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Graduation Announcements

Custom graduation announcements help share the big news about your students’ accomplishments. They work hard all year and now it’s time to celebrate your grad. With Shutterfly, you can create one-of-a-kind graduation announcements that include their favorite photos and all of the most important details about this accomplishment. With custom fonts, include everything from their graduation year, school name, and future plans. A graduation announcement card is the perfect way for family and friends, near and far, to partake in the ceremony. In addition, explore more graduation items like cards, gifts, and decor in our Graduation Shop and make their big day a success.

Graduations aren’t complete without photo graduation announcements, you can also save them as a keepsake to look back on years later. Add photos from a graduation photoshoot to your grad announcements, or even add memories from your past years at school. Your loved ones will enjoy receiving your graduation announcement card in the mail and getting to take a peek into your past couple years as well as your future plans post grad. View our tips below to find out how to make a beautiful photo graduation announcement that friends and family will love. Consider also designing graduation invitations if you’re hosting a party or celebration.

 

March 6, 2026

How to Make Graduation Announcement Online

Learn how to make graduation announcements online. Get step-by-step tips for designing grad announcements with photos, custom text, and premium finishes. 4 min read

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March 6, 2026

Graduation Card Trends for Announcements & Invitations

See the graduation card styles families are choosing right now, from modern minimalist designs to photo-forward announcements and invitations. 5 min read

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March 5, 2026

How to Choose the Perfect Graduation Cards

Choose the perfect graduation announcement or invitation with tips on photo layouts, design styles, colors, and premium details that make your grad’s milestone shine. 5 min read

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March 4, 2026

Graduation Announcement Ideas for Every Personality

Find graduation announcement ideas that match your grad’s personality, from bold and creative designs to classic and sentimental styles. 7 min read

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March 4, 2026

Shutterfly Graduation Announcements Guide: Common FAQs

Learn everything about graduation announcements—who to send them to, what to include, and how to customize your cards with Shutterfly. 4 min read

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March 4, 2026

Graduation Announcement Wording Ideas & Examples

Discover graduation announcement wording ideas to celebrate your milestone achievement. Use these examples to get inspired with your own grad announcements. 6 min read

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March 3, 2026

What Graduation Cards Do You Need? A Simple Guide

Graduation is one of those milestones that feels both exciting and a little overwhelming for parents. Between ceremonies, parties, and celebrating everything your graduate has accomplished, it can be hard to know exactly which graduation… 5 min read

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February 17, 2026

Explore New Graduation Card Designs for the Class of 2026

Discover trending graduation announcements and invitations for the Class of 2026—bold, classic, modern and celebration-ready styles. 9 min read

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February 9, 2026

Graduation Announcement Etiquette For 2026

Whether you're celebrating with virtual graduation ceremonies or in person, your graduation is an occasion to remember. With a few graduation announcement etiquette tips, your graduation planning will remain stress-free and fun for your new graduate. 5 min read

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February 9, 2026

When To Send Graduation Announcements

Read our helpful guide for tips about when to send graduation announcements and who to send them to this graduation season. 3 min read

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January 30, 2026

30+ Graduation Picture Ideas & Poses for 2026

Explore graduation picture ideas and graduation poses for every style, including classic cap-and-gown photos and modern, confident portrait ideas. 9 min read

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January 30, 2026

Graduation Announcements vs Invitations: What’s the Difference?

Learn the key differences between graduation announcements and invitations so you can celebrate your graduate the right way. 3 min read

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