noncollegiate

adjective

Definition of noncollegiatenext
as in nonacademic

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  1. nonacademic
  2. noneducational
  3. extracurricular
Adjective
  • Perhaps nonacademic employers in those places would be smart to lure workers with family deals, just like the deans in higher ed.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Unfortunately, this isn't the case because admissions officers consider many academic and nonacademic factors.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of nonacademic
Adjective
  • Indiana is one of the few states that allow noneducational governmental agencies, such as the Indianapolis mayor’s office, to authorize charter schools.
    Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 4 May 2023
  • Recommendations depend on a child’s age: Kids between the ages of 2 and 5 should not watch more than one hour of noneducational programming per weekday, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
    Daniel Bortz, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
Definition of noneducational
Adjective
  • Jermaine has not only maintained an outstanding GPA of above 4.0 but has also immersed himself in various extracurricular activities that reflect his commitment to personal and professional growth.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Other elements of the college application picture, such as test scores, class rank, essays and extracurricular activities are an integral part of showcasing who a student really is.
    Bonnie Kleffman, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of extracurricular
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