Answer: baccalaureates

AnswerCrossword Clue
baccalaureatesAn examination intended to qualify successful candidates for higher education
baccalaureatesA college bachelor's degree
baccalaureatesA religious service held at some educational institutions before commencement, containing a farewell sermon to the graduating class
baccalaureatesBACCALAUREATE, a set of examinations intended to qualify successful candidates for higher education in any of several countries