College Terminology

noun a member of a college, especially a collegiate church

adjective relating to or characteristic of a college or its students

• The collegiate atmosphere at the university promotes academic excellence.
• I love the collegiate vibe on campus - everyone is so friendly and helpful.
• The collegiate crowd at the party was really cool to hang out with.
• Their friendship was so strong, it was almost collegiate in nature.

noun a student in the first year of high school, college, or university

adjective relating to or characteristic of a freshman

• The freshman class is adjusting well to college life.
• I heard the freshman party last night was wild.
• The freshmen are totally clueless about where to find their classes.
• As a freshman in the corporate world, she felt like a small fish in a big pond.

noun a university student who has not yet received a bachelor's degree

adjective relating to or characteristic of a student studying for a first degree at a university or college

• The undergraduate students were required to complete a research project as part of their degree program.
• I'm an undergraduate student studying business at the university.
• I'm just a college kid, still an undergrad.
• Being an undergraduate is like laying the foundation for your future career.