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41 Ways to Customize Your Graduation Cap

It’s that time of year, collegiettes. While some of you are getting ready to start college or rock your summer internship, others are preparing to take on the real world. Graduation is a super exciting time, and we’re sure you want it to be a memorable one! Make a mark on your last moments of college or high school with these custom graduation caps you can make yourself.

1. Belle of the Graduation

If you’re looking to make an elegant statement when you get your diploma, this is the way to go!

2. A Friendly Reminder

Inspire not only yourself but others with this friendly reminder!

3. On Wednesdays…

You can never go wrong with a bit of Mean Girls inspiration to get you through the day!

4. Mischief Managed

For every Harry Potter fan… you’ve made it.

5. The Honest Truth

Sometimes you just have to tell it like it is.

6. If You’re Reading This…

Drake is proud of you (even if your bank account is hurting).

7.  In the Wise Words of Spongebob Squarepants

It might have taken you four years, but it was worth it in the end. 

8. Cinderella Once Told Us…

A little courage and a little kindness can go a long way. 

9. Teachers Take on the World

You’re one step closer to making the world a better place!

10. For the Future World Traveler

We hope it’s the best adventure of your life. 

11. You Made It!

And now she can do anything.

12. If We’re Being Honest…

We can almost guarantee you won’t be the only one thinking this during graduation.

13. Wined About it But…

And now you deserve to celebrate!

14. A Very Good Question

You go ahead and take that nap. You deserve it!

15. Believing is the First Step

And we believe you have the power to do anything your heart desires.

16. Monogrammed Sparkle

Personalize your graduation cap to make it just as special as you are. 

17. Current Status:

We’re all in the same boat. 

18. But Actually…

You win some and you lose some, but you earned the degree so that’s all that matters!

19. We’d Rather Make History

And we know you will. 

20. Some Law School Truth

Your degree prepared you for this. You’ve got this. 

21. Worthy Advice from Peter

And now you’re about to embark on the biggest adventure of your life. 

22. Surprise!

“Now that you’re not helping with my tuition, I think it’s time you should know this.”

23. Adventure is Out There!

Life is just one big adventure, right?

24. Allons-y! 

In the wise words of the Doctor, “We’re all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?”

25. Did it!

If you can do this, you can do anything. 

26. Natasha Said it Best

The rest is unwritten, but that might just be the best part. 

27. Never Forget

You only graduate from college once!

28. Bring in the Dancing Lobsters!

The Amanda Show really knew how to celebrate! 

29. About Time

And now you have the B.S.!

30. The Ultimate Advice

Leslie never stops striving for perfection and neither should you!

31. Intelligence is the Best Weapon

With intelligence, there’s no telling what you can do!

32. Simple Truth

It’s about time!

33. Goodbyes Aren’t Easy

Always in our hearts. 

34. Sometimes All You Need is Courage

Sometimes you just need to remember this. 

35. Grey’s Anatomy Takes Graduation

Because who can resist Grey’s?

36. The Truth Hurts

Well, that was a bit harsh. It’s fine, we’re fine. 

37. Classic Pearls

A classy design can be more meaningful than words. 

38. Feelin’ Fresh

You can never go wrong with a bit of Will Smith in your life. 

39. Me? A Graduate?

Please don’t make us be real people yet…

40. We’re on Our Way

Never let anyone make you feel otherwise. 

41. So She Did

There’s no telling what you can do. 

Whether or not you’re looking forward to receiving that diploma, decorating your cap can leave you with a sentimental keepsake to remind you of the person you were and the person you look forward to being. Congratulations, collegiettes!

Allie Maniglia served as the Campus Correspondent for Her Campus at Penn State from 2017-2018. She majored in public relations with minors in international studies and communication arts and sciences. If she's not busy writing away, you can find her planning her next adventure (probably back to the U.K.), feeding an unhealthy addiction to HGTV or watching dog videos on YouTube.