noun
- the process of enrolling or being admitted as a student at a college or university
- the ceremony marking formal admission to a university
Usage: formal
Usage: formal; British
Examples
- Students must complete matriculation before attending classes.
- The matriculation process includes submitting transcripts and paying fees.
- Her matriculation at Harvard was delayed due to missing documents.
- The university held a matriculation ceremony for new students.
- Matriculation requirements vary between different colleges.
- After matriculation, she received her student ID card.