65 Creative Graduation Caps Worn by Crafty Grads (2024)

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We've selected some of the best graduation cap decoration ideas. Inspiring Graduation Caps “On to the next chapter.” “We must go on and take the adventure that comes to us.” “Where life plants you, bloom with grace.” “She was unstoppable. Not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them.” “Mommy did it.” “She came, she saw, she conquered!” “I dream it, I work hard, I grind 'til I own it.” “I'm a savage, classy, bougie, graduate.” “I'm standing here today because you helped me fund my way.” “My future is booked.” “Oh, the places you'll go.” “Adventure is out there.” “You can find me in New York City.” “Next stop the academy.” “Rose to the occasion.” “Don't touch my crown.” “And so the adventure begins.” “Do better better.” Movie and TV Show Themed Graduation Cap Ideas The Flash: “Some things happen because we make them happen.” The Princes Diaries: “Me? A Graduate? Shut up!” Star Wars: “Never tell me the odds.” The Little Mermaid: “The little graduate.” Disney: “No one graduates like Gaston.” Lion King: “Hakuna matata.” The Wizard of Oz: “You've had the power all along my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.” Harry Potter: “Life opens at the close.” Mean Girls: “Get in loser, we're graduating.” “This does put a smile on my face.” The Office: “Bears. Beats. Bachelors Degree.” Spongebob: “5 years later…” Spongebob: “Thousands of tears later…” New Teachers “Teacher in Training” “Teaching is a work of heart.” Math and Science Graduate Cap Ideas Biology/Pharmacy: “Knowledge is one hell of a drug.” Accounting: “I've been accounting down the days.” Dentistry: “Holy molar, I flossin did it.” Biology: “When it comes to global health, there is no ‘them', only ‘us'.” Psychology: “It's been dope, but I'm psyched to get outta here.” Psychology: “Psyched for grad school.” Biology: “Medicine owes Black people the level of transparency and care that it renders to others.” Funny Graduation Cap Ideas “Ight Imma Graduate.” “My diploma runs on Dunkin'” “I don't even go here!” “Bye, Mr. Anderson. I'm graduating…tardy or not.” “Now hotter by one degree.” “Hire me.” “Thanks, pizza. You've stuck with me through thick and thin crust.” “Goal digger.” “Yikes. So what now?” “Can I take a nap now?” “Thank u, next.” “Because ‘coffee' isn't a major.” Immigrant Graduates “Immigrad.” “Proud product of immigrants.” “My parents crossed the border so I could cross this stage!” “They migrated so I graduated.” “I am my ancestors' wildest dreams.” “You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.” Art Graduate Cap Ideas Design: “Interior Design.” Photography: “Licensed to shoot” Masters Graduation Cap Ideas “I mastered it to change the world one word at a time.” “She believed she could, so she mastered it.” Graduates with Dogs “I worked hard so my dog can have a better life.” “I hope my dog is proud of me.” “Because Dog Mom isn't a career.” Congratulations, class of 2023! Related Articles: Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts FAQs References

In the past, the humble graduation hat was merely part of the customary and ceremonial “cap and gown” ensemble. Today, however, it has been transformed into a canvas for crafty graduates looking to show off their amazing crafting skills and go out with a bang. Ceremonies are made all the brighter and more entertaining thanks to the crafty grads' premeditated graduation cap ideas—which include clever, comical, and creative designs.

This collection of quirky caps ranges in style, concept, and inspiration. Many reference pop culture staples spanning well-known films, iconic television shows, and beloved childhood cartoon characters. On the opposite side of the spectrum, some convey political and social undertones with inspirational graduation quotes. Still, a large portion of these caps simply act as “thank you” notes to those who made it all possible: friends, family, and, of course, coffee.

In the last couple of years, with politics seeming to seep into every aspect of life, there has been a surge in political activism shining through graduates’ crafted caps. Students who are immigrants or whose parents have migrated from another country are proudly expressing how their family’s dreams are coming to fruition. Many people migrate to another country in order to lead a better life for their families, and education is one of the many privileges they seek out. As a result, these accessories are more than fancy headgear to them—they’re a symbol of success and a platform to show pride in their accomplishments.

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1 Inspiring Graduation Caps

1.1 “On to the next chapter.”

1.2 “We must go on and take the adventure that comes to us.”

1.3 “Where life plants you, bloom with grace.”

1.4 “She was unstoppable. Not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them.”

1.5 “Mommy did it.”

1.6 “She came, she saw, she conquered!”

1.7 “I dream it, I work hard, I grind 'til I own it.”

1.8 “I'm a savage, classy, bougie, graduate.”

1.9 “I'm standing here today because you helped me fund my way.”

1.10 “My future is booked.”

1.11 “Oh, the places you'll go.”

1.12 “Adventure is out there.”

1.13 “You can find me in New York City.”

1.14 “Next stop the academy.”

1.15 “Rose to the occasion.”

1.16 “Don't touch my crown.”

1.17 “And so the adventure begins.”

1.18 “Do better better.”

2 Movie and TV Show Themed Graduation Cap Ideas

2.1 The Flash: “Some things happen because we make them happen.”

2.2 The Princes Diaries: “Me? A Graduate? Shut up!”

2.3 Star Wars: “Never tell me the odds.”

2.4 The Little Mermaid: “The little graduate.”

2.5 Disney: “No one graduates like Gaston.”

2.6 Lion King: “Hakuna matata.”

2.7 The Wizard of Oz: “You've had the power all along my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.”

2.8 Harry Potter: “Life opens at the close.”

2.9 Mean Girls: “Get in loser, we're graduating.”

2.10 “This does put a smile on my face.”

2.11 The Office: “Bears. Beats. Bachelors Degree.”

2.12 Spongebob: “5 years later…”

2.13 Spongebob: “Thousands of tears later…”

3 New Teachers

3.1 “Teacher in Training”

3.2 “Teaching is a work of heart.”

4 Math and Science Graduate Cap Ideas

4.1 Biology/Pharmacy: “Knowledge is one hell of a drug.”

4.3 Dentistry: “Holy molar, I flossin did it.”

4.4 Biology: “When it comes to global health, there is no ‘them', only ‘us'.”

4.5 Psychology: “It's been dope, but I'm psyched to get outta here.”

4.6 Psychology: “Psyched for grad school.”

4.7 Biology: “Medicine owes Black people the level of transparency and care that it renders to others.”

5 Funny Graduation Cap Ideas

5.1 “Ight Imma Graduate.”

5.2 “My diploma runs on Dunkin'”

5.3 “I don't even go here!”

5.4 “Bye, Mr. Anderson. I'm graduating…tardy or not.”

5.5 “Now hotter by one degree.”

5.6 “Hire me.”

5.7 “Thanks, pizza. You've stuck with me through thick and thin crust.”

5.8 “Goal digger.”

5.9 “Yikes. So what now?”

5.10 “Can I take a nap now?”

5.11 “Thank u, next.”

5.12 “Because ‘coffee' isn't a major.”

6 Immigrant Graduates

6.1 “Immigrad.”

6.2 “Proud product of immigrants.”

6.3 “My parents crossed the border so I could cross this stage!”

6.4 “They migrated so I graduated.”

6.5 “I am my ancestors' wildest dreams.”

6.6 “You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.”

7 Art Graduate Cap Ideas

7.1 Design: “Interior Design.”

7.2 Photography: “Licensed to shoot”

8 Masters Graduation Cap Ideas

8.1 “I mastered it to change the world one word at a time.”

8.2 “She believed she could, so she mastered it.”

9 Graduates with Dogs

9.1 “I worked hard so my dog can have a better life.”

9.2 “I hope my dog is proud of me.”

9.3 “Because Dog Mom isn't a career.”

10 Congratulations, class of 2023!

We've selected some of the best graduation cap decoration ideas.

Inspiring Graduation Caps

“On to the next chapter.”

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“We must go on and take the adventure that comes to us.”

“Where life plants you, bloom with grace.”

“She was unstoppable. Not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them.”

“Mommy did it.”

“She came, she saw, she conquered!”

“I dream it, I work hard, I grind 'til I own it.”

“I'm a savage, classy, bougie, graduate.”

“I'm standing here today because you helped me fund my way.”

“My future is booked.”

“Oh, the places you'll go.”

“Adventure is out there.”

“You can find me in New York City.”

“Next stop the academy.”

“Rose to the occasion.”

“Don't touch my crown.”

“And so the adventure begins.”

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Photo: Amber

“Do better better.”

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Photo: Lauren Law

Movie and TV Show Themed Graduation Cap Ideas

The Flash: “Some things happen because we make them happen.”

The Princes Diaries: “Me? A Graduate? Shut up!”

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Star Wars: “Never tell me the odds.”

The Little Mermaid: “The little graduate.”

Disney: “No one graduates like Gaston.”

Lion King: “Hakuna matata.”

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The Wizard of Oz: “You've had the power all along my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.”

Harry Potter: “Life opens at the close.”

Mean Girls: “Get in loser, we're graduating.”

“This does put a smile on my face.”

The Office: “Bears. Beats. Bachelors Degree.”

Spongebob: “5 years later…”

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Photo: kasta.art

Spongebob: “Thousands of tears later…”

New Teachers

“Teacher in Training”

“Teaching is a work of heart.”

Math and Science Graduate Cap Ideas

Biology/Pharmacy: “Knowledge is one hell of a drug.”

Accounting: “I've been accounting down the days.”

Dentistry: “Holy molar, I flossin did it.”

Biology: “When it comes to global health, there is no ‘them', only ‘us'.”

Psychology: “It's been dope, but I'm psyched to get outta here.”

Psychology: “Psyched for grad school.”

Biology: “Medicine owes Black people the level of transparency and care that it renders to others.”

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Photo: Bria Bowen

Funny Graduation Cap Ideas

“Ight Imma Graduate.”

“My diploma runs on Dunkin'”

“I don't even go here!”

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Photo: vivsrivs

“Bye, Mr. Anderson. I'm graduating…tardy or not.”

“Now hotter by one degree.”

“Hire me.”

“Thanks, pizza. You've stuck with me through thick and thin crust.”

“Goal digger.”

“Yikes. So what now?”

“Can I take a nap now?”

“Thank u, next.”

“Because ‘coffee' isn't a major.”

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Photo: aww.sam

Immigrant Graduates

“Immigrad.”

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Photo: anaextina

“Proud product of immigrants.”

“My parents crossed the border so I could cross this stage!”

“They migrated so I graduated.”

“I am my ancestors' wildest dreams.”

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Photo: __killak

“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.”

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Photo: drea.oz

Art Graduate Cap Ideas

Design: “Interior Design.”

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Photo: popwithlo

Photography: “Licensed to shoot”

Masters Graduation Cap Ideas

“I mastered it to change the world one word at a time.”

“She believed she could, so she mastered it.”

Graduates with Dogs

“I worked hard so my dog can have a better life.”

“I hope my dog is proud of me.”

“Because Dog Mom isn't a career.”

Congratulations, class of 2023!

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Crafting graduation caps has become a popular trend among graduates who want to showcase their creativity and individuality during their graduation ceremonies. These caps are no longer just a part of the traditional "cap and gown" ensemble but have evolved into a canvas for graduates to express themselves through clever, comical, and creative designs. Many of these designs reference pop culture, politics, social issues, and personal achievements. They serve as a way for graduates to thank their loved ones and celebrate their accomplishments. The following article provides a collection of graduation cap ideas categorized by themes such as inspiring quotes, movie and TV show references, math and science, funny messages, immigrant pride, art, and more.

Inspiring Graduation Caps

  • Graduation caps with inspiring quotes and messages are a popular choice among graduates. Some examples include:
    • "On to the next chapter."
    • "We must go on and take the adventure that comes to us."
    • "Where life plants you, bloom with grace."
    • "She was unstoppable. Not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them."
    • "Mommy did it."
    • "She came, she saw, she conquered!"
    • "I dream it, I work hard, I grind 'til I own it."
    • "I'm a savage, classy, bougie, graduate."
    • "I'm standing here today because you helped me fund my way."
    • "My future is booked."
    • "Oh, the places you'll go."
    • "Adventure is out there."
    • "You can find me in New York City."
    • "Next stop the academy."
    • "Rose to the occasion."
    • "Don't touch my crown."
    • "And so the adventure begins."
    • "Do better better." [[1]]

Movie and TV Show Themed Graduation Cap Ideas

  • Many graduates choose to incorporate their favorite movies and TV shows into their graduation cap designs. Some examples include:
    • The Flash: "Some things happen because we make them happen."
    • The Princes Diaries: "Me? A Graduate? Shut up!"
    • Star Wars: "Never tell me the odds."
    • The Little Mermaid: "The little graduate."
    • Disney: "No one graduates like Gaston."
    • Lion King: "Hakuna matata."
    • The Wizard of Oz: "You've had the power all along my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself."
    • Harry Potter: "Life opens at the close."
    • Mean Girls: "Get in loser, we're graduating."
    • The Office: "Bears. Beats. Bachelors Degree."
    • Spongebob: "5 years later..."
    • Spongebob: "Thousands of tears later..." [[2]]

Math and Science Graduate Cap Ideas

  • Graduates in math and science fields often incorporate their areas of study into their graduation cap designs. Some examples include:
    • Biology/Pharmacy: "Knowledge is one hell of a drug."
    • Accounting: "I've been accounting down the days."
    • Dentistry: "Holy molar, I flossin did it."
    • Biology: "When it comes to global health, there is no 'them', only 'us'."
    • Psychology: "It's been dope, but I'm psyched to get outta here."
    • Psychology: "Psyched for grad school."
    • Biology: "Medicine owes Black people the level of transparency and care that it renders to others." [[2]]

Funny Graduation Cap Ideas

  • Graduates often incorporate humor into their graduation cap designs. Some examples include:
    • "Ight Imma Graduate."
    • "My diploma runs on Dunkin'."
    • "I don't even go here!"
    • "Bye, Mr. Anderson. I'm graduating...tardy or not."
    • "Now hotter by one degree."
    • "Hire me."
    • "Thanks, pizza. You've stuck with me through thick and thin crust."
    • "Goal digger."
    • "Yikes. So what now?"
    • "Can I take a nap now?"
    • "Thank u, next."
    • "Because 'coffee' isn't a major." [[2]]

Immigrant Graduates

  • Graduates who are immigrants or children of immigrants often use their graduation caps to express pride in their heritage and the sacrifices their families have made. Some examples include:
    • "Immigrad."
    • "Proud product of immigrants."
    • "My parents crossed the border so I could cross this stage!"
    • "They migrated so I graduated."
    • "I am my ancestors' wildest dreams."
    • "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one." [[2]]

Art Graduate Cap Ideas

  • Graduates in art-related fields often showcase their artistic skills on their graduation caps. Some examples include:
    • Design: "Interior Design."
    • Photography: "Licensed to shoot." [[2]]

Masters Graduation Cap Ideas

  • Graduates who have earned their master's degrees often incorporate their achievements into their graduation cap designs. Some examples include:
    • "I mastered it to change the world one word at a time."
    • "She believed she could, so she mastered it." [[2]]

Graduates with Dogs

  • Graduates who are dog lovers often include their furry friends in their graduation cap designs. Some examples include:
    • "I worked hard so my dog can have a better life."
    • "I hope my dog is proud of me."
    • "Because Dog Mom isn't a career." [[2]]

These are just a few examples of the creative and diverse graduation cap ideas that graduates have come up with to celebrate their achievements. Each cap represents the unique journey and personality of the graduate. Graduation caps have become a way for graduates to express themselves and leave a lasting impression on their special day.

65 Creative Graduation Caps Worn by Crafty Grads (2024)

FAQs

When did decorating graduation caps become a thing? ›

Decorating caps for graduation rose in frequency in the 1960s, when student activism was at an all-time high, as students used them to display their political positions.

Why is it called a mortarboard? ›

However, the name mortarboard actually comes from the flat board used by bricklayers to lay mortar. Thus, the name of the widely accepted graduation hat also represents the mortar board of a master workman.

What are the rules for graduation hats? ›

Wear your mortarboard like the academic pro you are. Place the cap on your head so the point is in the front, about 1 inch above the eyebrows. Your mortarboard should be worn level on your head, and the tassel should be placed on the right side.

How to customize your graduation cap? ›

Stickers and glue adhere to most graduation caps just fine, though again a topper can help ensure you get the exact design you want before you touch the cap itself. The cut out can then be adhered to the cap. If you do attach a topper, then use a hot glue gun for best results!

Is decorating graduation caps still a thing? ›

Yes, blasting the perfect graduation playlist and rocking a cute graduation outfit are great ways to show your personality on the big day, but that doesn't mean you can't give your graduation cap a decorative pop, too! It's a surefire way to make you stand out from the crowd and maybe even get a few laughs.

What does a red graduation cap mean? ›

Red symbolizes courage, vitality, sacrifice, determination, and will power. In academia, it's most commonly used for theology or divinity majors.

What is the Freemason graduation cap? ›

A skullcap was a brimless cloth cap typically worn in the ancient stonemason's day. Taken together, the mortarboard and skull cap look exactly like a modern graduation cap. Today's graduation caps are even called 'mortarboard hats.

What is the slang for graduation hats? ›

The classic graduation cap is also known as a “mortar board,” because of its resemblance to the usually flat pan a bricklayer uses for mortar … weird.

Why do only female graduates wear caps? ›

First, it is a tradition that has been passed down for generations. Second, caps are seen as a symbol of intelligence and success, and female graduates have worked hard to earn their degrees. Finally, caps can be seen as a sign of respect for one's elders and for the institution of education.

What side does your tassel go on before you graduate high? ›

Traditionally tassels are worn on the right side and moved to the left during a special portion of the ceremony for high school graduates. For college graduates, Bachelor again wear tassels on right side until their degrees are conferred, then move to left. Graduate students wear on left from the beginning.

What do different color graduation tassels mean? ›

Gold: Liberal Arts & Science. Blue: Education, Public Works, Arts. Brown/Drab: Business Majors. Red: Journalism. Pink: Nursing, Public Health, and similar.

What is a good quote for a graduate? ›

Inspirational graduation quotes

You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.” — Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You'll Go!” “Today you are You, that is truer than true.

How to craft a graduation cap? ›

You can construct your own graduation cap out of poster board, construction paper, and hot glue. To make the cap, fold the construction paper in half lengthwise and roll it into a cylinder; add a square-shaped piece of poster board on top. You can make a tassel using gold yarn and embroidery floss.

Why do people decorate their graduation caps? ›

Decorating a graduation cap is a tradition and can be a clever way to stand out from the crowd. Many students feel that it's a rite of passage and can be a great way for loved ones to find them in a sea of graduates who are moving into the real world.

Do high schoolers decorate their graduation caps? ›

However, this opportunity is often not extended to high school seniors, as most high schools do not allow cap decorations at graduation ceremonies.

Are you allowed to decorate your college graduation cap? ›

Decorations may not hang off the sides of the cap. Large 3-D embellishments may interfere with the view of students seated behind you and are, therefore, prohibited. Graduation caps must not have any advertisem*nts, symbols, words or slogans conveying messages inappropriate at a dignified commencement ceremony.

Where did the tradition of tossing the graduation cap originate from? ›

Tossing the cap in the air after graduation was started by the U.S. Naval Academy in 1912. Prior to 1912, graduates of the naval academy spent two years as midshipmen and needed to keep their midshipman's hats to wear. In 1912 the decision was made to immediately commission the graduates as officers.

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