Students who attend classes at an educational institution but live outside the institution, usually returning home after their studies each day.
1.1. Non-residential students
Students who commute to school or college for their studies rather than residing in campus accommodation or boarding facilities.
Synonyms
- commuter students
- non-residential students
- external students
- day scholars
Antonyms
- boarding students
- residential students
- boarders
Examples
- The university welcomed both residential and day students to its vibrant campus community.
- Day students often form strong bonds with their peers despite not residing on campus.
- The school provided extensive resources to support the needs of its day students.
- Day students typically have diverse schedules, balancing academics with other commitments.
- The library remained open late to accommodate the study needs of day students.
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