Graduation Printing Collection

Invitations, Banners and Yard Signs for Graduation

Graduation printing here covers seven pieces, each with its own size range. Invitations, save the date cards and thank you cards print at 4.25 by 5.5, 5 by 7 or 6 by 6 inches from 25 for $19.77. Postcards for announcements start at 50 for $16.48, greeting cards fold to 4.25 by 5.5 or 5 by 7 inches, banners run from 2 by 4 to 3 by 12 feet on vinyl from $79, and yard signs print on 4mm coroplast at 12 by 18 to 18 by 24 inches from $25.

Whether it's a kindergarten ceremony, a high school commencement, or a PhD defense, the right printed pieces set the tone for the whole celebration. 4OVER4.COM has printed more than 10 billion cards and serves over 150,000 businesses and individuals across its catalog.

Who Orders Graduation Printing, and When

Families are the most common buyers. A parent orders invitations 6 to 8 weeks before the ceremony, then follows up with banners for the party and thank you cards afterward. Schools and universities order in bulk, hundreds or thousands of invitations with consistent branding, plus banners for stage backdrops and photo areas.

Event planners fold graduation pieces into a larger celebration package, matching invitation stock to signage and table cards. Graduates themselves, especially at the college and graduate level, often handle their own announcements when they want something that reflects their personal style rather than a generic kiosk template.

Seven Pieces From Save the Date to Thank You

The collection follows the event from the first card to the last. Order the save the dates first, the invitations next, the banner and yard sign for the party week, and the thank you cards once the gifts are counted.

Graduation Invitations formally invite family and friends to the ceremony. Graduation Greeting Cards give loved ones a personal way to say congratulations. Graduation Banners make the party space feel like the big deal it is. Graduation Postcards work as announcements you can mail to your whole address book. Graduation Save the Date Cards keep guests from missing the date, Graduation Thank You Cards close the loop afterward, and Graduation Yard Signs put the news right on the front lawn.

Every product gives you choices in paper stock, finish, and size, so you're never locked into a single template. Want to feel the paper first? Request Free Samples before you commit, or submit a Custom Projects request for sizing, die cuts, or specialty finishes outside the standard catalog.

Design Choices That Make Graduation Prints Stand Out

Start with the right product for the job. Use invitations for formal ceremony announcements, postcards for casual party invites, and greeting cards when you want to tuck a personal note inside.

Pick a color palette and stick with it. School colors are the obvious start, but pair them with a neutral like cream, charcoal, or navy so the design doesn't read like a team jersey. Keep photos at 300 DPI or higher so prints stay sharp, and place your order at least 3 to 4 weeks out to leave room for proofing and any revisions.

Stock, Timing and Track Record

For invitations and cards, 16pt Uncoated with Soft Touch or 24pt Ultra Thick Gloss feels premium in the hand, and banners come on 13oz outdoor or 15oz blackout vinyl for a backdrop that blocks light behind it. These come from the more than 60 paper types 4OVER4.COM carries, so your invitations feel like an event worth attending, not junk mail.

Cards, invitations and banners offer production times up to 3 business days, greeting cards up to 5, and yard signs 2 to 5. Across all 4OVER4.COM orders, 82% ship early and 99.8% arrive on time, backed by 25 years in printing and a 4.8 out of 5 rating across more than 10,000 reviews. Graduation happens once, so the materials need to show up right and on time.