The Office Graduation Caps: 71 Better Than Pretzel Day Ideas

Creed Bratton Inspired

'It's Halloween. That is really good timing.' - Creed, S9E5Click to Tweet If you’ve been suffering from senioritis, you know that graduation day can’t come soon enough.

'If I can't scuba, then what's this all been about? What have I been working toward?' - Creed, S6E1Click to Tweet The go-to quote when you’re graduating with a B.S. in Marine Biology.

Or if you just love Creed’s wacky sensibilities. 

Dwight Schrute Inspired Inspired

'Identity theft is not a joke, Jim!' - Dwight, S3E20Click to Tweet Millions of families suffer every year.

'Fact. Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.' - Jim, S6E20Click to Tweet

Okay Dwight didn’t say this quote. Jim did, but while doing his best impression of Dwight. And this interaction is one of my favorite opening sequences.

This idea can work for any type of bachelor’s degree.

A slightly different take that most definitely works!

The graduation cap on Jim is a nice touch.

'There is nothing on my horizon except everything. Everything is on my horizon.' - Dwight, S3E13Click to Tweet Dwight is character I never get sick of.

'Blood alone moves the wheels of history.' - Dwight, S2E17Click to Tweet “Graduated from college today. Had to make a statement”
—@fri3dchicken

'I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.' - DwightClick to Tweet

“I couldn’t decide so I merged them. When you take a Dwight Schrute quote & make it pretty…”
—@victoriayslas

If want a more unique looking cap design, break out the pencils and markers!

Enough said. But if you’re feeling lost, here’s a gif for context:

Kelly Kapoor Inspired

'Who am I? I'm Kelly Kapoor, the business bitch.' - Kelly, S7E13Click to Tweet This is THE perfect quote for women who are graduating with business degrees.

'You guys I'm like really smart now. You don't even know. You could ask me, Kelly what's the biggest company in the world? And I'd be like, 'blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah.' Giving you the exact right answer.' - Kelly, S7E1Click to Tweet

You are really smart now, let it be known.

Pink, frills, flowers, and a bow – what’s not to love?

This picture of Mindy Kaling is SO cute.

Last you guys I’m like really smart now grad cap, I promise. There are so many wonderful versions, it was too hard to choose just one!

Kevin Malone Inspired

'Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?' - Kevin, S8E2Click to Tweet Life doesn’t always go according to plan, don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself.

Additionally, don’t be afraid to dream big!

The picture of Kevin is the cherry on top of this graduation cap design.

Michael Scott Inspired

'The only time I set the bar low is for limbo.' - Michael Scott, S6E16 deleted sceneClick to Tweet

Fun fact: Michael made 22 ‘that’s what she said’ jokes over the course of the show.

When it works, it works.

'Oh my God! Okay, it happening. Everybody stay calm.' - Michael, S514Click to Tweet

The fire drill scene this quote comes from is hilarious. 

Graduation day can feel surreal and this idea captures the feeling with humor.

'Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way.' - Michael, S5E11Click to Tweet This quote hits deep.

'May your hats fly as high as your dreams.' - Michael, S3E16Click to Tweet “Graduated Friday with the wise words of Michael Scott.”
–@LoveLikeHeLoves

No list of The Office grad cap ideas is complete without at least a few of these.

It’s probably the most fitting TV quote of all time.

The tradition of tossing caps in the air originated at a U.S. Naval Academy graduation. 

'Yeah, well, maybe next time you will estimate me.' - Michael, S3E2Click to Tweet

'What was the worst part about prison? The dementors. They flew around and sucked out your soul. and it hurt.' - Michael, S3E2Click to Tweet

This is a great two-for-one quote!

'I understand nothing.' - Michael, S5E22Click to Tweet It turns out that no one really knows what they’re doing.

'You have no idea how high I can fly.' - Michael, S5E20Click to Tweet

The sky’s the limit and the world is your oyster.

'I declare bankruptcy!' - Michael, S4E4Click to Tweet College ain’t cheap kids.

…I just wanted you to know that you can’t just say the word bankruptcy and expect anything to happen.

''You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' - Wayne Gretzky' - Michael Scott, S5E23Click to Tweet I mean, he’s not wrong.

'And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.' - Michael, S5E13Click to Tweet “My graduation cap, wanted to show some love for the show that got me through!”
–@Ninetyx85

'Well, I'm moving to Colorado to start my new life with Holly. Just up here getting used to the altitude.' - Michael, S7E22Click to Tweet Yes there are obscure quotes from The Office to fit all your graduation needs.

“The batteries were nice but tuition would have been better.”
–@btgood4

Scott’s tots grad caps are a winning idea.

On the slim chance that you’re not sure what this is referencing… It’s from season 6, episode 12. It’s a must-see episode.

“Just need the laptop battery!”
–@TomerAzarly

“Thank you Michael Scott for paying for my brothas tuition lol.”
–@earth2brian

'Well, my name's Michael Scarn and I'm here to say I’m about to do the Scarn in a major way.' - Michael, S7E16Click to Tweet “My Graduation Cap based on my favorite episode of The Office.”
–@MrWimCo

'Catch you on the flippity flip.' - Michael, S7E21Click to Tweet

The hat says it all.

“…live, love, Michael Scott.”
–@im_rozana

Catch you on the flippity flip is the most popular grad cap idea inspired by The Office. And I’m all for it!

“Thanks for being there when nobody else was, making bad days good and being the best TV friends ever.”
–@BreeBalaam

This one turned out super pretty!

'Should have burned down the place when I had a chance.' - Michael, S7E19Click to Tweet

'I am running away from my responsibilities. And it feels good.' - Michael, S4E4Click to Tweet “I’m finally graduating from high school! I knew I wanted my grad cap to be inspired by the one and only, Michael Gary Scott.”
–@BedOfLavender

'What were your favorite moments?' - Dwight 'Uh...all of them. I loved them all. Every single one.' - Michael, S3E7Click to Tweet

Pam Beesly Inspired

'and I feel god in this Chili's tonight.' - Pam, S2E1Click to Tweet

'There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn’t that the point?' - Pam, S9E23Click to Tweet

Stanley Hudson Inspired

I love this idea so much!

Graduation day is one of the few days that can stack up to pretzel day.

“Wanted to share my grad cap! Live my life by these words.”
–@Lemansblu

'I'm done. Goodbye.' - Stanley, S5E13Click to Tweet

– “My girlfriend is a psychology major… This is her cap she decorated.”
–@Nartana

Check out this clever play on the opening credits of the show.

We all know Toby was the real Scranton Strangler. He’s just awful.

All in all, a pretty accurate summation of the college experience.