baccalaureate
/ˌbækəˈlɔriɪt/
noun
- A bachelor's degree awarded by a college or university upon completion of undergraduate studies.
- After four years of study, he received his baccalaureate in engineering.
- She earned her baccalaureate in biology from the state university.
- Many jobs require at least a baccalaureate degree.
- A religious service or ceremony held before graduation, often including a sermon or address.
- The speaker at the baccalaureate gave an inspiring talk about the future.
- The baccalaureate service will be held in the chapel on Saturday evening.
- Parents and students attended the baccalaureate to celebrate the graduates.