Meaning & use
matriculated
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Formally enrolled as a student at a college or university, especially after meeting the required qualifications.
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She matriculated at the state university in the fall after finishing her entrance exams.
Only students who have matriculated may register for upper-level courses.
A note on using this word
Matriculate specifically refers to formal admission into a degree program, not just attending a class; it's mostly used in academic and administrative contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
enrolledregistered
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Words with an opposite meaning
withdrawn
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