How Soon Should Graduation Announcements Be Mailed?

Graduation announcements spread the news of your achievement.

Two Weeks Before or After

A graduation announcement simply informs family and friends of the upcoming graduation. Mailing an announcement two weeks prior to graduation or two weeks after graduation is acceptable.

Three Weeks Before

Graduation invitations are announcements with a request to attend the ceremony and perhaps a graduation celebration afterward. Generally, mailing an invitation three weeks prior to the ceremony is satisfactory.

Bottom Line

According to Emily Post, etiquette expert, the time frame for mailing graduation announcements is not rigid. However, timing is essential if you expect recipients to attend. Mail too early and the announcement may be misplaced; wait too long and guests may not attend due to a previous engagement.

References

• Party 411: Graduation Etiquette
• Herff Jones: Graduation Announcements
• Emily Post: Invitation Timing: When to Send Out the Invitations