It’s graduation season, and one of our very favorite things about commencement ceremonies is ogling all the brilliant grad cap designs people come up with every year. From pop culture references to inspirational quotes, graduation cap decoration ideas continue to impress us, make us laugh, and often have us thinking “damn, that’s clever!” Looking for a fun way to celebrate your accomplishments on the big day? We scoured the ‘gram for the best graduation cap ideas and came up with 18 statement makers that totally nailed it. Ahead, prepare to be inspired.
The Embellished Floral Graduation Cap
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Complete with a Nike pun, too.
The Maya Angelou Quote Graduation Cap
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You can’t go wrong with a graduation cap quote from the iconic poet.
The Girl-Power Graduation Cap
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The future is female, right? We’re all about a boss babe grad-cap idea.
The Shakespeare Quote Graduation Cap
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No one better underestimate you! Make it official with this quote from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The Punny Graduation Cap
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Who can resist a funny grad cap design that includes a throwback song lyric?
The Drake Graduation Cap
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We’re not gonna lie: This clever grad cap drawing has us in our feelings. (Sorry.)
The Legally Blonde Graduation Cap
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Elle Woods taught us to always have faith in ourselves, so who better to channel on graduation day? You won’t be able to resist the urge to bend and snap in this badass cap.
The Office Graduation Cap
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Getting your degree early? Look no further than this graduation cap decoration idea, friendo–the iconic show is a gold mine of clever quotes to riff off of.
The Game of Thrones Graduation Cap
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Where’s the lie, though? Keep a sense of humor about adulting with a funny grad cap inspired by everyone’s favorite fantasy drama. Yes, queen.
The Friends Graduation Cap
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With any luck, your first post-grad apartment will be as big as Monica and Rachel’s.
The Ariana Grande Graduation Cap
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Grad cap designs inspired by the “7 Rings” and “Thank U, Next” singer are everywhere lately–no complaints here.
The Mean Girls Graduation Cap(s)
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Speaking of “Thank U, Next,” the Mean Girls grad cap references are seemingly endless. Exhibit A: this hilarious take.
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Oh, and this amazing option.
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Aaand this cute cap. (Anyone else hear this in Damian’s voice?)
The Dog Parent Graduation Cap
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Pay homage to the furry pal who stuck by you through long nights of studying and more.
The Toy Story Graduation Cap
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To infinity and beyond, Graduate! Channel your inner child with an adorable Disney-inspired graduation cap design.
The Finding Nemo Graduation Cap
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Not sure of your post-graduation plans? This cute cap is a reminder to just keep swimming.
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