Start With a Warm Greeting
Someone you care about is graduating, and thats a big deal. Start your graduation congratulations message with a warm greeting to set the tone.В
Try something fun like "To the best grad in the world!" or "Dear future [profession]" to kick things off. If youre not as close with the grad, a simple "Dear [Name]" works great. You can always expand on your well wishes in the main message.В
Leave a Heartfelt Message to Say "Congratulations, Graduate"
After your greeting, jump into a sweet, heartfelt message that shows how excited you are about the grads achievements. This is your space to congratulate them on all their hard work, and wish them good luck for the future.В
Keep it short and simple with a "Congrats, grad!" or go all out with a long, personalized message. If youre not sure what to say, weve got you covered with a fantastic list of graduation wishes in the section below.В
End With a Sweet Goodbye
Close out your graduation message with a goodbye that sends off your grad with good wishes for the future. Use this as a chance to leave them with a dose of wisdom, or simply to say youll catch up with them soon.В
When its time to sign off, choose something cozy like "best wishes" or "warmest wishes". If you know the grad well, you can get a little more relaxed вЂ" like "See you soon, super grad!".
Congratulations, Graduate: Graduation Messages for Someone Special
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Its time to craft a special graduation message to congratulate someone on their outstanding achievement. Let your words guide them into the next chapter of their journey. These graduation messages are ideal for greeting cards, personalized prints, and messages on social media.В
Simple Ways to Say Congratulations, Graduate!
Looking for a simple way to congratulate your grad? Here are a few wording ideas to get the message across.
• Congrats, grad! Were so proud of you.
• Bravo on graduating, [Name]! Your hard work has paid off!
• Congratulations on graduating from [School Name], [Name].
• Heres to new beginnings, [Name]! Your future is looking bright.
• We know this is the start of a successful career in [Subject] for you, [Name]!
When You'll Be There at the Graduation Ceremony
If you can make it to the ceremony (or view it remotely), heres a handful of message ideas to commemorate the special day.
• Happy graduation day, [Name]! We cant wait to share it with you.
• So glad we get to see you off on your next adventure, [Name]!
• Congrats, [Name]! Were excited to see you graduate and celebrate this moment.В
• So happy we can be with you as you start your new journey, [Name]!В
• Congrats, [Name]. Well be there cheering the loudest!В
• A virtual graduation isnt quite the same, but well try to make it magical, [Name]!В
Graduation Congratulations From Afar
Sometimes we cant see the grad in-person to share our well wishes and luck for the future. Here are some sweet ways to share your joy from afar.
• Hope you have a happy graduation ceremony, [Name]!В
• Congrats on graduating! Sorry we cant make it, but were cheering you on from here.В
• So exciting to see that youre onto the next chapter. Congrats on graduating, [Name]!В
• Congratulations, [Name]! Live life to the fullest, and well see you again soon.В
• Sorry we cant be there on the day, but sending you big congrats on graduating!В
• Sending you our love as you graduate, [Name]!В
Messages For a Family Member
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If the grad is someone close to you in your family, you can get even more personal with your congratulations message. Here are some ideas to celebrate your child, grandchild, or other loved ones.
• Congratulations, [Name]! We always knew youd have a bright future.В
• What a magnificent moment, [Name]! Congrats on being our first child to graduate.В
• Lots of love to the best [relation] and now the best grad in the whole world.В
• Welcome to our family of grads, [Name]. So excited to share your journey of great success!В
• Congrats to the best [relation] ever!В
• Were a family of high achievers, so its no surprise youre graduating from [College]. Congratulations, graduate!В
• Congratulations on graduating, my dear [Name]. Never stop learning!В
Graduation Congratulations For a Friend
Theres something so special about celebrating the graduation of your best friend or a close friend. Youve been through so much together and grown up together, so its sweet to remember the moment with a congratulations message.
• Can you believe its the end of high school, [Name]? I never thought wed make it out!В
• Youve always been super smart. Im so lucky to have you as a friend, [Name].
• Theres so much I want to say about how amazing you are, but theres not enough space on this card. Congrats on graduating, [Name]!В
• I always knew you were made for wonderful things. Lets tackle college together, [Name]!В
• Were high school graduates, [Name]! Bring on college!В
• I cant believe theyre going to let us loose in the real world. Congrats on graduating from [College], bestie!В
Famous Graduation Quotes
Cant quite find the words of wisdom you want to share? No worries вЂ" here are some graduation quotes from famous faces to help you say what you mean.
• "It's wisdom that will put all the inevitable failures and rejections and disappointments and heartbreaks into perspective." вЂ" Arianna Huffington
• "Fortune does favor the bold, and I promise that you will never know what youre capable of unless you try." вЂ" Sheryl Sandberg
• "Fall forward. Every failed experiment is one step closer to success. You've got to take risks." вЂ" Denzel Washington
• "Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in." вЂ" Hillary Clinton
• "Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." вЂ" Steve Jobs
• "Intelligence plus character вЂ" that is the goal of true education." вЂ" Martin Luther King, Jr,
Gift Ideas to Show Your Graduation Congratulations
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To celebrate the first steps of your grad into their new career (or continued studies), here are some of our favorite gift ideas that will support their life as a student, traveler, or achiever in whatever they pursue.В
Personalized Graduation Gifts
Choose a gift that you know your grad will love. Popular personalized graduation gifts include artwork prints, notebooks, mugs, and jewelry вЂ" but you could also opt for personalized clothing or homeware.В
Gift Cards
Gift cards make ideal presents вЂ" especially if you cant see the recipient in person. You can choose an amount that works for you, select a retailer, and give your grad the fun of picking out something they love.
Contribution Towards the Future
Sometimes a financial contribution is the perfect graduation gift. It allows flexibility over how it can be used, making it ideal for most grads.
A financial contribution is a great idea if your grad is going to travel or needs to buy resources for a future study program. It also lets you help them out with those "starting out" expenses if theyre heading into the big wide world on their own for the first time.В
Graduation Greetings That Show You Care
Saying "Congratulations, graduate!" is wonderful, but these wording ideas will help you take it one step further. Add in a gift and youre sure to make them feel even extra special. Follow our tips and take inspiration from our ideas, and youll have the perfect, personalized graduation congratulations message for that special someone.
• "Congratulations! You made it! It's time to celebrate all the hard work that led to this joyful occasion. The road to graduation is a long, steep climb, so take a moment at the summit to be proud of your accomplishments." Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In for Graduates
Graduation Quotes
• "Graduation day is finally here, your dreams you did pursue. All your hard work has paid off, we are so very proud of you." Catherine Pulsifer, Graduation Day
College Graduation Quotes
• "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." Judith Wibberley
High School Graduation Quotes
• "You did it, even when you didn't feel like studying - you did it. Congratulations!" Kate Summers
Short Graduation Quotes
• "We've come not to celebrate your achievements, but to celebrate who you are." Dr. Kevin Leman, Be the Dad She Needs You to Be
Inspirational Quotes
• "You should be excited. You should be proud.
You are amazing. You are awesome.
We wish you success. We wish you happiness.
All your effort over the years has paid off.
Happy Graduation!"
Theodore W. Higginsworth
Graduation Poems
• "Look at you, amazing. We are so proud of you.
We wish you success in all you do.
May happiness and sunshine fill your days
You've worked hard and deserve much praise!
Catherine Pulsifer
Happiness
• "You overcame every test. Done tons of homework. For all those years. Congratulations, you made it." Danielle Duckery, Words For The Occasion: Sentiments and Well Wishes
Overcoming
• "We are so happy for you. You deserve this day to be recognized as you have worked hard to reach graduation day. Well done!" Byron Pulsifer
Happy
• "On this graduation day, we wish for you all good things that life can offer. May this day be a milestone that will bring you fond memories and may your future be brighter than this day." Catherine Pulsifer
Quotes about Life
• "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 you." Catherine Pulsifer
New Beginnings
• "As a graduate, you have worked long and hard, usually for many years, and deserve the recognition you are receiving." Jay Remer
Work
• "Congratulations! today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away." Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Funny Graduation Quotes
• "Behind you now is yesterday; let your experience and knowledge pave the way. Here's to you and to your success, we know you will give it your best." Theodore W. Higginsworth
Success
• "You are a piece of a great puzzle, and if you don't play your role, the puzzle will never be complete. Your piece is unique, just like you. I have trust in you, and I know you will be a leader first of all for yourself and also for humanity." Alain Bezeau
Words of Encouragement
• "Graduation is not only a time to celebrate your accomplishment but a time to look forward to what tomorrow brings. May all your tomorrows see you as happy as you are today." Catherine Pulsifer
Accomplishment
• "The world awaits all that you have to offer, keep achieving, keep accomplishing, but never forget to keep being the person you are today - kind, caring and compassionate." Catherine Pulsifer
Being Yourself
• "Use your achievement that we are celebrating tonight to launch yourselves … maybe into other education opportunities, personal goals or career job prospects. This is just the beginning. You have the guts and you have the dedication and you have the skill, obviously, to achieve what you achieved today." Francine St. Amand
Achievement
• "May the future be bright
Never stop shining your light
If I could just say
We are so proud of you this Graduation day!"
Catherine Pulsifer
Encouraging Poems
• "Offering our best wishes on your graduation and looking forward to what God has planned for your future." Byron Pulsifer
God
• "As seen by your achievement on this graduation, you hold the key to success. May your dedication and your attitude see doors open for the future you are dreaming of." Catherine Pulsifer
Dedication
• "There were days when I wondered if you would make it. But your determination and persistence paid off. You deserve a huge pat on the back. Well done and congratulations." Catherine Pulsifer
Determination
• "We are so proud of you as you graduate. You faced challenges and obstacles but each time you overcame them. May God's blessing be on your future plans." Catherine Pulsifer
Future
Graduation Wishes Messages for Niece
“I have seen you grow for all these years and today I am extremely proud of you for graduating with such amazing marks…. Happy Graduation to you!!!”
“Graduation is just another accomplishment and there are many more accomplishments to make…. Warm wishes on Graduation to my lovely niece.”
“Each and every day I pray to God to always bless you with his choicest blessings for a successful and prosperous life… Happy Graduation my dear niece.”
“You have always made us proud with your hard work, dedication and attitude…. Sending you my love and warm wishes on your graduation.”
Graduation Congratulations Messages for Niece
“I always knew that you are going to do something big…. Congratulations on taking the first step towards your goal… Happy Graduation!!!”
“To my dearest niece, I wish you on completing your graduation and I wish you all the best for the tomorrow that awaits you.”
“I know you have the potential to make thigs happen….. Warm wishes on Graduation and lots of luck for all your future endeavors.”
“Sending warm congratulations on Graduating…. Wishing you many more opportunities in life to grow and move ahead.”
Elementary Graduation Messages for Niece
“Every exam is important and special…. Congratulations on your successful elementary graduation my dearest niece.”
“It is your hard work and commitment towards your studies that has helped you pass with wonderful scores…. Warm wishes on elementary graduation.”
“This is just one step to your dreams, there are many more steps to be taken…. Wishing a very Happy Graduation to you.”
“On successful completion of elementary graduation, I want to tell you that you have the caliber to dream and make a dream come true…. Always believe in yourself!!!”
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Graduation Wishes for Friend: Graduation day is the most important day in anyone's life. If your friend is graduating, don't forget to congratulate them on their special day. Show them how proud you feel of their outstanding achievement. It may seem difficult to put the right words together to show them your happiness in their success. Do you want to make their day extra special? Please send them these happy graduation wishes and messages for friends. All of these thoughtful graduation wishes for friends will surely add some extra sparkle on their graduation day.
Graduation Wishes for Friend
All your hard work finally paid off. Congratulations buddy!
It wasn't easy, but you made it! Congratulations, my dear friend.
Congratulations on your successful graduation. You truly deserve it, and I'm so happy for you.
Dear friend, your goal is achieved. Just keep it up. Best of luck for your future.
I cannot express how happy I am to know you have graduated. I wish you a bright future. Congratulations, my friend.
May God never stop showering my best friend with His blessings. Congratulations on your big achievement.
Congratulations, my friend. I hope you didn't forget about the party. Don't worry; I didn't forget.
My dear friend, warmest congratulations on your graduation. I am wishing you nothing but the best. Stay shining.
Your determination, dedication helped you to reach the ultimate goal. Congratulations, my dear friend.
You did incredible! It is not an easy task to complete graduation with such brilliant success. We are proud of you. Best of luck my dear.
My heartfelt congratulations to you on your most significant achievement. May God bless you on your upcoming journey.
Congratulations graduate! My highest hopes that you will continue such success and will succeed in your future life. Let's celebrate.
I remember how worried you were about your exams, but now it's all over. Congrats on your graduation and best wishes for your future.
May God continues his blessing on my buddy. Wishing the best of luck for your next approach.
I know how hard you studied all this year and now it's all paid off. Congratulations on your graduation.
It's finally your graduation day. You don't know how proud I am today. Congrats buddy, wish you great success.
A very bright future is waiting for you. I know you are most confident about yourself, the graduation added a new level of success. Best of luck my friend.
Congratulations dear, you did it! The days of sorrow comes to end. I hope you are no more disappointed with your life right now. Best wishes for you.
Hello Dear, you have completed your graduation. Really it is a great achievement of life. Congratulations my friend. Go forward. Best of luck.
Congratulations morons! You did outstanding! I really don't expect such brilliant success from you. However, best of luck dear. Let's celebrate.
My dear best friend. You achieved brilliant success but I failed to do such. So first, make a treat for me then I am going to wish you a bright future. Lol.
Here I am sending warm and big congratulations to a graduate. I am so very proud of you my dear. Wish you good luck.
It is the day of your graduation. So, let's celebrate together. let's have a party. Good luck on your next voyage.
Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next mission.
To succeed in any platform is not an easy task. It is a great achievement to be a graduate. Best wishes for the future.
Graduation Wishes for Best Friend
I knew from the bottom of my heart you will score high in your exam. As for your graduation ceremony, congratulations my dear!
Congratulations on your graduation, mate. You nailed it in the first place, it was not an easy task but you did it. Lots of love for you.
When it comes to perfection, it reminds me of you, you did great on your test and graduated before me. I am so happy for you.
Greetings my friend for the graduation. I cannot explain how excited I was to hear that. I screamed like crazy. Hope to see you soon.
My dear best friend, you have crossed another mile of your life. Congratulations are not enough on your success. I'm proud of you. None but you deserve this achievement.
You've struggled for so long, and finally, the result is here. May success never stop following you. Congratulations!
I cannot believe you've successfully passed the terrible phase. Congratulations, mate. I'm so proud of you.
Seeing you achieving your goal and fulfilling your dream gives me so much joy, my friend. I cannot express in words how happy I'm for you. There is a long way, and you'll be successful.
The entire journey was full of ups and downs, but you're determined, which helped you. Congratulations, my bestie.
You're a shining star from the very beginning, and today you've made all of us proud. This is the moment you've waited all these years. May you succeed today and always, best friend.
Congratulations, best friend. It's time to chase your dreams—all my best wishes to you on your graduation.
Graduation Congratulations Quotes for Friends
All the best for the future, mate, Congratulations!
Your confidence level was always high. I knew you could do it. Congratulations my dear. Congratulations graduate!
My Dear best friend, Congratulations on you graduation. I am sure enough that you will carry on with even more successes. Good luck to you.
Congratulations on your success, friend. Don't forget to thank God who helped you through thick and thin.
Graduation is one of the most memorable events in life. Congratulations on your graduation. This achievement will boost up you for taking challenges in life. Wishing you good luck.
If this is not perfect, I don't know what else it is. Congratulations, my friend, and best wishes to you.
If there are no challenges in life then life becomes dull. To achieve the target is a victory. Congratulations on your graduation day.
You said “sky is the limit.” Yes, now I am appreciating your vision. Cordial congratulations on your graduation.
You're the person who deserved this. Warmest congratulations on your excellent success. Wishing you the best.
Graduation Messages for Friend
The door of success just open to you. Before you, all the paths made open. Choose the right way for you. A bright future is waiting. Good luck.
Graduation does not put the end of desires and dreams. Here is the job market in front of you which is very difficult to survive. I wish you continue your success.
I can't imagine you've finally passed! You are the true example of “failure is the pillar of success.” 😉 Congratulations anyway!
Your hard work brings the day. It's the time to celebrate. Have a little rest and be prepared for the next goal.
A round of applause for you mate as you have graduated this year. I am so excited about this. Will throw a party this evening, see you soon.
You were always so ambitious and hardworking, and today you are finally graduating, I can't express my happiness in words. Congratulations!
God has blessed you with some amazing talents, and you correctly utilized them. Congratulations, my friend.
This is just the beginning, my friend. Keep your trust in Him, and you'll surely succeed. Congratulations!
Graduation is one of the most remarkable achievements in life. It is an exciting time in life. There is no substitute for hard work, and it is a sweet fruit of hard work. Celebration joys and happiness exceed all boundaries. All graduates are well confident and have a strong belief in themselves that they will overcome all difficulties and prosper in life one day. As a friend, you should share the joys and happiness of them. By making best wishes for their bright future you may join with your graduate friend celebration. It will make him more inspired and happier. Send these best wishes for graduation with some inspiring words for a bright future and good luck. These graduation congratulation messages will make it easy to choose perfect graduation wishes for your friend.