20 Best Graduation Cap Ideas For College Students - Christina Bee (2024)

This post is about graduation cap ideas.

If you are graduating from high school or college these are great graduation cap ideas for you. There are some awesome designs from The Office quotes to Spongebob references.

When I was graduating from high school we weren’t allowed to decorate our graduation caps, but I wish I was able to! I’m a junior in college now so I’m starting to think about what I want to do to my cap for graduation next year.

I love looking at unique graduation caps because they can be so creative! I hope this post inspires you and gives you some ideas!

Graduation Cap Ideas:

1. And the story goes on…

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This graduation cap idea is so cute! I love the bow on the bottom, it totally makes the whole thing. For someone in high school or maybe a college undergrad moving onto graduate school, this is a great idea!

2. Thank you coffee

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This cap says it all. Make sure you give coffee some credit on graduation day. If you are a college grad I’m sure you can relate to this lol.

3. Friends reference grad cap

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How amazing is this for a huge Friends fan?! It would be so cute if you and your group of friends all put this on their cap.

4. Criminal justice major

This cap looks awesome. If you’re a criminal justice major you should consider doing this cap! It’s so cute!!

5. About time graduation cap

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I’m obsessed with this graduation cap idea! It looks beautiful and is hilarious.

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6. Travel graduation cap idea

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If you’re someone who loves to travel this is a great cap idea for you. It’s perfect for a travel nurse who is excited to start the next part of life.

7. Done with this BS

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I laughed out loud when I saw this cap! If you got a Bachelor of Science this is a fun play on words.

8. The adventure begins

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This graduation cap idea is so cute. I love the pink flowers on the side. The way they made the globe on it is so cool!

9. Thanks mom and dad

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There’s nothing more important than thanking your parents on graduation day… well don’t forget coffee, but this is a cute and heartwarming cap idea. It’s a great way to surprise your parents and show how much you love them!

10. Harry Potter

Is there anything more relatable than this for a Harry Potter fan?! This grad cap is hilarious. It’s perfect for students who wish they could have gone to Hogwarts, but FAFSA had other plans.

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11. Future Judge Judy

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This is adorable for a law student!

12. A Michael Scott quote

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Is there anything better to put on your graduation cap than a Michael Scott quote? I mean maybe a quote from Dwight, but he’s probably trying to catch the beet bandit (Mose).

13. Nursing major idea

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I love this graduation cap for nursing students. It’s so beautiful with all the flowers. It’s something to make graduation day really special and you’ll have this cap design forever to look back on.

14. Oprah

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Oprah. OPRAH!!!!!!!!! I’m sure Josh Peck would have decorated his graduation cap like this and who doesn’t wanna be like Josh Peck?

15. She believed she could so she did

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This is a beautiful graduation cap! I love this quote because it is so empowering. If you are putting an inspiring quote on your cap I love this calligraphy writing with flowers.

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16. Spongebob

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Ravioli Ravioli! Give me the diplomuoli! This is hilarious! I laughed so hard when I saw this. If only you could get a degree by pulling schemes like Plankton.

17. Starbucks graduation cap

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Another great graduation cap idea for coffee lovers. If Starbucks is your one true love that got you through college this is a great design idea.

18. The grinch

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If you are graduating in December this is a great grad cap design idea! You’d be very festive and I’m sure everyone would find it hilarious.

19. Another Michael Scott quote

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Can you ever have too much Michael Scott? This is a simple and cute cap design for the Office lovers out there.

20. Wine graduation cap

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Haven’t we all.

I hope you found some ideas you like for your graduation cap design. Let me know in the comments if you have any other good ideas or maybe what you did to your cap when you graduated!

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Christina Bee

Christina Bernhardt is the founder of It's Christina Bee, a blog for young adults to learn new things and take on everyday life. When she's not writing for the blog you can find her spending time with friends and family, painting, or attending college classes. She enjoys a good cup of coffee and sunshine.

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FAQs

Do people decorate college graduation caps? ›

Decorating your graduation cap is a great way to celebrate your graduation win and to express yourself, whether you're graduating from high school, college, a Master's program, a PhD program, a nursing program, or any other program you can think of.

What is the top of a graduation cap? ›

The square academic cap, graduate cap, cap, mortarboard (because of its similarity in appearance to the mortarboard used by brickmasons to hold mortar) or Oxford cap is an item of academic dress consisting of a horizontal square board fixed upon a skull-cap, with a tassel attached to the centre.

How can I make my cap look better? ›

Visually, caps look best when they do not completely cover the ears and there is not too much space between the ears and the cap. The cap should also not stick out to the side. This creates a mushroom look - and not for the classic, indeed iconic, Beetles version.

How can I look cute for graduation? ›

Choose a color that makes you feel like your best self, then look for a dress, jumpsuit, or two-piece set in that color family! You can also choose a bold hue based on the color of your graduation gown. For example, if you have a neutral white or black gown, go for a green, pink, or purple look.

What hangs off a graduation cap? ›

Tassels are worn on the right side of the cap before the ceremony and are then moved from the right side to the left after receiving a diploma or when directed to do so by the graduation speaker.

What color are college cap and gowns? ›

Research doctorates wear crimson doctoral gowns, while professional doctorates and terminal master's degrees wear black doctoral gowns. Bachelor's gowns are maroon and master's gowns are black. Both are made in the standard shapes for those degrees and include white university logos on the sleeves.

Do you keep your cap and gown after college graduation? ›

What happens to a graduate's cap and gown after graduation depends on whether the graduate bought or rented the cap and gown. If they bought, they keep it; if they rented, they return it.

What are the rules for graduation cap decorations? ›

Graduation caps must not have any advertisem*nts, symbols, words or slogans conveying messages inappropriate at a dignified commencement ceremony. Caps must not threaten the safety of others or use any hate speech of any kind.

What glue to use to decorate a graduation cap? ›

Apply a generous amount of Aleene's Tacky glue to the cap. Spread it out with a paint brush to cover it completely. Sprinkle glitter over the entire cap. Wait until dry.

How to attach flowers to graduation cap? ›

Position the flowers on the cap where you want them. Use the hot glue gun to add glue to the bottom of a flower and press it onto the graduation cap, holding it down for 3-4 seconds to secure. Continue doing this until all the flowers are glued down and the glue is dried.

What do tassel colors mean? ›

The expected color for students to wear during graduation on their tassels is as follows: Gold: Liberal Arts & Science. Blue: Education, Public Works, Arts. Brown/Drab: Business Majors. Red: Journalism.

What do you wear under a graduation cap? ›

What do you wear under your cap and gown? What you wear under your cap and gown is about comfort and style! Think business-casual dress, and remember: your shirt collar or dress top will show. Wear comfortable shoes suited for the surface — a football field?

How are grad caps supposed to look? ›

The mortarboard (the square piece on the crown of the cap) is meant to be worn offset in a diamond shape. The front and back of the cap will usually be indicated by the design of the headpiece—look for the slight taper in the forehead area and the elastic band in the rear.

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