noun
transfer student; enrollee
Refers to a student who enters a school or program partway through, typically from another institution. Common in university and vocational school contexts.
彼は三年次に編入生としてこの大学に入った。
He entered this university as a transfer student in his third year.
編入生向けのガイダンスが来週あります。
There will be an orientation for transfer students next week.
Compound of 編入 (へんにゅう, 'transfer, admission') + 生 (せい, 'student').