What does Nominaal lopen mean?

Despite all the borrels he still managed to stay nominaal this year.

Dutch student slang. This is a Dutch word. You will hear it a lot at Dutch universities, student associations and in student houses.

It means getting every credit of a block or study year on time, without delays or resits. Dutch parents love to hear it. Dutch students who also do a board year or a lot of committees rarely manage it. Also read about BSA, studententien and propedeuse.