nontraditional student
Late-starting pupil
A nontraditional student is a college or university student who doesn't fit the typical profile of enrolling directly after high school and attending full-time.
The category usually includes older students, those with work or family responsibilities, part-time enrollees, veterans, or students returning after a gap: As a nontraditional student, she balanced classes with raising two kids.
- adult learnerGrown person pursuing education
- late bloomerOne who matures slowly
- undergraduateDegree-seeking college student
- career changeMoving to different occupation
- second careerSubsequent professional path
education · maturity · enrollment · distance learning · online degree · continuing education · professional development · lifelong learning · childcare support · working parent · flexible learning · GED · time management · work-life balance · skill enhancement · vocational training · certificate programs · community colleges
nontraditional studenttraditional student
Learner following standard educational path
nontraditional studentfull-time student
Enrolled for complete credits
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