Undergraduate

/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuːət/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A student who is pursuing a bachelor's degree at a college or university.

She decided to become an undergraduate at a prestigious university.

A person who has not yet earned a degree and is taking courses towards a degree.

As an undergraduate, he spent most of his time studying in the library.

An undergraduate program or course of study.

The university offers a variety of undergraduate programs in different fields.

From under- + graduate, reflecting the status of not yet having graduated.

undergraduate studies

The courses and education pursued by an undergraduate.

undergraduate program

A course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

undergraduate degree

A degree awarded after completing undergraduate studies.

graduate

A person who has earned a degree, especially a bachelor's or higher.

postgraduate

A student who has completed a degree and is pursuing further education.

bachelor

An undergraduate degree awarded after completing a certain number of college courses.

Undergrad

I'm just an undergrad trying to figure things out.

Freshman

As a freshman, she is still adjusting to life as an undergrad.