open enrollment

open enrollment

noun

Definition of OPEN ENROLLMENT

1

: the voluntary enrollment of a student in a public school other than the one assigned on the basis of residence

2

: enrollment on demand as a student in an institution of higher learning irrespective of formal qualifications

Examples of OPEN ENROLLMENT

1. Many voters support open enrollment.
2. the city's open enrollment policy
3. Employees can sign up for new benefits during open enrollment.

First Known Use of OPEN ENROLLMENT

1964