Grad Gift Thank You Notes

Graduation Thank You Card Sayings And Messages

After your graduation ceremony, your family and friends often shower you with gifts and love. Once you have a nice pile of graduation messages, congratulations and goodies, it’s important to show your appreciation for all of their kindness. What better way is there to do so then with a personalized graduation thank you card? We’re here to help and inspire grads to write their thank you’s with the simple to follow examples below.

Why Is Grad Thank You Note Wording Important?

The best way for grads to show their gratitude towards loved ones is with a thank you note. After you have hand-picked a graduation thank you card set that suits your style, it can be hard to know exactly what to say to everyone who made your graduation day special, but here is some guidance for what should be mentioned in each grad thank you note.

Remember to remind Grandma (or any loved one) how much you love her and appreciate the thoughtful grad gifts. Wording should be sincere, thoughtful, respectful and most importantly, hand done.

A Tip Before You Start Your Graduation Thank You Note

Before you have time to fret about the personalized thank you card wording you’ll be using, you may be asking yourself, “Who got me what?” Make sure to make a list and keep track of the gifts you receive.

What Do You Say In A Graduation Thank You Card?

If you are looking for wording suggestions and verses for thank you cards, let us help. Whether you want your card to have a funny flare, a genuine tone or a serious feel, we have you covered. Not to mention, we have examples for just about every graduation occasion including; high school, college, nursing and more. Craft your very own personal and appreciative graduation thank you’s for everyone on your list with some of our favorite thank you sayings. Follow these five steps and the below guidance for the perfect thank you note.

1. First Sentence

Say thanks right from the get go. Some examples include:

“Thank you for the generous gift”
“Thank you for joining me in celebrating my graduation.”

2. Second Sentence

Mention the Gift: If you did receive a gift, mention it and tell them what you are going to be using it for. You can also look to our resource on graduation gift etiquette for additional help.

3. Express Emotion

Tell them just how happy it made you to see them at your graduation ceremony or how much you missed them at your ceremony but appreciate the generous card (or gift) they sent.

4. Personalization Is Key

You don’t want every thanks to seem generic. Add special details and appreciation to each card by mentioning specifics and always hand write the notes. You can add specific graduation quotes or sayings within your card as well to give it a personal or unique touch.

5. Address Thank You With Care

If it’s an old friend go ahead and use their first name, but if it’s someone like your parents’ friends that you don’t know particularly well use Mr. and Mrs. Last Name.

How Long Should Your Message Be?

The message doesn’t need to be multiple paragraphs for it to feel sincere. A thoughtful message may not take more than two or three sentences. Just make sure that whatever you write, it comes from the heart.

When Should You Send Thank You Notes?

The key thing to remember when thinking about the timing of sending your grad thank you notes is to not wait too long. Try to send your thank you notes three to four days after your celebrations end, or immediately after receiving a gift or contribution in response to your graduation announcement.

High School Grad Thank You Messages

The following graduation thank you card saying are perfect for any recent high school graduate.

"Thank you for celebrating my high school graduation with me. I am so lucky to have such wonderful family and friends like you."

"Celebrating my high school graduation party with you was a blast. Thank you for everything."

"Thank you for joining me on my special day. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are very much appreciated."

"I am so glad that you were able to share in my graduation celebrations. Thank you for helping make this occasion so special!"

"Dear, (insert name) I just wanted to thank you both again for coming to my graduation ceremony. It was great to have such a loud cheering section. Thanks again."

"I am so happy that you were able to share my day with me either by being there or remembering with your generosity. Thank you so much for being a part of my high school grad celebration."

"I was so happy that you could attend my graduation party. And thank you so much for your thoughtful gift. I will use the corkboard to create a fun photo collage of my family and high school friends. When I hang it on the wall of my college dorm it will remind me of you and all of those special people back home who love and support me."

"During my graduation ceremony, it was so wonderful to look up into the crowd and see you sitting there smiling and supporting me. That was such an important day for me and I am so glad you were there to share it. Thanks again."

"Thank you so much for the wonderful card and congratulations on my high school graduation."

"Thank you so much for my graduation gift, but the real gift was seeing you. I can’t wait to see you guys again soon. Thanks again."

College Grad Thank You Messages

These college graduation thank you messages are as sweet as the are sincere. Pick your favorite from those below:

"Graduation reminds me of everyone who has touched my life. The gift of your presence and acknowledgement is truly appreciated."

"Thank you. Words can never tell you what your congratulations and generous heart has meant to me. With all my love, (Your Name)"

"Thank you for coming to my college graduation party. It was such a lovely day to have all my friends and family there."

"Thank you for celebrating this momentous day with me."

"It’s been a long road of late nights and long mornings, but I made it! Thank you for joining me in celebration of my graduation."

"Thank you! I sincerely appreciate your sharing in my special graduation day."

"Thank you so much for taking the time to come to my graduation ceremony. Words can’t express how happy I was to see you sitting there when I walked onto the stage."

"You brought joy to my special graduating day. Words can never tell you what your congratulations has meant to me."

"As I graduate, a new journey begins. I thank you for your kindness, thoughtfulness and prayers."

"These past four years have flown by so fast. Thank you for celebrating my college graduation with me, I couldn’t have done it without you."

MBA Grad Thank You Messages

It took a lot of support from loved ones to help you make it through your MBA, and these grad thank you messages say just that.

"I am happy that you were able to share such a milestone with me, either by being there or remembering with your generosity. Thank you so much for being part of my MBA grad celebration"

"I am so glad that you were able to join in the celebration of my graduation."

"Thank you so much for your thoughtful gift and attending my graduation party. It really meant a lot to me to have you there for the celebrations."

"It was a real treat having you at my graduation ceremony. Thank you so much for being there for me throughout the years and on this momentous day."

"Thank you so much for attending my graduation ceremony. I know it was a long trip down for you and I appreciate your driving to be there on my special day. Thank you also for your thoughtful gift. I know I will be putting it to use very soon."

"Thank you for your support and love. I couldn’t have accomplished this without your support."

"Support and generosity of family and friends will always be remembered as I explore new goals and work toward new achievements."

"Thank you for remembering my graduation. Your card was so sweet and I’m glad I could celebrate this with you. I’m looking forward to celebrating future accomplishments with you soon."

"“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Thank you so much for being a part of my graduation celebrations. I cannot express to you how much it meant to me to have you there."

"“How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it.” Thank you for being that kind touch on my graduation day."

Grad Gift Thank You Messages

If a loved one gave you a generous graduation gift or contribution, make sure to thank them with one of the following thank you messages.

"This brings sincere thanks for the lovely graduation gift you sent, I wish to tell you just how much it meant to me."

"Thank you so much for your very generous gift and thinking of me on my graduation day. I am so grateful."

"Accept my warmest thankful wishes for attending and making my graduation day special and a memorable one. Your thoughtfulness is a gift I will forever treasure."

"A simple thanks may not be enough, but I’m still sending this note to express my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you so much for being a part of my graduation day. I couldn’t have made it without you."

"Thank you for your gift of love and for sharing in my graduation day.

I enjoyed the cake and the gifts too, but my favorite part of graduation day was seeing you. Thank you for helping me celebrate such a momentous day."

"Thank you for coming to my graduation party! I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you also for my wonderful gift, a laptop is just what I need for college. Thanks again."

"Thank you very much for your generous gift. It was greatly appreciated and will assist me in being one of the most comfortable students on campus. As I transition into this new phase of my life, I am excited about attending (college you plan to attend,) and look forward to making everyone proud of me. Please keep me in your prayers throughout my journey, as support is instrumental to my success. Thanks again for your thoughtful gift."

"Just a short note to thank you for everything you did for me at my graduation. I cannot wait to use (the gift you gave me) for (whatever the gift can be used for.) Thanks again."

"Thank you for your support, love, and encouragement. I couldn’t have done it without you! Oh, and thank you for your generous gift too."