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/january-term/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="J-Term at Carthage is a month to study, travel, and try something new." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4514_jtermcallout-180x162.rev.1560817887.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4514 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>One month to explore new subjects on campus or around the world.<br/><a href="/january-term/">Read more</a></p></div>

<h2>How to choose a major</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><img width="180" height="162" alt="Griffin Observatory 2017" src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image24983 lw_align_none" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2592" data-max-h="2333"/>Undecided?<br/><a href="/list/students-faculty-chose-major/">How to make the right choice</a>.</p></div>
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<h2>Visit Us</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/images/9188-call-out-lake-students" alt="Students watch the sunrise on campus"/></a>Some views you just have to see for yourself. <a href="/admissions/visit/">Schedule your visit</a></p></div>

<h2>The Aspire Program</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/aspire/aspire-in-5/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/24320_Aspire_logo-180x162.rev.1562176065.png" alt="The Aspire Program"/></a>5 things to know about Carthage’s four-year career development program. <a href="/aspire/aspire-in-5/">Read more</a></p></div>

<h2>Apply Now!</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/20654_ApplyNow-Call-out-180x162.rev.1527612944.jpg" alt="Apply now to become a Carthaginian!"/></a><strong><br/></strong><a href="/admissions/apply/">Apply Now!</a><br/><a href="/admissions/deposit/">Deposit Now</a></p></div>
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<h2>Fly with NASA</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/space-sciences/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A student conducts research aboard NASA's zero-gravity aircraft." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4076_daniellespins-530.rev.1501414818.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4076 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Carthage’s research in the space sciences has students floating in zero-g. <a href="/space-sciences/">Read more</a></p></div>

<h2>Paid Summer Research</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/sure/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/8990-call-out-sure-program" alt="Two Carthage students conduct research in chemistry."/></a>You. Your professor. A summer of one-on-one mentoring. <a href="/sure/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Get Involved</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campus-life/clubs/"><img src="/live/images/8986-call-out-student-life-get-involved-1" alt="Students enjoy warm weather at Carthage's sand volleyball court."/></a>Carthage has more than 130 student organizations. <a href="/student-involvement/clubs/">Learn more about Carthage’s student orgs</a></p></div>
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<h2>150 Years of Carthage Women</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campaign/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/25252_150W_call_out.rev.1570500563.jpg" alt=""/></a>Carthage celebrates 150 years of educating women. Help ensure a strong future for Carthage women of tomorrow.</p><div class="cc-tab-green gift-button"><div class="content-wrap"><div class="border"/><a href="https://www.carthage.edu/campaign">Learn more</a></div><div class="arrow-wrap"><div class="arrow"/><div class="border"/></div></div></div>

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Library Hours - Fall 2021

Begins Tuesday, September 7

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 12:00 am
Friday: 7:30 am - 8: 00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

SPECIAL HOURS FALL 2021

Fall Break (Friday, October 22 - Tuesday, October 26)

Friday, October 22: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 23: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 24: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday, October 25: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, October 26: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Thanksgiving Break (Tuesday, November 23 - Sunday, November 28)

Tuesday, November 23: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 24 - Saturday, November 27: CLOSED
Sunday, November 28: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Last Week of Classes and Final Exams (Wednesday, December 8 - Friday, December 17)

Wednesday, December 8: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Thursday, December 9: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Friday, December 10: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday, December 11: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, December 12: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Monday, December 13 - Thursday, December 16: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Friday, December 17: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Winter Break (Saturday, December 18 - Wednesday, January 5)

Saturday, December 18: CLOSED
Sunday, December 19: CLOSED
Monday, December 20: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 21: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 22: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, December 23 - Sunday, January 2: CLOSED
Monday, January 3 - Wednesday, January 5: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Library Hours - J-Term 2022

Begins Thursday, January 6

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 12:00 am
Friday: 7:30 am - 5: 00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

J-Term Break (Thursday, January 27 - Tuesday, February 1)

Thursday, January 27: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, January 28: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, January 29: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, January 30: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday, January 31: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, February 1: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Library Hours - Spring 2022

Begins Wednesday, February 2

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 12:00 am
Friday: 7:30 am - 5: 00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

SPECIAL HOURS SPRING 2022

Spring Break (Friday, March 11 - Sunday, March 20)

Friday, March 11: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 12: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 13: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday, March 14 - Thursday, March 17: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, March 18: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 19: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 20: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Easter Break (Thursday, April 14 - Monday, April 18)

Thursday, April 14: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, April 15: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 16: CLOSED
Sunday, April 17: CLOSED
Monday, April 18: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Last Week of Classes through Graduation (Monday, May 9 - Sunday, May 22)

Monday, May 9 - Thursday, May 12: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Friday, May 13: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 14: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 15: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Monday, May 16: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Tuesday, May 17: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Wednesday, May 18: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday, May 19: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, May 20: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 21: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 22: CLOSED