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 program bumped up high-school graduation rates by 5.2 percent and matriculation rates at two-year colleges by 9.1 percent.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Rue is in Mexico fleeing drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly), which sounds like matriculation wasn’t a high prio these last five years.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Inducing matriculation and retention at a university is not NIL as understood as part of the right of publicity.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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
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Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Rue is in Mexico fleeing drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly), which sounds like matriculation wasn’t a high prio these last five years.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Inducing matriculation and retention at a university is not NIL as understood as part of the right of publicity.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for matriculation
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“Matriculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matriculation. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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