noun
- a person who is about to receive an academic degree
Usage: formal; British
Examples
- The graduands assembled in the hall before the ceremony.
- Each graduand received instructions about the procession.
- The university sent letters to all graduands regarding their diplomas.
- Graduands must wear academic dress during the ceremony.
- The dean congratulated the graduands on their achievements.
- Photography sessions were arranged for graduands and their families.