Graduation Invitations

Honor the milestone with a design they deserve

Graduation Invitations

Honor the milestone with a design they deserve

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Bright Future

Preschool Kindergarten Grad

Classic Navy Grad

Celestial Honors

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Guides for this occasion

Wording, etiquette, and inspiration to help you plan your graduation.

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Free graduation invitations and announcements

Mark the milestone with a graduation invitation or announcement that does the achievement justice. InviteDrop offers free templates for high school, college, and graduate school, in styles from polished and classic to bright and celebratory. Everything is free to customize and send, with no coins, no paywalls, and no watermarks, and each invitation opens with an animated envelope.

Built-in RSVP tracking makes planning the party simple, and because invitations send as a link, friends and family near and far can respond from their phones in seconds.

Invitation or announcement: choosing the right one

There is a useful distinction worth knowing. A graduation announcement shares the news of the accomplishment and does not necessarily invite the recipient to an event, while a graduation party invitation asks guests to attend a specific celebration. Many graduates send both, or combine them by announcing the achievement and inviting close family and friends to a party in the same design. If you only want to share the news widely, an announcement is enough; if you are hosting, use an invitation with the date, time, and place.

Graduation invitation wording example

A clear, proud format reads: "The family of Jordan Lee invites you to celebrate their graduation from Lincoln High School. Saturday, June 14 at 4:00 PM. 88 Oak Avenue. Food, photos, and celebration. Kindly RSVP by June 7." For an announcement without a party, you might write: "With pride, we announce that Jordan Lee has graduated from the University of Washington, Class of 2026."

Add the school name and graduation year prominently, since these are the details guests most want to see and remember.

Sending by text and tracking who is coming

Graduation season is busy, so sending your invitation as a link by text or email is the easiest way to reach classmates and family quickly. Guests RSVP from their phones, and you see the count update in real time, which helps with ordering food and arranging seating. Many families send graduation party invitations three to four weeks ahead, with an RSVP date about a week before so the headcount is settled in time.

Frequently asked questions

Are graduation invitations free?: Yes. Every graduation template is free to customize and send, with no coins, no per-guest fees, and no watermarks on what recipients receive.
What is the difference between an announcement and an invitation?: An announcement shares the news of the graduation, while an invitation asks guests to attend a specific party. You can send either, or combine both in one design.
Do you have designs for college and high school?: Yes. There are templates for high school, college, and graduate school, so you can match the design to the achievement and add the school name and year.
Can I send graduation invitations by text?: Yes. Your invitation is a shareable link you can send by text, email, or any messaging app, and guests RSVP from their phone.
When should I send graduation invitations?: Many families send graduation party invitations three to four weeks ahead, with an RSVP date about a week before so the headcount is settled in time.

Free graduation invitations and announcements

Built-in RSVP tracking makes planning the party simple, and because invitations send as a link, friends and family near and far can respond from their phones in seconds.

Invitation or announcement: choosing the right one

Graduation invitation wording example

Add the school name and graduation year prominently, since these are the details guests most want to see and remember.

Sending by text and tracking who is coming

Frequently asked questions

Are graduation invitations free?

Yes. Every graduation template is free to customize and send, with no coins, no per-guest fees, and no watermarks on what recipients receive.

What is the difference between an announcement and an invitation?

An announcement shares the news of the graduation, while an invitation asks guests to attend a specific party. You can send either, or combine both in one design.

Do you have designs for college and high school?

Yes. There are templates for high school, college, and graduate school, so you can match the design to the achievement and add the school name and year.

Can I send graduation invitations by text?

Yes. Your invitation is a shareable link you can send by text, email, or any messaging app, and guests RSVP from their phone.

When should I send graduation invitations?

Many families send graduation party invitations three to four weeks ahead, with an RSVP date about a week before so the headcount is settled in time.