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Convocation vs Matriculation - What's the difference?

convocation | matriculation |

As nouns the difference between convocation and matriculation

is that convocation is the act of calling or assembling by summons while matriculation is enrollment in a college or university.

convocation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of calling or assembling by summons.
  • An assembly or meeting.
  • An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
  • An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted.

    • Coordinate terms

    * (academic assembly) (l)

    matriculation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • enrollment in a college or university
  • A pass in some university examinations
  • (Scotland) A registration of armorial bearings

    • References

    * OED 2004