The word 'student-related' is a compound adjective formed by combining 'student' and 'related'. 'Student' originates from Latin 'studēre', meaning 'to study'. 'Related' comes from Latin 'relatus', the past participle of 'referre', meaning 'to bring back'.

'Student' evolved from the Old French 'estudiant', and 'related' from the Old French 'relater'.

The term has consistently referred to matters associated with students.