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: 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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Photo: holacrafty

“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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Photo: hofstrau

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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Photo: lvoekat

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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FAQs

Why do only female graduates wear caps? ›

In Ireland, a common belief holds that only women wear the mortarboard because a bachelor's degree was thought to be the maximum education they could attain and thus represented the 'capping' of their education, however there is little evidence for this. Dr.

What is the name of the hat worn at graduation? ›

The graduate hat (also known as an academic cap, graduate cap, mortarboard, or trencher) is part of the formal academic attire to be worn by graduating students (graduands) during the graduation ceremony.

What does the graduation cap symbolize? ›

The academic cap, therefore, has become a sign of the freedom of scholarship. The flowing gown has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers clothing that could indicate rank or social stratum.

What does a GREY graduation gown mean? ›

Grey gowns are worn for foundation degree students; black gowns are worn by bachelors students; red gowns are worn by masters students and the PhD students wear a doctoral gown which incorporates all three of the university colours.

What does a blue graduation hat mean? ›

The colors of the hoods and tassels can also have specific meanings based on the field of study. For example, blue can represent philosophy, green can represent medicine, and purple can represent law.

Why do they throw graduation caps? ›

Throwing the Cap

Once the graduation ended, the midshipman would become officers and would no longer need their old hats. The graduates would throw their hats in the air as they would be receiving their new officer hats. This caught on which resulted in the tradition of throwing the cap.

What does a red graduation hat mean? ›

For graduate hoods and academic regalia colors, red or shades of red are used to designate the degree or discipline of Canon Law, Communications, Conservation, Divinity, Forestry, Journalism, Music, Public Health, Sacred Theology, and Theology.

What does the gold tassel on a graduation cap mean? ›

A gold graduation tassel is one of the most popular options for high schools, or for students who are graduating with special honors. Gold tassels may be reserved for those who are on the Dean's list, or for those students who are being recognized for special services to the school.

What does the string on graduation cap mean? ›

The tassel on a graduation cap holds symbolic significance. It traditionally starts on one side and is moved to the other side during the graduation ceremony. This act signifies the transition from student to graduate and represents the completion of academic achievement.

What do tassels around neck mean at graduation? ›

Graduation cords are long, thin, colored ropes with tassels on each end that are worn around the neck during commencement ceremonies. These cords recognize graduates with academic honors or who have participated in certain groups or clubs, in colors determined by each school or club.

What does a tassel symbolize? ›

The tassel before graduation symbolizes your time as a student. When you move it to the other side, you are confirming your newfound graduate status. Today, this simple but beautiful tradition is performed at commencements across the country.

Do all graduates wear caps? ›

Whilst most bachelors and masters students in the UK will wear a square 'mortarboard' cap to graduate, Scottish students do not. They simply wear a gown and hood with no cap at all.

What is the story behind graduation hats? ›

Mortarboard caps are thought to have been created in the 15th century, as part of an evolution from a hat type known as a birettas which was used by Catholic clerics and professors. The distinctive square shape of a mortarboard is believed to signify a book, chosen in recognition of scholarly achievements.

Who can wear graduation cap? ›

The graduate hat (also known as an academic cap, graduate cap, mortarboard, or trencher) is part of the formal academic attire to be worn by graduating students (graduands) during the graduation ceremony.

Why do some girls wear caps? ›

Caps provide you protection

A cap blocks direct sunlight towards the face, including rays that may cause sun-burns, photoageing, or in the worst case even skin cancer through ultraviolet radiation. In wintertime, caps prevent your scalp from getting dry.

Do guys decorate their graduation caps? ›

Yes, decorating graduation caps has become a popular and creative tradition for many high school graduates.

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