College Invitation Word Templates

General FAQs

• What are the essential parts of a college invitation?

  Listed below are the parts you shouldn't skip in your college invitation.

  1. Name of host
  2. Invitational statement
  3. Type of event/event name/purpose
  4. Event specifics (date, time, venue address, dress code, etc.)
  5. Reply instructions (RSVP card or phone number)

• What's the best way to address college invitations?

  The receiver's information on the outside of the envelope should be handwritten in blue or black ink, in a full-block format, and should not have any abbreviations aside from the title. On the inside or the invitation itself, the address can be written informally, meaning you can address the receiver by his/her personal or given nickname.

• Are college invitations necessary?

  Using invitations is completely up to you. If you plan on hosting an intimate event for your college graduation, reunion, etc., you can use the event scheduling features in social media platforms. But if you plan on doing something extra for your college event, then you should use creative, personalized, and tangible invitations.

• When should you start sending college invitations?

  Invitations should be sent at least two weeks before the event. Doing this will allow guests to have ample time to respond and prepare for the event. On your end, this will allow you to finalize the number of guests that need to be accommodated. 

• Are graduation announcements considered invitations?

  Graduation announcements are not invitations. Since universities limit the number of guests per student, not every family member can attend the ceremony. A graduation announcement only informs family members that you are about to graduate. This announcement contains your name, school, year of graduation, and degree.