extracurricular
adjective
ex·tra·cur·ric·u·lar
ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər 
1
: not falling within the scope of a regular curriculum
specifically
: of or relating to officially or semiofficially approved and usually organized student activities (such as athletics) connected with school and usually carrying no academic credit
extracurricular sports
2
a
: lying outside one's regular duties or routine
b
extracurricular
noun
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hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
There will be no After School Enrichment Program, extracurricular activities, facility use, athletics or before and after school programs, according to the release.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Early preparation and long-term strategic focus allow students to discover and articulate their core passions, engage deeply in meaningful extracurricular activities, and develop the academic foundation needed to excel in the admissions process and at a top college.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
According to UConn admissions, the university evaluates applications based on GPA, coursework, extracurricular activities and essays.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Extracurricular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extracurricular. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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extracurricular
adjective
ex·tra·cur·ric·u·lar
ˌek-strə-kə-ˈrik-yə-lər
: of or relating to those activities (as athletics) that are offered by a school but are not part of the course of study
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