matriculation
noun
ma·tric·u·la·tion
mə-ˌtri-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
: the action or process or matriculating (that is, enrolling) or the state of being matriculated (as at a college or university)
In those days, Catholic schools did not encourage the matriculation of non-Catholics.—
Wilson J. Moses
Wilson J. MosesMake the matriculation of athletes subject to approval by admissions offices, which would certify that recruits are solid students and citizens …—Jerry Kirshenbaum
Jerry KirshenbaumAt the suggestion of friends, Ms. Kivel decided to take a gap year—a year outside of academia between high-school graduation and college matriculation.—Toddi Gutner
Toddi GutnerExamples of matriculation in a Sentence
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His own matriculation to Duke was made possible by a scholarship.
—Jonathon Morrison, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2023
By then, his resume included several high-level administrator positions, including dean of matriculation and student development at San Diego Miramar College.
—Debbie Truong, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
In the time since her matriculation, the 31-year-old’s work has been highly documented, and she’s interviewed figures ranging from Candace Parker to President Barack Obama.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2023
His matriculation was delayed once more by covid-19.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 26 May 2023
The dialogue describes what goes on in places such as Deventer and Cologne, where during the matriculation rituals the little graduate bitches and other wicked scoundrels bombard the freshman with abuse and insults and human filth, and also shave him and inflict other indignities.
—David Treuer, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021
Though people who identify as men are not eligible to apply for admission to Smith, students who transition after matriculation are able to stay and complete their degree.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 30 Apr. 2023
Whisenhunt held several other positions over the years at San Diego City College, starting in 2001, including dean of student affairs, interim dean of student development and matriculation, and associate dean of student services/outreach.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2021
For instance, between 90 and 130 students defer matriculation to Harvard College to participate in a gap year.
—Brian Boswell, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
Jonathon Morrison, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2023
By then, his resume included several high-level administrator positions, including dean of matriculation and student development at San Diego Miramar College.
—Debbie Truong, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
In the time since her matriculation, the 31-year-old’s work has been highly documented, and she’s interviewed figures ranging from Candace Parker to President Barack Obama.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2023
His matriculation was delayed once more by covid-19.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 26 May 2023
The dialogue describes what goes on in places such as Deventer and Cologne, where during the matriculation rituals the little graduate bitches and other wicked scoundrels bombard the freshman with abuse and insults and human filth, and also shave him and inflict other indignities.
—David Treuer, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021
Though people who identify as men are not eligible to apply for admission to Smith, students who transition after matriculation are able to stay and complete their degree.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 30 Apr. 2023
Whisenhunt held several other positions over the years at San Diego City College, starting in 2001, including dean of student affairs, interim dean of student development and matriculation, and associate dean of student services/outreach.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2021
For instance, between 90 and 130 students defer matriculation to Harvard College to participate in a gap year.
—Brian Boswell, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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“Matriculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matriculation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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