20 Trendy College Graduation Party Ideas
Get inspired with these creative college graduation party ideas. Celebrate all of their hard work and future plans with easy Graduation Party Ideas for budgets of all sizes.
There’s a difference between high school and college graduations, and the parties should reflect them. So, if you’re wondering how to throw the perfect graduation party for a college graduate, you’re in the right place.
All of the ideas in this list are perfect for adults of all ages. Scroll down and click through to your favorite ideas.
Then, copy and use the ones that you enjoy the most.
These ideas will take all the thinking out of the party planning. All you have to do is write down all of the ideas and use them. It’s so easy!
So, if you or someone you love is graduating from college, use these party ideas for them.
Should College Graduates Get A Party?
It seems so natural and common for high schoolers to get graduation parties that people wonder if college graduates should get the same thing.
Yes, college graduates should definitely get a party! They invested their money, time, and emotional energy into earning this degree.
College graduates deserve a party.
And it’s totally normal and fine for graduates to plan and host their own party.
So, whether you’re the graduate, or you’re planning the party for someone else, these college graduation party ideas are perfect.
These ideas will save you a bunch of time. The ideas are laid out for you, with all the details that you need.
I included a variety of different ideas in the list, too. You’re sure to find something that matches your personality, budget, or lifestyle.
Graduation Party Supplies
What are the must-have graduation party supplies? This depends on where your party is going to be held.
If you’re having a cookout or picnic, you’ll need tables, charges, and BBQ supplies. If it’s inside, then the supplies will be different.
Generally, these are the supplies that you’ll need, no matter which type of party you throw.
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- Cake or Cupcake Stand
- Serving Trays
- Color-Coordinated Tablecloths
- Party Signs
- Best Memory Board Ideas
- Photo Booth Station with Background and Props
Click through to the ideas below that speak to you and you like the most. The ideas will have the list of supplies that you’ll need.
You basically need a place to display the desserts, the food, the gifts, memories of the graduate, and party decorations.
More Graduation Ideas
I’m all about creative (and easy) party planning. So, if you need even more graduation party ideas, I’ve got them!
Here are a few other graduation ideas that you should put into your think tank.
- Graduation Money Jar
- Printable Graduation Decorations
- Graduation Brunch Ideas
- Backyard Graduation Party Ideas
Overall, I think the ideas below will give you plenty of inspiration. You’ll be able to host and decorate for a fantastic party!
Are you ready for the list of college graduation party ideas? Here you go!
College Graduation Party Ideas
Throwing a college graduation party? Consider creating a themed party based on the graduate's favorite hobbies or interests, and don't forget to set up a DIY cocktail station for guests to mix up their own drinks!
Jazz up a plain solid colored cake with college logos and mascot images.
Make your own cookie pops and write special sayings on them.
Create a cocktail table for guests to enjoy.
Put a fun twist on regular candy by adding a fun inspirational name to them.
Create a welcome table for your guests to sign a guestbook and see graduation pictures!
Have a photo booth or other area where people can take fun photos for the party,
Surprise your graduate with their favorite wine but with a twist. Use the wine bottles as decor pieces on the tables.
These adorable graduation cookies are perfect and almost too cute to eat.
Who needs money more than a college grad fresh out of school right? This creative cash cake can be made with any denomination of bills.
Create tassels in any color combination for wall decor or table decor.
A fun game to play with guests. The goal is to pin the tassel on the grad while their eyes are closed.
This is a truly unique way to decorate your cupcakes!
Serve the ultimate BBQ try with sides...a hit for any buffet table for guests to help themselves!
Enjoy simple snack foods like a meat and cheese tray.
If you have a buffet table or a lot of items you can create a printable menu to allow guests to see what is available.
Make your main/head table the star of the party (minus the graduate) by putting bright and colorful decor and snacks.
A unique keepsake, this graduation cap is filled with signed hearts that guests fill out and place inside the cap.
This graduation cap hanging photo setup allows you to use it as decor for the party but a keepsake for the grad!
Get a custom name banner to hang on doors, walls, or over tables.
Show those childhood photos as well as the struggle of college years with Then and Now photo centerpieces.
Keep snacks and drinks cold with an inflatable drink cooler!
I hope you enjoyed this list of college graduation party ideas. If you did, pin it to Pinterest so you can find it later.
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