Giving a thoughtful graduation gift and card is the perfect way to express your admiration at their achievement; however finding the right words to put in the graduation card an be tricky so we’ve put together a few ideas to offer inspiration.

Let them know just how proud you are of them with a heart-felt message full of love and pride.

• "You have worked so hard for this and I/we are beyond proud of you and love you so much. We can't wait to see what the future holds for you "
• “It seems like just yesterday you were just a child starting school…now you’re a confident young man/woman graduating from university/college. It’s been our joy to watch you grow and achieve so much these past four years. We want you to know how proud we are and how much we love you.”
• “It’s a beautiful thing, watching the daughter/son we’ve always loved growing up and getting one step closer to her/his dreams. As you step into this new chapter of your life, always remember to dream big, stay curious and always stay true to yourself. Congratulations, with all our love,”
• Dear brother/sister, Congratulations on your graduation! This is such a monumental achievement, and I couldn't be prouder of you. Watching you grow and work so hard to reach this milestone has been truly inspiring. Here's to your success and happiness!"

Keep it short and simple with a one-liner that says it all

• Enjoy your special day because you’ve earned it! Congratulations.
• Wishing you nothing but the best as you embark on this new journey.
• Congrats! Keep making us proud. We know that you’re just getting started!
• You continue to inspire us every day. Congratulations!
• We wish you an abundance of health, wealth, and happiness.
• Caps off to you graduate!
• Congratulations! This is only just the beginning. You’re a star in the making!
• Congratulations on your big day! Know without a doubt that you were made for great things.
• Congratulations! We are so proud of you.
• Congrats, you did it!
• This calls for celebrating! Congratulations!
• What an impressive achievement!
• Wishing you all the best on your graduation day.
• Good luck on your new beginnings!
• Woo hoo! Good for you! Congrats!
• Congratulations on your well-deserved success.
• Your ambition is so inspiring! Congrats!
• We knew you could do it! Congrats!
• Congratulations! No one deserves this more.
• Major snaps and claps on your graduation.
• Your hard work definitely paid off. Congrats.
• Here's to your next adventure. May it be as awesome as you.

Looking to impart some words of wisdom? How about picking something from the below to include in your message.

• There are no shortcuts to true success. Keep working hard and the rest will follow!
• Life is full of surprises. Take them in your stride and never lose sight of your goals.
• Challenges and setbacks are a part of life. Learn how to manage your reactions to difficult situations and you’ll be unstoppable.
• Be curious and bold as you forge through life, and you’ll never go wrong.
• You’ll continue to soar as long as you stay true to yourself.
• Never chase other people’s dreams. You’re unique and so are your aspirations.
• Remain humble, work hard, and it will pay off.
• Never stop growing, exploring, learning, and challenging yourself.
• School may be over, but life’s lessons are yet to be learned. Keep an open heart and mind. Happy graduation!
• The journey of life brings both challenges and chances. May you snatch the chances and beat the challenges. Congratulations on graduating.
• Start each day believing in yourself and watch the magic happen.
• Before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you criticise, wait. And, before you quit, try.
• Be bold, be courageous, be your best.
• Graduation isn’t the end of a tough journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one.
• Whether you loved your college days or hated them, you’re now free to take on the world. Know that you’re always growing, changing, and learning to be the best version of yourself.
• Whether you believe you can or believe you can’t, you’re right: So, as you embrace this new journey, remember that mindset really is everything

For when you can't make their graduation, but want to let them know you'll be there in spirit.

• Biggest congratulations on your graduation, I'm sorry I can't be there in person, but know that I am proud of you and all you have achieved and I can't wait to celebrate with you another time."
• “I wish I could be at your graduation to give you a hug and tell you in person how proud I am of you.”
• “Even though we’ll miss seeing you in your cap and gown, we would never miss this chance to tell you we’re proud of you.”
• I can't wait to see pictures of you from your big day. I may not be there in person but know that I am in spirit, clapping and cheering your name. Congratulations graduate!