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matriculation

matriculation

2 8.5
The official process of joining a college or university
  • noun
  • /məˌtrɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : matriculación
  • With your matriculation comes what we hope will be a lifelong bond, for you are now joined to us, and us to you on a remarkable journey.
  • matriculation services
  • matriculation rates
  • matriculation examination

With your matriculation comes what we hope will be a lifelong bond, for you are now joined to us, and us to you on a remarkable journey.

Examples

  • Finally, one student's comment regarding orientation sets the tone for the accessibility of all matriculation services for students.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The school did not prepare students for the national matriculation examination, which was required for the university.

    Academic text (1999)
  • African American students face many different problems during their academic matriculation, which could lead to stress.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The issue is our lack of matriculation into the real world, into the corporate world, into becoming a productive member of society.

  • Do different student populations view the value of these particular matriculation services differently?

    Academic text (1995)
  • Healthy student development and successful matriculation must be evident in an institution's mission, with evidence of multicultural initiatives.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Individual colleges, however, apply differing criteria and levels of requirement for matriculation purposes.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Our educational systems, including K-12 and advanced matriculation, have by and large resorted to standardized tests.

    Blog text (11)
  • After completing all the requirements, she received her matriculation to the university, officially making her a student.

  • His matriculation into the college was a proud moment for his family, marking the beginning of his higher education journey.

Synonyms

enrollment
vsmatriculation
  • US
34 2.7

The act of officially joining a course or school by signing up

is a formal admission process focused on joining an institution especially universities
matric
vsmatriculation
  • UK
1 9.9

The formal process of becoming a student at a college or university

is the full standard term for the same admission process

How Official

matriculation
  • Formal
2 8.5
registration
145 2.5
enrollment
  • US
34 2.7
application
528 2.4
sign-up
4 2.5

Surface Forms

matriculation singular

Morphology

matriculation = matriculate (transparent) = matriculate + ion

Standard nominalization: the verb 'matriculate' (to enroll) + '-ion' yields the noun meaning 'the act or process of enrolling', which is directly derivable.

Etymology

Matriculation comes from the Latin word matricula, which means 'little list' or register where names were written. So matriculation is like having your name put on the school's list — the formal step of enrolling in a college or university.