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Important Dates
York County Academy
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1776-1787 - A small classical school founded by the Reverend John Andrews
becomes incorporated as The York Academy within St. John's Episcopal
Church, York, Pa.
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1798 - The Classical School for Young Ladies begins. It remains
in operation until 1871 when it closes due to the difficulties of offering
separate classes for girls.
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1799 - The York County Academy becomes independently incorporated.
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1858 - A Normal School opens within the Academy to educate future teachers.
It remains in operation until 1921.
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1929 - A reciprocal teaching agreement begins with York Collegiate Institute.
York Collegiate Institute/York Junior College
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1873 - York Collegiate Institute founded by local businessman,
Samuel Small.
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1885 - Institute building destroyed by a fire.
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1886 - New building opens through the patronage of Small's three nephews.
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1941 - York Junior College of the York Collegiate Institute begins
offering freshman and sophomore college classes.
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1948 - The secondary school closes.
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1961 - York Junior College moves to new campus on Country Club Rd.
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1968 - The junior college is renamed York College of Pennsylvania
and offers four-year degree programs.
York College of Pennsylvania
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1975 - The college merges with York Country Day School. Teaching
affiliations begin with York Hospital.
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1977 - The first graduate program begins offering courses in business administration.
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1980s - The college is nationally recognized for its ability to provide
a quality education at a reasonable price.
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1990s - Renovation and new buildings enhance the college's philosophy of
excellence in education.
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