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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>50+ Areas of Study</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/academics/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student reads a book at Sesquicentennial Plaza." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/18310_call-out-academics-plaza.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image18310 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Ready to get started?<br/><a href="/academics/">Choose your passion.</a></p></div>

<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 strengthens study across all majors." data-caption-enabled="false" data-credit-enabled="false" data-caption="A Carthage student laughs during a physics class. At Carthage, the liberal arts foundation strengthens study across all majors." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/14962_liberal-arts-180x162.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image14962 lw_align_none"/></a>7 myths about the liberal arts.<br/><a href="/liberal-arts">Learn the facts</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.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>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.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>
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<h2>Visit Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/images/9186-call-out-aerial" alt="An aerial photo of the Carthage campus"/></a>From here, you can go anywhere. <a href="/admissions/visit/">Schedule your visit</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.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>A Week in the Life</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/mycarthage/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/6095-call-out-mycarthage-instagram-2-summerfest" alt="Students take a selfie for the MyCarthage Instagram"/></a>See what it’s really like to be a Carthage student. <a href="/mycarthage/">Students share <em>their</em> Carthage through Instagram</a></p></div>

<h2>Get Involved</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campus-life/clubs/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/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 120 student organizations. <a href="/campus-life/clubs/">See a list of all clubs</a></p></div>

<h2>A Week in the Life</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/mycarthage/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/6094-call-out-mycarthage-instagram-1" alt="Students take a selfie for the MyCarthage Instagram"/></a>See what it’s really like to be a Carthage student. <a href="/mycarthage/">Students share <em>their</em> Carthage through Instagram</a></p></div>

<h2>A Week in the Life</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/mycarthage/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/8973-call-out-my-carthage-instagram-patio-meal" alt="Student relaxes on the patio between Hedberg Library and the Chapel"/></a>See what it’s really like to be a Carthage student. <a href="/mycarthage/">Students share <em>their</em> Carthage through Instagram</a></p></div>

<h2>A Week in the Life</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/mycarthage/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/6096-call-out-mycarthage-instagram-3" alt="Maren Schutz takes a selfie for the MyCarthage Instagram"/></a>See what it’s really like to be a Carthage student. <a href="/mycarthage/">Students share <em>their</em> Carthage through Instagram</a></p></div>
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<h2>Your Gift Matters</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> Carthage has done so much and come so far, and yet we still see enormous opportunity. Only the generosity and vision of those who give to Carthage make this possible.</p><div class="cc-tab-green gift-button"><div class="content-wrap"><div class="border"/><a href="https://www.carthage.edu/forms/giving/donation/">Make a Gift</a></div><div class="arrow-wrap"><div class="arrow"/><div class="border"/></div></div></div>

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Hours

Regular Library Hours - Summer 2017

Monday, May 22-Saturday, September 2

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 5: 00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

SPECIAL HOURS summer 2017

Sunday, May 28: CLOSED
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day): CLOSED
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day): CLOSED
Sunday, September 3: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday, September 4 (Labor Day): 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, September 5: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Regular Library Hours - Fall 2017

Begins Wednesday, September 6

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 2017

Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 17 - Sunday, November 26)

Friday, November 17: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 18: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 19: CLOSED
Monday, November 20: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, November 21: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday, November 22: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving): CLOSED
Friday, November 24: CLOSED
Saturday, November 25: CLOSED
Sunday, November 26: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Special Hours Fall 2017

Last Week of Classes and Final Exam Period (Wednesday, December 13 - Friday, December 22)

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

Holiday Break (Saturday, December 23 - Monday, January 8)

Saturday, December 23 - Monday, January 1: CLOSED
Tuesday, January 2: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday, January 3: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday, January 4: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, January 5: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, January 6: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, January 7: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday, January 8: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

J-Term 2018

Begins Tuesday, January 9

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

J-Term Break (Thursday, February 1 - Tuesday, February 6)

Thursday, February 1: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, February 2: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 3: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 4: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday, February 5: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, February 6: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Regular Library Hours - Spring 2018

Begins Wednesday, February 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 SPRING 2018

Spring Break (Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 11)

Friday, March 2: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 3: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 4: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday, March 5 - Thursday, Mar. 8: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, March 9
Saturday, March 10: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 11: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Easter Break (Thursday, March 29 - Monday, April 2)

Thursday, March 29: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, March 30 (Good Friday): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 31 - Sunday, April 1: CLOSED
Monday, April 2: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Last Week of Classes through Graduation (Monday, May 14 - Sunday, May 27)

Monday, May 14 - Thursday, May 17: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Friday, May 18: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 19: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 20: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Monday, May 21: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Tuesday, May 22: 7:30 am - 1:00 am
Wednesday, May 23: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday, May 24: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, May 25 (New Alumni Dinner): CLOSED
Saturday, May 26: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 27 (Graduation): 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm