Pronunciation

/ˌʌndəˈɡrɑːdʒt/

Definitions

Noun

An undergraduate is a student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a college or university, typically in their first three or four years of study, before becoming a graduate student.

Verb

To be or act as an undergraduate can mean to attend or participate in undergraduate studies.

Phrases

• “Freshman year” often refers to the first undergraduate year.
• “Upperclassmen” are typically third- or fourth-year undergraduates.
• “Graduating undergraduate” is someone about to complete their bachelor’s degree.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was excited to start her undergraduate studies at the prestigious university.”
• Verb: “As an undergraduate, he joined several clubs to broaden his knowledge.”
• Adjective: “The vibrant undergraduate community organized a charity event.”

Synonyms

• Bachelor’s student
• Collegian
• Junior (in terms of academic level)
• Freshman or Sophomore (specifically in the first or second year)
• Young professional (implying someone just starting their career after completing undergraduate studies)

Antonyms

• Graduate (a post-undergraduate student)
• Postgraduate (a student pursuing a higher degree after completing an undergraduate program)