Graduation Announcement Wording

Graduation is a time of many emotions. It's the culmination of years of accomplishment and hard work and a time of important new beginnings. When you're sending out graduation announcements, it can be helpful to have some suggestions for wording. Here we've collected several examples to help you get your announcements prepared and sent! 


Guidelines: Graduation Announcement Wording


Let's start with some basic guidelines for high school or college graduation announcement wording:

  • Your announcement should include relevant details like the date of graduation, the name of the high school or college, and the program that the graduate has completed.
  •  Add any special news like future plans, awards, honors, distinctions, etc.
  •  If you'll be throwing a graduation party, note that a formal invitation will be sent shortly.
Browse online graduation announcements, upload a photo to select designs, and customize the text on the announcement. Check out these graduation announcement wording examples for inspiration.

College Graduation Announcement Wording


  • Congratulations, [Name]! [School], Class of [Year].
  • We're so proud to announce the graduation of our son/daughter, [Name], who graduates [Date] with an Honors Degree/Diploma in [Program]!  She/he has accepted the position of [Title] with [Organization] effective [Date].
  • Here's to new journeys and adventures.
  • Watch for party invitations, coming soon!
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High School Graduation Announcement Wording


  • Congrats, [Name] - [High School], Class of [Year]
  • We're extremely proud to announce that [Name] will be attending [College] in the [Program] this fall!
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Punchbowl always has a diverse offering of online invitations and free eCards, no matter what the occasion. Browse through our gallery and find the one that's just right for your announcement or event. 
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