Graduation Thank You Cards

Make Grad Thank You Cards

Graduation from high school or college is the culmination of enormous effort, focus, and determination, but it's also a reflection of the presence of others in your life—people who showed up for you and your aspirations. A graduation thank you card is a great way to express gratitude to parents, relatives, siblings, friends, teachers, mentors, and advisors, whether you're thanking them for their time, tutelage, financial or emotional support, friendship, ceremony attendance, or gifts. Send these important people a note of thanks and a view of you at this pivotal time of your life with a photo graduation card from Shutterfly.

Unique Graduation Thank You Cards

Graduation day is a day to remember, both for you and those close to you. Express your heartfelt gratitude to those who've supported you along the way with a custom graduation thank you card. Perhaps you'd like to show your appreciation to those who've attended your graduation ceremony or party, or to those who've given you graduation gifts. Skip generic thank yous from big box stores and, instead, design a personalized thank you card replete with photos and a custom message. Our thank you card designs are show-stoppers that present you—the graduating senior—in a handsome light, and that offer an expression of thanks in stylish ways.

Graduation Thank You Card Templates

With Shutterfly's cute, creative collection of thank you cards, you're sure to find a design that matches your style or personality. Our independent card designers have come up with new twists on cap and gown and confetti motifs and present to you many other creative options. Explore templates that feature a single picture or ones that allow you to create a photo collage. Many of our thank you card templates offer design color choices and some offer foil color options, from gold to red to silver. Choosing a design template with personalized foil or foil stamping is a great way to make your card unique and to convey—visually—your feelings of gratitude.

Give Thanks To Teachers, Parents, and Gift-Givers

A thank you note is the perfect way to thank your loved ones after your graduation celebration. It's important to send a message to everyone in attendance, acknowledging their graduation gifts and support as you head into your next adventure. Whether you're thanking guests for their wonderful gifts or for attending your college send-off party, they'll delight at receiving a special card personalized by you. These cards are opportunities to express thanks for those who were part of your academic journey—teachers, counselors, tutors, and more. Let them know how much you appreciated their insight, care, and support and that you'll stay in touch as the years go by.

Customize Your Thank You Card

Once you've chosen a card design, it's time to personalize it. Add your name, a photo, and a custom message to thank everyone who supported you along the way or on your special day. Whether you're thanking your loved ones after attending your high school graduation or college graduation ceremony or simply expressing thanks for your favorite class or favorite teacher, a customized thank you photo card is the best way to do it. Then, add flair and style to your envelopes with personalized graduation address labels.

Graduation Thank You Card Etiquette

While it's great if you can send your graduation thank you cards within a week after your ceremony, it's also fine to send them up to a month later. Vis--vis the question of whether to include a handwritten note, these are, in fact, ideal additions. When you customize your graduation thank you card, you can modify the printed text to express part of what you'd like to say to everyone. Then, when you're addressing particular people, pen handwritten notes to say more.