acceptees
Those granted entry
Acceptees are people who have been accepted, typically to an institution such as a university or program: The college sent welcome packets to all acceptees.
The term appears most often in admissions contexts, distinguishing those offered places from applicants still waiting or rejected.
Newly admitted members
- initiatesStarts or new members
- pledgesFormal promises given
- newcomersThose recently arrived
- novicesInexperienced newcomers
neophytes · rookies · trainees · apprentices · interns · cadets · proteges · class
Formal promises given
- initiatesStarts or new members
- inducteesNewly admitted members
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
- sororityWomen's collegiate social organization
brotherhood · sisterhood · fellowship · guild · association · alumni · affiliates · chapter
Those officially signed up
- admitteesThose granted acceptance
- matriculantsNewly registered students
- applicantsThose seeking acceptance
- entrantsThose who join in
candidates · freshmen · undergraduates · graduates · orientation · enrollment · letter · notification
Act of receiving guests
- greetingExpression of welcome
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
- warmthHeat you feel
embrace · inclusion · invitation · onboarding · integration · cordiality · openness · camaraderie
inductees
Newly admitted members
novices · neophytes · rookies · trainees · apprentices · interns · cadets · proteges · class · batch
pledges
Formal promises given
- initiatesStarts or new members
- inducteesNewly admitted members
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
sorority · brotherhood · sisterhood · fellowship · guild · association · alumni · affiliates · chapter · organization
enrollees
Those officially signed up
- admitteesThose granted acceptance
- matriculantsNewly registered students
- applicantsThose seeking acceptance
entrants · candidates · freshmen · undergraduates · graduates · orientation · enrollment · letter · notification · waitlist
reception
Act of receiving guests
- greetingExpression of welcome
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
warmth · embrace · inclusion · invitation · onboarding · integration · cordiality · openness · camaraderie · mentorship
accepteesrejectees
Those refused or declined
deferrals · denials · waitlisted · turndowns
- accepted at face valueBelieved without verification
- accepted truth
- socially accepted