noun
- students in the first two years of high school or college; freshmen and sophomores
Usage: plural form; American English
Examples
- The underclassmen were excited about their first homecoming dance.
- Underclassmen must complete certain core requirements before choosing a major.
- The dormitory houses only underclassmen during their first two years.
- Many underclassmen struggle with the transition to college life.
- The mentorship program pairs upperclassmen with underclassmen.
- Underclassmen are not allowed to park in the senior lot.