Springtime heralds the approach of finals and the end of school, but most seniors have just one thing on their minds: commencement!

Graduation may only be a few weeks away, and you’re undoubtedly feeling all the excitement and anticipation of beginning a new journey outside of being an undergraduate. Your educational accomplishments should not be tucked away in a desk or cabinet and instead they should be displayed to show off an accomplishment that you worked hard to achieve.

Instead of tucking your college diploma away, why not look for ways to feature and display your hard-earned degree in one of these types of diploma frames. There are so many incredible ways that you can display your diploma in a frame, and there are many different kinds of styles of frames that you can get too.

Why not check out these five amazing college diploma frames that you can get and proudly display one of your biggest accomplishments to date!

Color Coordinated

Get a college diploma frame with the colors of your alma mater on it!

Your school’s colors are ones you bleed by. Selecting a frame that accounts for your school’s colors adds a special touch to your diploma display. These are the colors that you will be proud to represent and wear even years after you graduated, so why not get a college diploma frame with those colors in it, and other small details to represent your alma mater?

You might also try to find college frames that are customized to display your school’s name and official seal embossed in the color cutout, showing your allegiance to the university to which you have given your time and efforts. 

Although you may have graduated and may be missing your college experience, you will proudly represent these colors until the end, so why not get a diploma frame to celebrate this!

Artistically Minded

Did you get a degree in art? Why not use that degree to also decorate your diploma too!

Displaying your diploma on the wall of an office, den, bedroom, or study may seem traditional and stuffy. While this is the most common way to display a college diploma, just keep in mind that there are plenty of other ways to do so as well. If you received an art degree of some form, or just consider yourself a creative person, why not add a little bit of spice to displaying your college diploma?

Those who want to show their accomplishments off with a bit of artistic flair should select a frame that features an ink or watercolor portrait of their school’s most popular feature. For example, those who graduated from the University of Alabama may want a beautiful image of the Denny Stadium to commemorate their last four years living and studying in such an idyllic place.

Getting a frame to hang up your college diploma in your home or office is the best way to proudly show it off! Image courtesy of Instagram. 

By choosing a beautiful watercolor or ink portrait, you can be reminded everyday of the building that your campus is most known for, and you can even just be reminded of the people you met there, the struggles you faced, and just the memories that you made while attending college.

Memories Framed

Not a fan of the hand-drawn images? Get a frame to put a graduation picture in!

Modern-minded seniors may not be in favor of school colors or hand-drawn images. Instead, they may want their own memories to be up front and center along with their diplomas. When you think about your time spent in college, you may be thinking of the people who helped you along the way, such as your friend, professors, your parents, siblings, and other significant people in your life that travelled alongside your journey with you.

Photo frames that display the diploma on one end and a photo of your choice on the other is a particularly popular option. After all, graduation day is the time to celebrate with friends and loved ones, making it the perfect opportunity for photo ops.

If you have a lot of memorable people in your life that really made you who you are today, then they are definitely worth including in your college diploma frame. Why not get a frame with an extra spot to print out a picture with someone who means the world to you on graduation day to really personalize your diploma frame!

Accessories Displayed

Don’t forget about your tassel and display it alongside your diploma!

After graduation, you most likely have to give back your gown and cap. But what about your tassel? A university’s tassel is a symbol of the hard work put in, and how far you have come from freshman year, so why not display it in your college diploma?

Display this symbolic item with the diploma itself by utilizing a "memory box" in the frame. You can add your tassel and other graduation accessories to the memory box. It is a great alternative to placing it in a forgotten storage bin or leaving it behind altogether.

Why not treat your diploma to a frame that you can hang on the wall instead of just tossing it in a drawer to forget about! Image courtesy of Instagram. 

With something as small as a tassel memory box, you can easily store your tassel in a safe spot without ever forgetting about it, or it getting damaged. From your tassel being an essential part of your graduation ceremony, make sure that you don’t forget about it when it comes to displaying your diploma frame!

Traditionally Styled

The old school diploma frame style may be all that you want and need, but that’s okay!

Maybe you’re not into any of these diploma frames that we mentioned, and that’s perfectly okay! There are so many ways to style your college diploma without having to go above and beyond, but how can you do that? Well, there is something to be said about the traditional, standard diploma frame. Simple, classic, and elegant, it makes the perfect focal point without being too loud or bulky. 

For minimalists or those without much space to hang a frame, the traditional option is the best of all of the choices. Getting a simple traditional college diploma frame can also be one of the  most professional ways to display your diploma, especially if you’re planning on displaying your diploma in your office, or in your own practice where your patients or clients will be able to see it.

There’s really no better way to display your diploma than with a traditional frame, so make sure to check them out and see if they’re right for you!

Your graduation day should not just be a passing memory. Long after you walk the stage and receive your degree, you will want to look back at your accomplishments. Instead of tucking your diploma, pictures, or accessories away, look for a diploma frame that puts your education on display. With so many options to choose from, you can find a frame that fits your style and lifestyle no matter where you’re leaving—or where you’re going.
Make sure to check out OCM’s website where they have a lot of other amazing options for college diploma frames that you will absolutely adore!