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
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The competitive student body contributes to strong performance and college matriculation, but reviews from students and parents raise concerns about burnout and stress.
—Charlie Finnerty, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
So here's a little bit about our other nominees from this week, as written by those who nominated them:
Ella Procter: Montgomery Central High School
The senior has danced her whole life at her local studio and throughout her matriculation in high school.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
While white students thrive, graduation rates, college matriculation, and standardized test scores for students of color are among the nation’s worst.
—David Schultz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
The former is directly connected to financial assistance offered by a school for a shared and equal fee—the cost of matriculation at the college—while the latter is less about university financial assistance and more about compensation for services or identity use.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
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Charlie Finnerty, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
So here's a little bit about our other nominees from this week, as written by those who nominated them:
Ella Procter: Montgomery Central High School
The senior has danced her whole life at her local studio and throughout her matriculation in high school.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
While white students thrive, graduation rates, college matriculation, and standardized test scores for students of color are among the nation’s worst.
—David Schultz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
The former is directly connected to financial assistance offered by a school for a shared and equal fee—the cost of matriculation at the college—while the latter is less about university financial assistance and more about compensation for services or identity use.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
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“Matriculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matriculation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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