Graduating from college is one of life's biggest events. After years of hard work and dedication the reward is both a relief and a time for celebrating. If you know anyone who has or is about to graduate college then you should have a huge amount of admiration for them. A good way to show how proud of their achievements is to congratulate them, possibly with a gift or card. You don't have to go over the top or spend a huge amount, but celebrating a major life event of theirs is always a nice gesture.
But if you're going to be giving them a card you might be struggling what what to write or say in it. Finding the words to sum up your feelings and wish the college graduate success or congratulations can be difficult. If it's a close family member – perhaps your son, daughter, grandchild etc. – then you will probably be feeling massive amounts of pride, and will want your card message to reflect that. Other, less close friends or acquaintances may require you to wish them well and celebrate their achievements without the same emotional involvement. So it can be tricky finding the right and appropriate words.
Thankfully this guide will show you the perfect messages to write in your college graduation card. Be that a simple card message, quotes, or even more lengthy speeches, we're sure you'll find what you need to congratulate the graduate. You can use any of the examples below and copy them directly into your card (or change them to fit your circumstances)
• College Graduation Wishes
• College Graduation Quotes
• Funny College Graduation Wishes
• Inspirational College Graduation Quotes
• For a Friend
• For Son
• For Daughter
• For Grandson
• For Granddaughter
College Graduation Wishes
These happy graduation messages aren't specific to or from a person so can be used in most circumstances. They should be a good way of generally wishing someone well on their college graduation.
• We're so proud of all you've accomplished. Congratulations!
• We're so pleased to be celebrating your graduation. Congratulations and well done
• Huge congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for the future
• You never stopped believing and look at what you've achieved. Keep reaching for the stars!
• Heres to you, grad! Congrats and good luck with everything!
• All your hard work has paid off. Now let's celebrate!
• You can achieve whatever you want, all you have to do is believe in yourself.
• Congratulations becoming a graduate. Now take some time and enjoy yourself before deciding what to do next
• Graduating college is an amazing achievement and I'm sure whatever you choose to do next you'll make it a success
• All the studying and all-nighters had been worth it as here you are, graduating! Congratulations
• Wishing you all the best after your graduation and hoping to see you spread your wings and fly
• You deserve all the praise and success you get. Well done!
• You've done so well and I know you're going to do even better in whatever you choose next. Congratulations
• Best wishes for the future
• Congratulations on overcoming all the challenges that college throws at you
College Graduation Quotes
A inspirational, funny or insightful quote is a great way to congratulate someone on their graduation. Try one of these graduation quotes below for your card.
• “Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you will go” – Christian Larson
• “Graduation is a time of completion, of finishing, of an ending, however, it is also a time of celebration of achievement and a beginning for the new graduate” – Catherine Pulsifer
• “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” – John Dewey
• “There is a good reason they call these ceremonies ‘ commencement exercises’. Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning” – Orrin Hatch
• “The aim of a college education is to teach you to know a good man when you see one” – William James
• “Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you’ll make a difference” – Arie Pencovici
• “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe” – Anatole France
• “The one real object of education is to have a man in the condition of continually asking questions” – Bishop Mandell Creighton
• “You don’t go to university so you can punch a clock. You go to university so you can be in a position to make a difference” – Janet Napolitano
• “A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad” – Theodore Roosevelt
Funny College Graduation Wishes
Why not put a smile on the graduates face on their big day? A witty or funny message is a great way to share in the fun of their big occasion. So use one of the funny messages or quotes below in your college graduation card.
• “Now that you’ve graduated, just remember: Bosses don’t usually accept notes from your mother.” – Melanie White
• The future just called and it’s waiting for YOU!
• Looks, brains and now a degree? Watch out world – this grad has it all
• The tassel was worth the hassle, eh!
• “You are graduating from college. That means that this is the first day of the last day of your life. No, that’s wrong. This is the last day of the first day of school. Nope, that’s worse. This is a day” – Andy Samberg
• “Without education we are in a horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously” – G.K. Chesterton
• Friends and classmates are God’s way of apologizing for your relatives
• We always knew you’d barely graduate
• I can’t wait to hear your name horribly mispronounced at the graduation ceremony
• Thanks a lot, I lost a bet because you graduated!
• “The college graduate is presented with a sheepskin to cover his intellectual nakedness” – Robert M. Hutchins
Inspirational College Graduation Quotes
• “So many of our dreams first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable” – Christopher Reeve
• “Don’t be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps” – David Lloyd George
• “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “I will reach for the stars no matter how hard it seems, and fly like a bird with the knowledge this journey brings” – Semetra C. Vanison
• “The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible” – Arthur C. Clarke
• “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” – Arthur Ashe
• “Nothing is predestined: The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings” – Ralph Blum
• “It is not the size of the arena in which you find yourself that counts; it is what you do with it” – Dr. Irene C. Kassorla
• “Just because you don’t know what you want yet, it doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to want” – Emily Henry
• “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine” – Anthony J. D’Angelo
For a Friend
If it's a friend of yours graduating then you will want to wish them well on the future and congratulate their success. Either in person or with a card, try the messages below to show your friend how proud of them you are.
• Congratulations! You can get the beers in tonight
• All your hard work has paid off, and will continue to pay off. Congratulations friend
• All the best wishes on your graduation and the future
• To old friends and new beginnings!
• I'm not entirely sure how you managed to get your degree – all I ever saw you doing was partying! Congratulations pal, well earned
• Well done, mate, a fantastic achievement and I'm so pleased for you
• You won't forget us now you're a high flying graduate, right?
• You've shown everyone if you chase your dreams and never give up you can achieve anything. Congratulations
• Woo! You're a graduate! Let's party!
• To see my good friend graduate is such a joy, and I'm so proud and pleased for everything you've accomplished
For Son
If your son is graduating then you will no doubt be feeling incredible pride and joy at his success. You can use one of the wishes below to hopefully sum up your feelings and let him know just how proud you are of his achievements.
• It seems like only yesterday you were our little man, still in diapers. And now here we are – you're graduating. We're so proud of you son!
• “My father always told me, Find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life” – Jim Fox
• Words can't describe the pride we're feeling. Congratulations son!
• We know this is just the start of a wonderful life filled with amazing opportunities.
• Always remember that whatever you choose to do we will be there to support and love you
• As you head out into the world alone we feel nervous about letting you go but excited for the life you're beginning. Congratulations to our special son
• Today you stand before us as no longer a boy but a man. A man who has achieved incredible things and will go on to achieve even more. We love you so much and will be forever proud of you
• You have worked so hard my child. It is time to celebrate your graduation. You have made us all very proud. Best of luck for your future
• Never forget who you are, son, or where you've come from. Be proud of your past and the path it's helped you to forge.
• Congratulations to the best son I the world. Go do us proud!
For Daughter
Your daughter graduating is such a huge event and will fill your heart with happiness and pride. Take those feelings and express them in a touching and thoughtful best wishes to her. If you need a little help then try the examples below.
• This is the start of your new life, an exciting beginning for all the wonderful things to come. Happy graduation to our wonderful daughter
• We are so proud of the strong and independent young woman you've become. We love you and cannot wait to see where life takes you next
• We've always been so proud of everything you've done and today is no exception. We couldn't have asked for a better daughter. Congratulations!
• I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known
• Your accomplishments are incredible and we now want to see you chase your dreams. We believe in you – go get 'em!
• I can't believe you've graduated from college. It felt like only yesterday you were a tiny bundle of joy in my arms and now you're about to take in the world. Remember I love you and will always be there for you. Congratulations!
• Here’s to the door to new opportunities that has just opened for you, our daughter. Enjoy your graduation day, we are so proud of you
• We're going to throw the biggest party for our amazing graduate! The biggest congratulations to our special daughter
• You've grown up so fast, and whilst we miss those days of you as our beautiful little girl we're so proud of the woman you've become. Congratulations on graduating
• Education is the key which unlocks all your potential. It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. We know the degree you’ve worked so hard for will help you in thriving in the field you’ve chosen. We love you so much, congratulations
For Grandson
Grandparents often have a special and close relationship with their grandchildren. So seeing your grandson graduate from college will be a hugely important event. Pride, love, happiness – all emotions you will probably be feeling. So use these wishes to tell your grandson just how proud you are of him.
• We couldn't be more proud of our grandson and all you've gone on to achieve.
• You are brilliant, able and ambitious. Happy Graduation to our amazing grandson. I bless you with all that you need to earn many more achievements and feats in life ahead. Congratulations and well done.
• Watching you grow up and become such a capable, intelligent and astounding young man has been a pleasure. We love you and please tenner how proud your grandparents are of you
• Now that you're a graduate don't forget your fuddy-duddy grandparents! We'll always be here to support you. Congratulations!
• Congratulations on graduating. Wishing that brighter opportunities come your way and you achieve success in all of them!
For Granddaughter
Much like with your grandson a granddaughter graduating will be a source of joy and immense pride. She will want to know her grandparents are thinking of her so make sure to wish her well and congratulate her with these wishes.
• We're so proud to see our beautiful granddaughter graduating! We love you so much
• Congratulations on your outstanding achievement! Looking back, we always knew you'd go on to amazing things. Wishing you the best in the wonderful career you have chosen.
• Your achievements are so impressive and seeing you become this phenomenal woman brings us such pride. Congratulations darling
• The journey of life brings both challenges and chances. May you carry your spirit to snatch the chances and beat the challenges. Congratulations on your graduation, granddaughter.
• Know that we will always be there for you whatever you choose to do. Congratulations
Graduation Messages for Grandson
“Today you have made me a proud grandparent by graduating…. I pray to God always impart you with great strength and knowledge to shine bright.”
“On your day of graduation, I am sending you my warm wishes and I am also thanking God for blessing you with sweet fruits of your hard work.”
“There is nothing in this world that has given me more happiness than you graduating…. Wishing a very Happy Graduation to my sweet grandson!!!”
“I always knew that one day you will make us all proud with your hard work and dedication…. Congratulations on becoming a graduate.”
High School Graduation Messages for Grandson
“You have successfully completed your high school and now the new world is all set to welcome you…. Congratulations to you my grandson.”
“There is nothing impossible in this world…. It may be difficult but it is surely possible…. Happy High School Graduation to you my sweet grandson.”
“Seeing you grow from a small baby to now graduating from high school, it has been a beautiful journey…. Wishing you lots of luck for your future.”
“Each and every effort that you put in your studies, in achieving your goals counts a lot…. Warm wishes on graduating from high school.”
Collage Graduation Wishes Messages for Grandson
“To my grandson who is now a college graduate…. I wish you lots of luck for your bright future…. May you always work hard and make us proud.”
“For a grandparent, nothing in this world brings more joy than seeing their grandchildren progress in life…. Happy College Graduation to you.”
“May God always bless you with sweet fruits for the hard work you have put in life…. Wishing you lots of luck in life and Happy College Graduation.”
“With such a hard working and dedicated grandson like you, I know you will always progress towards a better life… Warm wishes on College Graduation!!!”
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High School Graduation Wishes : Graduation is an important day for the graduate and his friends and family. When your brother, sister, or friend graduates, you should congratulate them by sending a beautiful message that motivates them for their future life. The sweet gesture shows you care and love them, and this automatically makes their day better. Show them how proud you are. Your simple words will encourage the graduate to do even better in the future. Make him feel special and make his day more significant through your wishes and blessings for them.
High School Graduation Wishes
Celebrate your success on your graduation from high school! Wishing you to achieve your goals and have a great career.
Congratulations on your grand high school graduation success. I wish you all the luck and hope you to maintain the high success all throughout your educational career for better opportunities of job in life.
We are so very proud of your accomplishments. We wish you every happiness and success always. With all our love!
Dear, with your grand high school graduation success, I send you love and best wishes for your brighter future. I wish heartiest congratulations on your grand success.
My dear son, I can never express my happiness through words that you have made me today. I wish you nothing but the best. You have made us proud. Congratulations son!
You have worked hard, and that's why you have succeeded. This day will inspire you in the next step of your life. We are so proud of you, daughter. Best wishes and blessings to you.
My dear friend, I am so happy for your graduation. You have achieved your goal and fulfill your dream. But remember, this is just the beginning. Lots of love and best wishes.
I feel so happy for you on your graduation and hope for the best for your career. Enjoy your success.
Finally, your dream came true, and you have achieved your goal. Never stop dreaming and never lose this spirit.
Congratulations on your graduation! Completing your high school education is certainly an achievement that you should be proud of. More great journeys on your college life.
We are so proud of you. Never stop this hard work and patience for your study. May you achieve more in the future.
Finally you are finished with high school. All your hard work has paid off. You’re graduating now. When your ceremony is through, let’s celebrate and hit the town!
School may be over but life's lessons are yet to be learned. Keep an open heart and mind. Happy Graduation Best of luck for the future.
I hope you bring more success. Today is just a reflection of your hard work. Keep this up!
Make the most out of the knowledge you learned from school. As you graduate, keep working hard. Thrive to success. You’ll soon reap the fruits of your efforts and hard work. Happy graduation!
You have not only graduated from high school. You have graduated into adulthood. Wishing you the best things in your future to come. Congratulations graduate.
Blessings and best wishes to you for your big achievement. I hope this success will continue.
Congratulations on scripting the first chapter of your success story. Keep writing bigger, brighter things.
We are proud of you and your accomplishments. We’re confident that you will continue with even more successes. Good luck in your next adventures. Congratulations graduate!
High School Graduation Messages
Waking up early to go to school, resting your head in the bed so late after you finish your assignments, stressed by projects and reports, I witness them all. And now that you are graduating, I feel so proud. Enjoy the fruit of your hard work. Congrats!
Graduation is a big achievement. Congratulations to you, and remember that you still have a long way to go.
It is because of your hard work and patience that you can achieve this big success. Congratulations!
A school is over! Congratulations you are an official graduate! For every ending – there is a new beginning, for every memory – there is a dream ahead. I wish you the best of luck in your college years.
High school is tough but life does not end there. You have to move on to what the world will give you as your next challenge.
Time flies so fast! I just can’t believe you have grown up and today, you are about to graduate from high school. Wow! Enjoy life my friend and I will always pray for your success in your college life. Congratulations dear!
Your first day of school, your first best friend, your first crush, your first relationship, the first time you bunked class, studying one day before your exam, midnight snacks, and midnight calls; the past few years will be the best ones you've had in your entire life. All the best for your future! Happy Graduation.
Your serious efforts have paid off and you deserve every bit of it. Today begins a whole new chapter in your life. I guess the high school diploma will help you to make your dreams come true.
You've taken on the most incredible, amazing journey of becoming a high school graduate. Continue to climb and aspire to excellence. With love and pride, we send you sincere congratulations!
Your future is an unwritten symphony just awaiting your creative, daring and unique talent to make it a masterpiece.
Here’s to your impressive student career. Now that you’re graduating, you’re at the beginning of a brand new journey. So here’s to your success and to your brand new life. Congratulations graduate.
The high school days you leave behind you never will forget, but may the days that lie ahead be even better yet! Best wishes for your success!
Get a grip on to that diploma with a high chin on your posture. Have a grin that ever shows one’s eagerness as you have conquered the stage of being a high school student.
Sending you a day full of sunshine, a heaven filled with rainbows, and a pocket full of dreams. May the future ahead of you be as wonderful as you are.
You studied hard in high school to get into a good college. You toiled through your semesters to come out as a fine young graduate, ready to take on the world. Let your life so far be an example, that hard work always pays. Congratulations.
We send loads of heartiest congratulations on your grand high school graduation success and also send best wishes for a better future as you soon will enter college life for further education.
Today is the day that you stand up high and proud in front of the audience to show them how fierce you were in rising above the challenges of high school.
We remember your first day in high school. Take a moment to look back on your achievements. Realize all that you’ve accomplished and the footprints that you’ve laid. Each step has been a building block for your life. Congratulations on your graduation. We couldn’t be prouder.
The evidence of your performance in high school will be shown through your passion towards college and in life later on.
Good results are always an outcome of hard work. Your hard work gave you amazing results. Congrats because you are now a graduate. So, be a little wise! Stay blessed in life!
High School Graduation Wish for Son
I knew you could achieve your goal. I have enjoyed every success of yours, but today is different from the rest. Your success means my success, and you made me proud, son.
My little son graduated today. You are no longer a little kid. You have grown up, and you are making us proud. I pray for even greater success in the future.
I can’t believe you’re so grown up. You have grown and learned so much. You have come a long way. Here’s to your amazing achievement. Let’s celebrate. Congratulations, dear son!
We made sure that you went into a good school because we believed in you. But you graduated because you believed in yourself. Congratulations on your graduation my son!
High School Graduation Wishes for Daughter
Congratulations, dear. It seems I took you to school that day. My little angel graduated today. I cannot express how happy I am today. All the best for the days to come.
We are very proud of your big success. You have always said that you can. This confidence helped you to achieve your goal. Never stop believing in yourself. Congrats, daughter!
Go forth in life to achieve your dreams, but don’t forget the reasons and the people who make the journey worth the trouble. Congratulations dear.
Chase your dreams, burst out at the seams. Never stop trying, never stop learning. Live life to the fullest, give it nothing but your best. Congratulations my daughter!
High School Graduation Wishes for Friend
Finally, you have reached your goal. Congratulations! Your hard work is the main reason for this big achievement. We are proud of your brilliant success. Best of luck for your future friend.
Congratulations on your high school graduation. This is not the end. There is a long way to go, and I am sure you will succeed in every phase of your life. Best wishes to you.
Nothing in life can take away the lessons you have learned while walking along the road to success. Congratulations on graduating dear best friend.
My warm and thoughtful words cannot compare to the hardship you have overcome over the years of being a high school student. Congratulations and Happy Graduation!
Graduation Wishes for Nephew and Niece
Officially you are graduated now. I am so happy and proud of you. Graduating is not an easy task, but you have done it so effectively. Keep working hard, and you can achieve a lot in the future.
Let this graduation fuel your passion for greater things. You have grown up, and you should set clear goals. Believe that you can achieve these goals just like your high school graduation.
Congratulations on your brilliant success. It's only the beginning of the many achievements you are going to make. You still have a lot to achieve, and I know you are capable of doing this.
Your high school is over! But remember, this is not the end. This is the start of a new chapter. I hope your dreams come true. Best of luck for the future.
High School Graduation Quotes
Education is a remarkable tool – It enables you to do wonderful things that can catapult you to great success. Congratulations on your graduation and all the best for the future.
Knowledge and education can’t be stolen from you. But the wisdom from the Lord will help you decide which paths to walk through after you earned your diploma. Keep walking by faith for God has great plans for you. Congratulations!
The high school life is tough but you can appreciate everything ones you graduate because you can already apply the good learning that you have acquired during your high school times.
Nothing can prepare you for the real world, not even college – just like how nothing could prepare you for college, not even school. Congratulations.
You have walked a long way toward this goal but you have successfully managed. Best wishes to you on your graduation from high school! An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
Going out from high school may be tough but growing is a part of life and you have to be a string for the next waves that will come upon you.
Education is about understanding the possibilities that the world has to offer. Being successful in life is about understanding the possibilities that you can create by yourself. Good luck.
Going through the adversity and getting triumph overall is the most exciting part of graduating from high school.
Graduation is a time to celebrate your achievements, prepare for a future of opportunities and embrace a world of infinite possibilities.
Good results are attained through hard work. There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. We are so proud that your dedication has enabled you to accomplish great things. Congratulations on getting your high school graduation!
All of the things you have learned in high school will be needed for your future life. Appreciate the grind of how hard it is because it prepares you for something much bigger than anything that you have seen.
Graduation day is a very important day in anyone's life, and you can make this day more special by sending your near and dear ones a sweet, inspiring message. Never miss the chance of congratulating them on their special achievements. You can make them feel special by sending them graduation wishes as gifts. This simple gesture of love makes their day more special and significant. It helps them achieve more and inspires them for the next phase of life. If you are looking for the perfect graduation messages for your loved ones, pick our beautiful, inspiring congratulation wishes and send one that is fit for your recipient. Copy them or re-write them and to make your graduate feel special.