noun a person who is about to receive a degree from a university or college
A graduand is a student who has completed all requirements for graduation but has not yet officially graduated.
After graduation, graduands become alumni of their educational institution.
In academic institutions, graduands participate in graduation ceremonies to receive their diplomas or degrees.
In higher education, graduands may be referred to as candidates for graduation.
Graduands may be involved in activities related to graduation planning and preparation.
The term 'graduand' is commonly used in the context of graduation ceremonies and events.
A writer may use the term 'graduand' when referring to a character in a story who is about to graduate from a university or college.
A psychologist may use the term 'graduand' when discussing the psychological impact of graduating and transitioning to the next stage of life.
An academic advisor may use the term 'graduand' when working with students who are preparing to graduate and discussing their post-graduation plans.
A university registrar may use the term 'graduand' when processing graduation applications and conferring degrees to students who have completed their requirements.