1. a student who has not yet entered the freshman year of high school or college; a student in a preparatory or bridge program before formal freshman enrollment
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in educational contexts

1. of, relating to, or designed for students before they enter the freshman year
Usage: chiefly North American

Examples

• The university offers a prefreshman summer program to help students adjust to college life.
• She enrolled in prefreshman courses to strengthen her math skills before starting her first year.
• The prefreshman orientation introduces new students to campus resources and academic expectations.
• Many students attend prefreshman bridge programs to build confidence in their studies.
• The prefreshman class meets twice a week to discuss time management and study strategies.