Glossary

Explore this glossary of educational terms to clarify key concepts and terminology used in teaching, learning, and academic contexts. Use the search feature below to quickly find definitions for specific terms.


Undergraduate

An undergraduate is a student who’s studying for their first college degree, like a bachelor’s degree. They’re usually in their first four years of college after finishing high school. In short, it’s the first step in higher education before moving on to graduate studies.