Graduation Announcement Etiquette

When graduation time arrives, knowing graduation announcement etiquette, graduation gift etiquette and general etiquette and manners can help you greatly. Most schools limit the number of people you can invite because they have limited space. So step one in graduation etiquette is remember to tell people that are not getting a formal invitation the reason why. This avoids a lot of hard feelings. When followed by an Announcement, it helps keep these individuals feeling involved in the overall celebration.





Timing is Everything

Unlike an invitation graduation announcements go out after the formal ceremony. People receiving them are under no obligation to send gifts. The announcement simply acts as a polite way to keep everyone connected and informed. A one to two week window is ideal. The only exception to this rule is if you’re having a party in connection with the graduation so as to welcome more guests. In that case, get the announcements out at least two weeks before graduation.

If any of these individuals choose to send a gift, graduation gift etiquette demands a hand written thank you note, responding in a timely manner, but no later than 1 month after receipt. Make the thank you note personal and expressive. 3 sentences is about right. If the person sent money, it’s nice to indicate what you’re doing with it.

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Neatness Counts

In preparing the envelopes think “black tie” type announcement formalities. Use black or blue ink, and avoid abbreviations. Write out street, road, and the state name. If anyone has a designation such as Doctor, use that title on the outer envelope. The inner envelope is more personal. Use a couple’s first names, or a relation’s title like Aunt Mary.

In terms of wording the announcement gives the date of the graduation and the degree received. It should include a note that gifts are optional. The announcement should utilize the same type of paper as the graduation invitations unless the school issued the invitations. In this case graduation announcement etiquette says its find to use something more personal – perhaps stationary in your school colors, for example.

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Cancellation

If something goes awry then neither invitations nor announcements should go out. This is one of the reasons for waiting until a 2 week window before the graduation to send either. By then the student should be wholly aware of any problems that could delay graduation.

Sources for Graduation Announcements

Below you will find several sources for Graduation Announcements. If you do not find exactly what you are looking for, click on the store name to go directly to the store's website to search more easily.

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Autumn Wreath Graduation Announcements
 

Autumn Wreath Graduation Announcements

$1.01

Celebrate the exciting graduation milestone with these unique Graduation Announcements and Invitations, created for you by Minteda€ s global community of designers. These fully customizable cards allow you to showcase your sense of style on Minted's luxe paper. All designs have matching Thank You notes available. If you have any questions or special requests for your cards, let us know how we can help at customerservice@minted. com

Store: Minted

Belle Memoire Graduation Announcements
 

Belle Memoire Graduation Announcements

$1.30

Celebrate the exciting graduation milestone with these unique Graduation Announcements and Invitations, created for you by Minteda€ s global community of designers. These fully customizable cards allow you to showcase your sense of style on Minted's luxe paper. All designs have matching Thank You notes available. If you have any questions or special requests for your cards, let us know how we can help at customerservice@minted. com

Store: Minted

float + math Graduation Announcements
 

float + math Graduation Announcements

$1.30

simple + innovative equals one fresh and modern graduation announcement! With its clever message and lighthearted tone, this is the perfect choice for the fun, simple, and chic graduate.

Store: Minted

Vintage Graduation Announcements
 

Vintage Graduation Announcements

$1.30

Celebrate the exciting graduation milestone with these unique Graduation Announcements and Invitations, created for you by Minteda€ s global community of designers. These fully customizable cards allow you to showcase your sense of style on Minted's luxe paper. All designs have matching Thank You notes available. If you have any questions or special requests for your cards, let us know how we can help at customerservice@minted. com

Store: Minted

Grad Bop Graduation Announcements
 

Grad Bop Graduation Announcements

$1.01

Celebrate the exciting graduation milestone with these unique Graduation Announcements and Invitations, created for you by Minteda€ s global community of designers. These fully customizable cards allow you to showcase your sense of style on Minted's luxe paper. All designs have matching Thank You notes available. If you have any questions or special requests for your cards, let us know how we can help at customerservice@minted. com

Store: Minted

Graduation Banner
 

Graduation Banner

$1.29

This fun graduation invitation or announcement features the word 'Graduation' in a banner at the top. The banner swirls around to the bottom and has an '13 in the corner. Coordinating enclosure cards, envelope lining and envelope seals are available.

Store: Invitation Consultants

Graduation Celebration I Graduation Thank You Cards
 

Graduation Celebration I Graduation Thank You Cards

$1.19

Graduation Thank You Cards: This fold-over note card, "Graduation Celebration I" features a pair of graduates doing their "happy dance", diploma in hand, with the classic cap

Store: Storkie Express

Grad in the Hot Tub - Girl I Graduation Invitations
 

Grad in the Hot Tub - Girl I Graduation Invitations

$1.79

Graduation Invitations: "Grad in the Hot Tub - Girl I" features an excited grad wearing a graduation cap in the hot tub. Drink in one hand, graduation pennant in the othe

Store: Storkie Express

Peace Out - Boy I Graduation Thank You Cards
 

Peace Out - Boy I Graduation Thank You Cards

$1.19

Graduation Thank You Cards: This fold-over note card, "Peace Out - Boy I" features a grad in cap and gown, riding on a motorcycle while holding up a road sign that says "Peace

Store: Storkie Express

Blue Grad Portrait - Cardstore - Photo Graduation Announcement
 

Blue Grad Portrait - Cardstore - Photo Graduation Announcement

$1.29

Add your photo to this classic navy photo card featuring your graduation date & details, and accented with a gray floral band. Add your graduation portrait for an announcement your friends and family will love. 4" x 8" Flat Card

Store: Cardstore.com

Brand: Cardstore.com

Classic Photo Grad - Cardstore - Photo Graduation Announcement
 

Classic Photo Grad - Cardstore - Photo Graduation Announcement

$1.69

Add your own portrait to this classically designed graduation announcement, featuring a pale yellow and green column boasting your graduation year and details of your special achievement. 7" x 5" Flat Card

Store: Cardstore.com

Brand: Cardstore.com

Red Circle Announcement - Motormouthpress - Photo Graduation Announcement
 

Red Circle Announcement - Motormouthpress - Photo Graduation Announcement

$1.69

Send a Photo Graduation Announcement to friends and family that shows you've come full circle with a cute design. Your favorite photo decorates the card prominently, along with the details of the graduation encircled in red for a bright finish. 7" x 5" Flat Card

Store: Cardstore.com

Brand: Cardstore.com

Star Athlete Graduation Announcements
 

Star Athlete Graduation Announcements

$1.30

Celebrate the exciting graduation milestone with these unique Graduation Announcements and Invitations, created for you by Minteda€ s global community of designers. These fully customizable cards allow you to showcase your sense of style on Minted's luxe paper. All designs have matching Thank You notes available. If you have any questions or special requests for your cards, let us know how we can help at customerservice@minted. com

Store: Minted

Let's Celebrate Graduation Announcements
 

Let's Celebrate Graduation Announcements

$1.30

Celebrate the exciting graduation milestone with these unique Graduation Announcements and Invitations, created for you by Minteda€ s global community of designers. These fully customizable cards allow you to showcase your sense of style on Minted's luxe paper. All designs have matching Thank You notes available. If you have any questions or special requests for your cards, let us know how we can help at customerservice@minted. com

Store: Minted

3 Cheers Graduation Announcements
 

3 Cheers Graduation Announcements

$1.30

Celebrate the exciting graduation milestone with these unique Graduation Announcements and Invitations, created for you by Minteda€ s global community of designers. These fully customizable cards allow you to showcase your sense of style on Minted's luxe paper. All designs have matching Thank You notes available. If you have any questions or special requests for your cards, let us know how we can help at customerservice@minted. com

Store: Minted

Pastel Photo Grad - Persnickety Pear - Photo Graduation Announcement
 

Pastel Photo Grad - Persnickety Pear - Photo Graduation Announcement

$1.69

Gather friends and family for your daughter's graduation with this pretty pastel invitation. Featuring her favorite picture and graduation date in purple, blue, red, and yellow, she will love sending out this invitation! 7" x 5" Flat Card

Store: Cardstore.com

Brand: Cardstore.com

Blue Leaves Vertical - Caleb Gray - Photo Graduation Announcement
 

Blue Leaves Vertical - Caleb Gray - Photo Graduation Announcement

$1.69

Share the news with a Photo Graduation Announcement that's classic and personalized. By adding your favorite photo and all the details of the graduation, it becomes an announcement that's just for your child. 5" x 7" Flat Card

Store: Cardstore.com

Brand: Cardstore.com

Teal Dot Grad - Amy Cartwright - Photo Graduation Announcement
 

Teal Dot Grad - Amy Cartwright - Photo Graduation Announcement

$2.99

With pops of teal color, fun dotted lettering, and room for five personal photos, this graduation announcement has it all! Just select five priceless memories and share the news with family and friends. 5" x 7" Folded Card

Store: Cardstore.com

Brand: Cardstore.com

Wine 2012 Dot - Amy Cartwright - Photo Graduation Announcement
 

Wine 2012 Dot - Amy Cartwright - Photo Graduation Announcement

$1.69

Rich wine coloring and fun dotted lettering make this graduation announcement stylish. Personalize it with four photos of the grad to share the excitement of the big day! 7" x 5" Flat Card

Store: Cardstore.com

Brand: Cardstore.com

Photo Grad Swirl - Cardstore - Photo Graduation Announcement
 

Photo Grad Swirl - Cardstore - Photo Graduation Announcement

$1.69

Send out photo graduation announcements with a special flair, like this teal flourish card design. Friends and family will love seeing your portrait with the details of your special achievement. 7" x 5" Flat Card

Store: Cardstore.com

Brand: Cardstore.com

Washi Grad Graduation Announcements
 

Washi Grad Graduation Announcements

$1.30

Celebrate the exciting graduation milestone with these unique Graduation Announcements and Invitations, created for you by Minteda€ s global community of designers. These fully customizable cards allow you to showcase your sense of style on Minted's luxe paper. All designs have matching Thank You notes available. If you have any questions or special requests for your cards, let us know how we can help at customerservice@minted. com

Store: Minted

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