The short answer: To make graduation invitations, pick a design, add 1 to 3 senior photos, include the grad’s full name, school, ceremony or party details and an RSVP, then mail 3 to 4 weeks before the event. Go Print Plus prints graduation invitations from $1.16 each and gatefold announcements from $2.09, 20-piece minimum.
Your grad survived calculus, group projects and a senior year that felt about 11 minutes long. The least the invitation can do is look as good as they do in that cap.
Invitation or announcement: which do you need?
An announcement shares the news. An invitation asks people to show up to a ceremony or party. Many families send one card that does both: the grad’s photo and news on the front, party details inside or on the back.
What should a graduation invitation include?
- The graduate’s full name and class year
- School name and degree or diploma
- Ceremony and/or party date, time and address
- RSVP name and phone number, or a text-to-RSVP line
- 1 to 3 photos (senior portraits work best)
How much do graduation invitations cost?
| Style | Starting price | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Flat photo invitations | $1.16 each | 20 |
| Gatefold announcements | $2.09 standard, $2.29 linen, $2.39 heavy | 20 |
| Matching yard signs | See collection | 1 |
Proofs are emailed 1–2 business days after you order and printing ships 1–2 business days after approval. So 60 flat invitations run about $70; 60 gatefolds start around $125.
How do you pick photos that print well?
- Use the original file from your photographer, not a screenshot.
- Pick one close-up and one full-length shot so the layout breathes.
- Avoid heavy filters; skin tones print truer without them.
When should you mail graduation invitations?
Mail party invitations 3–4 weeks before the party and announcements within a few weeks of graduation. Order 2 weeks before your mail date. Check the USPS postage calculator if you’re mailing a folded gatefold.
Make it a matching set with graduation banners and yard signs, and see our graduation party ideas.
Already have your design?
Made it in Canva or ChatGPT? Art already made? Upload it here and we’ll print it on professional stock. Our print-ready file guide shows how to export it so it prints sharp.
Graduation invitation FAQ
What should I put on a graduation invitation?
Include the graduate's full name, class year, school, the ceremony or party date, time and address, an RSVP contact and one to three photos.
How much do graduation invitations cost?
At Go Print Plus, flat photo graduation invitations start at $1.16 each and gatefold announcements start at $2.09 each, with a 20-piece minimum.
When should graduation invitations be sent?
Mail graduation party invitations 3 to 4 weeks before the party. Order about 2 weeks before your mail date to allow for proofing and printing.
What is the difference between a graduation announcement and an invitation?
An announcement shares the news that someone graduated. An invitation asks guests to attend a ceremony or party. One card can do both.
How long does it take to print graduation invitations?
Proofs are emailed 1 to 2 business days after you order, and invitations are printed and shipped 1 to 2 business days after you approve the proof.
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Rounding out the party? Our graduation banner guide covers sizes and design, and gatefold announcements get their own showcase.