{"product_id":"graduation-acrylic-plaque","title":"Graduation Acrylic Plaque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA graduation keepsake that outlasts the ceremony. Our Graduation Acrylic Plaque UV-prints your graduate's photo, school, degree, and graduation year onto 3mm acrylic with a clean, diploma-inspired layout. Ships on a wooden stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Graduation Acrylic Plaque?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graduation acrylic plaque - often called a commencement plaque - is a personalized photo award printed directly on crystal-clear acrylic. Unlike a framed photo, the picture, name, degree, and class year are UV-printed into one diploma-style design, so the whole milestone reads as a single piece. It stands upright on its wooden base with no wall mounting, which makes it a natural fit for a desk, a bookshelf, or the gift table at a graduation party. If you are still comparing formats, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/photo-gifts\/graduation-photo-gift-guide\"\u003egraduation photo gift guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through plaques, crystals, and puzzles side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh school, college, and graduate school graduation gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParents' gifts to their graduate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrandparents-to-graduate milestone gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGifts from teachers, coaches, and mentors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLaw school, medical school, and PhD celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePreschool and kindergarten graduation keepsakes for proud parents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorporate training or certification completion gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium 3mm Acrylic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal-clear acrylic with polished edges. Rigid with a gallery-quality feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid UV Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pigment inks cured directly on the acrylic surface, designed for indoor display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Stand Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wood base that holds the plaque upright on any desk, shelf, or mantel. Assembly takes seconds and needs no tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Personalized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every plaque is built around your photo, school, degree, and graduation year. Upload your photo and details through the personalization form on this page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Can You Personalize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything printed on the plaque comes from the details you enter on this page. The personalization form accepts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto:\u003c\/strong\u003e One photo of your graduate. A square, high-resolution image works best; 20MB max file size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose one of four diploma-inspired layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName and class year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed exactly as you type them, so double-check spelling and capitalization before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDegree and school name:\u003c\/strong\u003e The degree line and the college or school name complete the diploma look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional QR code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a URL you control - a congratulations video or a photo album page - and we print a scannable QR code into the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any special request for your design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Size Should You Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plaque comes in three sizes. The 8 x 6 in is our most-gifted: large enough that the name and degree line read clearly from across a desk, small enough to fit any bookshelf. Go smaller for a bedside or desk-corner keepsake, larger when the plaque will anchor a mantel or entryway shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 4 in (15 x 10 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalm-sized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNightstands, desk corners, smaller shelves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 6 in (20 x 15 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBook-sized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOur most-gifted size; bookshelves, consoles, office desks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 8 in (25 x 20 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMantels, entryway consoles, above a desk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Customize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpload Your Photo or Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Send a high-resolution image (and\/or the custom text or design you want printed) through the product page personalization form. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/photo-gifts\/adding-text-to-a-photo-gift\"\u003ehow to add names and text\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick Your Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three sizes from a 6 x 4 in keepsake to a 10 x 8 in statement piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm Your Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the photo, size, and personalization fields before checking out. Crop and reposition tools are available on the upload form. There is no separate proof step; here is \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/photo-gifts\/do-you-get-a-proof-before-a-photo-gift-is-printed\"\u003ehow we review your order before printing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAcrylic Plaque or 3D Crystal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth formats mark the same milestone, so the choice comes down to how the gift will live. The acrylic plaque is the flat, diploma-style option: the photo, name, and degree read like an award, and the wooden stand keeps it upright on a shelf or desk. A 3D crystal presents the photo as a laser-engraved image inside glass - more sculpture than certificate. If the graduate has an office desk or a bookshelf to fill, the plaque's readable, framed-award format is usually the better fit; our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/photo-gifts\/graduation-3d-crystal-photo-gift\"\u003egraduation 3D crystal guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers when the crystal makes more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Give a Graduation Plaque\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommencement day itself is the classic moment - the plaque makes a strong gift-table centerpiece at the party afterward. It also fits the milestones around the ceremony: senior nights, white-coat ceremonies, dissertation defenses, nursing pinnings, first-job send-offs, and belated congratulations for the graduate you could not celebrate in person. Because every plaque is printed from your photo rather than a stock template, the same design works for a preschool cap-and-gown photo and a doctoral hood alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plaque is made to order. Manufacturing 3-5 business days; standard shipping 2-8; express at checkout. Ordering a week or more before the ceremony keeps standard shipping comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Giftenova\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and produced by the Giftenova team. Every plaque is inspected and gift-boxed before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Milestone Worth Framing.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than decor, the Graduation Plaque turns the day your graduate crossed the stage into a piece they'll keep on a shelf for decades. A powerful choice for commencement, first-job celebrations, and any milestone that deserved the cap and gown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the sharpest result, upload a high-resolution, well-lit photo; our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/photo-gifts\/how-to-choose-photo-for-photo-gifts\"\u003echoosing the right photo\u003c\/a\u003e covers resolution, lighting, and composition. Printed colors may vary slightly from screen. Keep the plaque out of persistent direct sunlight and wipe with a soft, dry microfiber cloth; no harsh cleaners on the acrylic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giftenova","offers":[{"title":"6x4in (15x10cm)","offer_id":44239805972654,"sku":"graduation-plaque-6x4","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x6in (20x15cm)","offer_id":44239806005422,"sku":"graduation-plaque-8x6","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x8in (25x20cm)","offer_id":44239806038190,"sku":"graduation-plaque-10x8","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9808\/9390\/files\/GraduationPlaque2-Design1-1.jpg?v=1696974870","url":"https:\/\/checkout.giftenova.com\/products\/graduation-acrylic-plaque","provider":"Giftenova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}