Not traditional; not related to tradition, untraditional / Innovative; new; daring

plural of nontraditional student

(US, education) In a college or university: a student who does not enroll immediately after graduating high school, works full-time or part-time during their enrollment, or is financially independent.

In a nontraditional way.

Not traditionalistic.

plural of nontraditionalist

One who is not a traditionalist.