Graduations

Graduation day is the biggest day of their life. Help them fly forward into their next chapter by celebrating the school year and all the bumps, sighs, smiles and hugs that got them to this important milestone.

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Graduation Announcements

Whether it’s a high school graduation, college graduation or preschool graduation, we have you covered. Rustic announcements, fancy announcements — every kind of graduation announcement you can think of to show how proud you are of your grad. Find a design you love and then customize it to make it yours. No matter what, we make it easy to honor your grad in style.

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Photo Gallery Announcements

Help them celebrate with a grad announcement.
Collegiate Announcements

Honor their story with a unique design.
unique sentiment announcements

Let their accomplishment shine with glitter and foil.
sparkle shine announcements

Unique Graduation Gifts for All Ages

Need graduation gifts for her? Or graduation gifts for him? Whether it’s mementos full of memories or something they can use for years, you can find any kind of gift for any kind of grad. Bring memories to life in fun ways your grad can relive again and again.

Gift a custom canvas print that matches their style.
canvas prints

Make a uniquephone case with meaningful photos.
custom iphone cases

A fleece blanket is acozy graduation gift for her.
fleece photo blankets

Wall art makes the best personalized graduation gift.
framed prints

Grad Gifts For High School Students

The best high school graduation gifts are the ones given from the heart. Find all kinds of high school graduation gifts that private or public school grads will love.

Give them a personalized caffeine experience.
Photo Coffee Mugs

Create a keychain for them to carry everywhere.
Photo Keychains

Give your grad the gift of organization.
Custom Monthly Planner

Make restickable wall art they can bring to college.
Photo Tiles

Gifts For College Graduates

Congratulations on the degree, grad! Now that their university, college or community college experience is behind them, celebrate their accomplishment with a special gift.

Say “Cheers!” to their university experience.
Custom Wine Glasses

Celebrate theirdegree with a custom pint glass.
Personalized Pint Glasses

The best gift for her? A collage of her fave photos.
Poster Art Prints

Give a professional gift for their next chapter of life.
Custom Business Cards

Graduation Jewelry

Looking for stylish graduation giftsfor girls? Graduation jewelry is the way to go. Whether you go with a beautiful necklace or any other lovely option, make their special day sparkle.

Honor her hard work with a graduation necklace.
Personalized Photo Jewelry

Gift custom jewelry to commemorate her big day.
Engraved Graduation Jewelry

Graduation Picture Frames

If you love it, put graduation frames on it. Find the perfect graduation frame and make ityours with the perfect photo of the grad with the whole family.

Relive their graduation day for years to come.
Personalized Picture Frames

Create personalized art from their milestone moment.
Tabletop Picture Frames

Graduation Thank You Cards

After many heartfelt graduation sentiments, it’s time to say thanks. We make it easy to find the perfect way to express gratitude during graduation season. Find the right thank you cards, then add stickers for some extra flair.

Thank everyone who played apart in their journey.
Collegiate Thank You Cards

Express gratitude in your own words.
Flat Thank You Cards

Order traditional graduation thank you notes.
Folded Thank You Cards

Make photo collage grad cards.
Multi-Photo Thank You Cards

Graduation Invitations

We have graduation party invitations that will get your guestlist excited. Kick your graduation game up a notch with amazing designs and custom features that stand out. Custom envelopes, custom color cards and one-of-a-kind unique greetings are just a few of the things you’ll find in our freshest collection.

Choose college graduation invitations that stand out.
Collegiate Invitations

Let their accomplishment shine with glitter and foil.
Sparkle & Shine Invitations

Make a custom invitation that is as unique as they are.
Unique Sentiment Invitations

Tri-fold invitations easily showcase all their achievements.
Tri-Fold Invitations

Graduation Party Decor

The right graduation decorations make the graduation party. Make your graduation celebration a festive affair with banners, decor, party favors and everything else you could need to celebrate the guest of honor.

Give their graduation decor a personalized twist.
Graduation Selfie Frames

Deck out the party space with graduation banners.
Graduation Banners

Outdoor Graduation Decorations & Signs

Show people where the party’s at! If you need custom graduationyardsigns or garden flags,look no further —we’ll help you make sure everyone knows this grad party is the place to be.

Yard signs are great for in-person or drive-by parties.
Graduation Yard Signs

Give your garden some graduation flair.
Give your garden some graduation flair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduations of every kind come with traditions, expectations and —most importantly —lots of room for personality. Below we answer a few popular questions you may have about the ins and outs of graduation from what to write in a graduation cards to how to decorate a graduation cap.

Q. What should I write in a congratulatory graduation card?

This is totally up to you and the relationship you have with the graduate. If you are a closer friend, family member, or mentor, perhaps you speak to the achievements and accomplishments you have witnessed them conquer. Let them also knowwhat their friendship has meant to you over the years. A graduation card is a wonderful place to reflect on good memories, personal anecdotes and more. Lastly, always include a message of encouragement. Whether their heading off to college or jumpstartingtheir career, let them know you have their back and can’t wait to see how they succeed in their next chapter of life.

Q. How do I write a graduation speech?

If you’ve been selected to give a graduation speech, take a moment to pat yourself on the back! Whether in-person or virtually, public speaking can be a bit intimidating. However, with a few tips and tricks, you’ll absolutely rock it. The best way to start is to just start writing. Your first draft most likely won’t be your favorite, but keep at it! Eventually, your thank yous, personal stories, honorable mentions and aspirations to the class will shine through. Remember that longer isn’t better, either —the sweet spot for a commencement or valedictory speech is approximately 10 minutes long. Once youhave a complete draft you like, start practicing and timing yourself. And if you need any help or advice, reach out to a parent, mentor, teacher or advisor. They can’t wait to help you succeed.

Q. How do I wear a graduation cap?

A graduation cap (more formally referred to as a mortarboard) can be tricky, but with a few tips you’ll be commencement-ready in no time. Firstly, you’ll want to make sure you try it out a few times before the big day. You don’t want any surprises! Secondly, if you have longer hair, you’ll want to choose a hairstyle that works with —not against —the cap. Ladies, stay away from an up-do or a high ponytail and opt for curls, a loose braid or a low bun instead. Thirdly, try using a few clips or bobby pins to keep the cap securing in place —you don’t want the cap blowing away in the wind. Lastly, memorize which side to put the tassel on before the ceremony. And flip the tassel with confidence after you receive your diploma!

Q. How can I decorate a graduation cap?

Decorating your graduation cap (if you school allows it), is an amazing way to let your creativity and personality shine through. Popular themes you may consider pursuing include inspirational phrases, a favorite cartoon character, school details or even a meme or inside joke. Use gems, flowers, fabric, prints, paint and more to bring your idea to life. The decoration on your graduation cap can be as sentimental or humorous as you like. At the end of the day, it’s all about how you want to celebrate your graduation.

Virtual Graduations

Distance learning is tough. A virtual graduation is even harder. Luckily, we’ve got everything you need to make their special day better, no matter the environment.

Virtual graduations take many different forms. It could be a drive-by graduation (otherwise known asa drive-through graduation)at school or a Zoom graduationfrom the living room. While neither are traditional, there are still ways to make it fun for your grad and your loved ones.

For a drive-by graduation, consider renting a fun carand decking it out with personalized banners or signs. You can also add a customized face mask to the day’s graduation gear, with messages of support, inspiration or even humor.

You can make their virtual graduation party just as memorable, too, with personalized party decor, a heartwarming photo book full of favorite memories, virtual games with loved ones and more. Remember, it’s not the size of the graduation party but the thought and planning that goes into the party that counts.

Graduation may continue to look different this year, but your grad’s accomplishments and achievements shine just as bright. Celebrate it! Fly forward to that next chapter in your lives.

Prepare for Graduations With Gifts and More

Graduating from high school or college is a big time in anyone’s life. For the students and grads, it’s a big accomplishment to feel good about and look forward to the future. For family and friends, graduations are also something to celebrate and share together. With Shutterfly, you can plan your graduation parties and celebrations with ease. Shop personalized graduation announcements and graduation invitations and stock up on fun graduation party decor like graduation banners. If you’re celebrating a virtual graduation with loved ones far away, you can also send personalized graduation gifts to help them feel loved.

Choose the Best Graduation Gifts

Graduation gifts for boys can be both sentimental and practical. Or, for any high school graduate, they’ll love graduation gifts that help them decorate their dorm room. Whether they have a kitchen or they’ll be sharing one, you can also give custom kitchen accessories to help with the cooking they’ll be learning how to do. For college graduates, they’ll appreciate anything that prepares them for future jobs, such as office accessories and personalized business cards.

What to Write in Graduation Cards

For the grad and their family, you may be sending out graduation announcements to family and friends. Within your grad announcement cards, you can give everyone the details about your ceremony and graduation party. Your custom graduation announcements are a great opportunity to involve your loved ones who might be far away and not able to attend as well. If you’re attending or celebrating a graduation, you can offer a congratulations graduation card to tell the student how proud you are. Inside the graduation card, include an inspirational or motivational quote to get them excited for their next chapter in life.

Plan a Grad Party With Graduation Decorations

Celebrating graduations should be fun and festive for everyone. Whether you’re planning a big or small graduation event, Shutterfly has plenty of graduation party decor to choose from. Create a vinyl graduation banner along with graduation yard signs so everyone can see where the party is. Inside, plate your food and snacks on personalized plates with the graduate’s name and future college. If you’re having a virtual graduation, you can always string up a bunting banner behind you so everyone on the video call can feel like they’re really there. From indoor to outdoor decorations, you can create a personalized celebration for all types of graduates.