Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

matriculation

noun

/məˌtrɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of enrolling or being admitted to a college or university.

Examples

After completing high school, she looked forward to her matriculation at the local university.
Matriculation is often a key step in a student’s academic journey.
He received his acceptance letter, confirming his matriculation for the fall semester.

Meaning

Matriculation typically refers to the formal admission of a student to a degree program at an institution of higher education, which usually follows the completion of secondary education.