Christmas graduate: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • A student who completes degree requirements and is awarded a diploma during the winter or December graduation period rather than at the more typical spring or summer commencement.
  • A person who finishes an academic program at the end of the calendar year; may imply an out‑of‑season or alternate graduation schedule.

  Examples

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  • As a Christmas graduate, Maria was eager to start her career in January.

    Como graduada de Navidad, María estaba ansiosa por comenzar su carrera en enero.

  • The university held a special ceremony for Christmas graduates this December.

    La universidad realizó una ceremonia especial para los graduados de Navidad este diciembre.

  • John became a Christmas graduate after completing his degree requirements last month.

    John se convirtió en graduado de Navidad tras completar los requisitos de su carrera el mes pasado.

  • Many Christmas graduates face unique challenges entering the job market off-season.

    Muchos graduados de Navidad enfrentan desafíos únicos al ingresar al mercado laboral fuera de temporada.