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Graduation announcement wording

The sentence that goes on the announcement card, whether it comes from the graduate or from proud parents.

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From the graduate

  • HeartfeltI did it, and I could not have done it without you. I am happy to share that I have graduated from Lincoln High School. Thank you for every ride, every pep talk, and every bit of belief you gave me. Alex Morgan
  • HeartfeltFour years ago I walked onto campus unsure of myself. This spring I walked out with a bachelor's degree in English. Thank you for being part of the road that got me here. Alex Morgan
  • HeartfeltAfter three long years of law school, I am officially a Juris Doctor. Your support carried me through the hardest stretches. I am sharing this news with love and gratitude. Alex Morgan
  • HeartfeltGraduation day showed me how many people had my back. I finished my nursing degree at State University, and I carry all of your kindness with me into my first job. Alex Morgan
  • FunnyGood news: I finished school. Bad news: I now have to find a real job. Alex Morgan is graduating from State University with a degree in Business Administration.
  • FunnyIt only took a few hundred cups of coffee and one very patient advisor. I have earned my Master of Science in Engineering, and I would like to sleep now.
  • FunnyPlot twist: I actually finished. Alex Morgan, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, would like you to know that yes, I will still be asked what I plan to do now.
  • FunnyThree years of research, one thesis, zero free time. I have earned my master's degree, and I am now accepting naps and congratulations in any order.
  • FunnyCap, gown, and a small amount of panic. I am a high school graduate, and the future is wide open and mildly terrifying. Alex Morgan
  • Short & sweetI graduated! Thank you for cheering me on all the way to the finish line. Alex Morgan
  • Short & sweetDiploma in hand and smiling big. Alex Morgan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, State University.
  • Short & sweetOne more chapter finished. Thank you for being such a big part of mine.
  • Short & sweetDone and so thankful. I earned my doctorate, and you helped me get there.
  • FaithBy God's grace I have finished my degree. Thank you for praying me through every exam and every doubt. I am Alex Morgan, now a graduate of State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies.
  • FaithGod has been faithful through every season of school. I am happy to announce that I have earned my Master of Divinity from Westbrook Seminary, and I am grateful for your prayers. Alex Morgan
  • FaithI stand at the end of this degree because of God's strength and your support. I have graduated with my Master of Education, and I give thanks for all of you. Alex Morgan
  • FaithDoctorate completed, with thanks to the One who carried me when I was tired. I am grateful to God and to each of you who prayed. Alex Morgan
  • FormalAlex Morgan announces graduation from State University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Your friendship and encouragement are warmly appreciated.
  • FormalWith sincere gratitude to my family and friends, I announce that I have received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from State University School of Medicine. Alex Morgan
  • FormalI have completed the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Public Policy. I invite you to share in my pride and in my thanks for your support. Alex Morgan
  • FormalPlease accept this announcement of my graduation from Lincoln High School. Thank you for the guidance you have given me through the years. Alex Morgan

From the family

  • HeartfeltWith full hearts, we announce that our daughter, Alex Morgan, has graduated from State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. We watched her work hard for four years, and we could not be prouder.
  • HeartfeltOur son spent more late nights studying than we could count, and this May he earned his Master of Social Work. We are so proud of Alex Morgan and of the caring person he has become.
  • HeartfeltWe are proud to announce the graduation of Alex Morgan from Lincoln High School. Please join us for an open house on Saturday, June 8, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. We would love to celebrate with you.
  • HeartfeltIt seems like yesterday we were walking Alex to the kindergarten door. Today we are glad to announce graduation from Lincoln High School. Thank you for being part of our family's story.
  • FunnyAfter 18 years, 12 grades, and about 4,000 packed lunches, we proudly announce that Alex Morgan has graduated from Lincoln High School. Our kitchen is finally closed.
  • FunnyThe tuition bills have stopped. Alex Morgan has graduated from State University with a degree in History. Please send congratulations, and maybe a job lead.
  • FunnyWe are told this is what the money was for. Alex Morgan has earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and we would like it noted that we kept a straight face at every tuition payment.
  • Short & sweetOur graduate did it! Alex Morgan has finished high school at Lincoln High School, and we are bursting with pride.
  • Short & sweetSo proud of our grad. Alex Morgan has earned a master's degree, and we are celebrating every step of the way.
  • Short & sweetOur hearts are full. Alex Morgan graduates from State University on Saturday, June 8, with a degree in Education.
  • FaithWe give thanks to God for bringing our son Alex Morgan to graduation day at Lincoln High School. He has been in our prayers every step of the way. Please celebrate with us.
  • FaithBlessed beyond measure, we announce that Alex Morgan has earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from State University. May God use this gift of caring for others in every place she serves.
  • FaithOur prayers were answered on graduation day. Alex Morgan has finished college with a degree in Accounting, and we praise God for His faithfulness to our family.
  • FormalMr. and Mrs. Morgan announce the graduation of their daughter, Alex Morgan, from Lincoln High School on Saturday, June 8, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
  • FormalThe family of Alex Morgan takes great pleasure in announcing the conferral of the degree of Master of Business Administration by State University.
  • FormalDr. and Mrs. Morgan are pleased to announce that their son, Alex Morgan, will receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Economics at State University commencement.

For anyone

  • HeartfeltIt took patience, hard work, and a lot of people cheering from the sidelines. Alex Morgan has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry, and everyone who helped along the way shares in this joy.
  • FunnyPlease join us in celebrating the graduate who survived group projects, 8 am classes, and one very questionable cafeteria burrito. Alex Morgan has graduated from Lincoln High School.
  • Short & sweetCongratulations to Alex Morgan on graduating from Lincoln High School. Big dreams ahead.
  • Short & sweetHere comes the next adventure. Alex Morgan has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History.
  • FaithWith thankful hearts we share that Alex Morgan has graduated from Lincoln High School. The Lord has been good to us, and we invite you to rejoice with us at an open house on Saturday, June 8, at 2:00 pm.
  • FaithMay the next chapter be as blessed as the last. Alex Morgan graduated today with a high school diploma, and we thank God for guiding every step.
  • FormalIt is with great pleasure that we announce the graduation of Alex Morgan from Lincoln High School, with honors, in the company of family and friends.
  • FormalAnnouncing the graduation of Alex Morgan with the degree of Juris Doctor. Family and friends are warmly thanked for their steadfast encouragement.

What an announcement needs

Most announcements carry four facts: who graduated, from where, with what degree or level, and when. Many add a line about plans, and some add an open house time. An announcement tells people the news; it does not ask for anything. If you also want guests, send a separate invitation.

Who is speaking?

A graduate who writes in the first person sounds personal. Parents who write “we” usually sound proud and formal. Pick one voice and keep it all the way through.

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Questions

What is the difference between an announcement and an invitation?

An announcement shares news with people who are not coming to the event. An invitation asks people to attend. They have separate wording pages here.

When should announcements go out?

Many families mail them in the weeks right around graduation. Check your school’s own timeline for any rules.

Should I list the gift or money preferences?

No. Keep the announcement about the news.

Are these messages written by AI?

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