50 Festive Zoom Backgrounds For a Virtual Graduation

Pexels | Olya Kobruseva

Graduation is a major milestone in someone's life, and whether you're the person graduating (way to go!) or a loved one who's there to support, graduation is definitely an event worth making a big deal over. Even if the celebrations have to be virtual, graduation is the perfect excuse to go big in your celebration. Whether your ceremony goes digital, you want to avoid possible COVID-19 risks, or you want to include friends and family from around the country or world, having a Zoom graduation ceremony or party is a great way to share your accomplishment with the people who matter to you.

To avoid losing your chance to indulge in the aesthetics of grad caps and tassels, you can accessorize your digital celebration by picking a fun Zoom background that will make your little box stand out like you deserve to! Whether you're a minimalist, a lover of bold color, or a traditionalist who wants a simple-yet-themed background, there is a great photo out there that will express you and your achievements (or, at the very least, hide your messy room that would otherwise be on camera).

Con-grad-ulate yourself with one of the many backgrounds in the following slides, and whether you're the guest of honor or a supportive face in the crowd, you'll be sure to make the day even more special. Follow these steps to set your Zoom background, making sure the dimensions are around 1,920 by 1,080 pixels.

Black-and-Gold Zoom Background
Pexels | RODNAE Productions

Black-and-Gold Zoom Background

You know what it is! Black and yellow, black and yellow.

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Pastels-and-Rose-Gold Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Pastels-and-Rose-Gold Zoom Background

A sweet, soft palette for fans of pastels.

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Post-It Note Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Post-It Note Zoom Background

For those who went through countless sticky notes during university, this is for you.

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Baby-Pink Zoom Background
Pexels | Olya Kobruseva

Baby-Pink Zoom Background

Feature a festive ribboned diploma against a perfect pink background.

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Catch You On the Flippity Flip Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Catch You On the Flippity Flip Zoom Background

A cute tassel, a sophisticated diploma, and a silly phrase. What more could you ask for?

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Scrabble Tiles Zoom Background
Pexels | Olya Kobruseva

Scrabble Tiles Zoom Background

Love Scrabble or consider yourself a word nerd?

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Finally!
Pexels | Olya Kobruseva

Finally!

You're finally finished. Woohoo!

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Minimalist Pink Diploma Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Minimalist Pink Diploma Zoom Background

Have an Elle Woods moment with this adorable pink diploma.

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Grad Vibes Only Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Grad Vibes Only Zoom Background

If you're all about the vibes, start with a good background picture.

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Finally! Graduation! Zoom Background
Pexels | olia danilevich

Finally! Graduation! Zoom Background

Add a little confetti to your background for a mini celebration.

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Cap Toss Zoom Background
Pexels | Pixabay

Cap Toss Zoom Background

Keep it classic with everyone's favorite graduation tradition.

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Dark Academia Zoom Background
Pexels | Ekrulila

Dark Academia Zoom Background

This moody green wallpaper wouldn't look out of place in your favorite professor's office.

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Decorations Zoom Background
Pexels | RODNAE Productions

Decorations Zoom Background

Decorate your background the way you would have decorated an in-person party.

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Grad Balloon Zoom Background
Pexels | RODNAE Productions

Grad Balloon Zoom Background

All of the ballon fun with none of the trash. A win-win — for you and the sea turtles.

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Purple Grad Sign Zoom Background
Pexels | RODNAE Productions

Purple Grad Sign Zoom Background

Love purple? Check out this colorful background.

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B.S. Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

B.S. Zoom Background

Getting a Bachelor's of Science?

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Pride Mug Zoom Background
Pexels | RODNAE Productions

Pride Mug Zoom Background

Incorporate your LGBTQIA+ pride into your celebration.

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Pastel Balloons Zoom Background
Pexels | Polina Tankilevitch

Pastel Balloons Zoom Background

Want something subtle, colorful, and festive? Go for balloons.

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Create Your Future Zoom Background
Pexels | Thirdman

Create Your Future Zoom Background

Inspire your classmates with a nod to the future.

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Basketball Court Grad Zoom Background
Pexels | Pavel Danilyuk

Basketball Court Grad Zoom Background

A sporty tribute to your time in college.

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Rainbow Balloons Zoom Background
Pexels | Katie Rainbow

Rainbow Balloons Zoom Background

This bold background uses bright colors to pop.

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Congrats Puffs Zoom Background
Pexels | Djordje Vezilic

Congrats Puffs Zoom Background

Embrace arts and crafts with this background featuring little puff balls.

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Pop Champagne Zoom Background
Pexels | Dayvison de Oliveira Silva

Pop Champagne Zoom Background

Perfect for a night of virtual toasting.

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Rainbow Rays Zoom Background
Pexels | Katie Rainbow

Rainbow Rays Zoom Background

Shine like the sun with these beautiful rays behind you.

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The Time Is Now Zoom Background
Pexels | Thirdman

The Time Is Now Zoom Background

And it's your time, too.

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Rainbow Glitter Zoom Background
Pexels | Sharon McCutcheon

Rainbow Glitter Zoom Background

Opt for a colorful glitter background with a lot of flair.

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Blue Glitter Zoom Background
Pexels | Amber Lamoreaux

Blue Glitter Zoom Background

Or, if you're not into rainbows, try out a monochromatic glitter background like this.

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2022 Zoom Background
Pexels | Djordje Vezilic

2022 Zoom Background

You might be a college graduate, but this elementary-art-project-inspired background will have you feeling nostalgic for the playground.

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Cheers! Zoom Background
Pexels | cottonbro

Cheers! Zoom Background

Get ready to celebrate with a night of drinks surrounded by your friends and classmates.

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Going Places Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Going Places Zoom Background

You might not know where exactly you're going, but you're definitely going places.

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Glasses Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Glasses Zoom Background

Embrace your nerdy side with this snazzy pair of glasses.

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Congrats Grad Cupcake Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Congrats Grad Cupcake Zoom Background

A cupcake makes a sweet accessory to this simple card.

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We Did It! Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

We Did It! Zoom Background

In the immortal words of Elle Woods.

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Pendants Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Pendants Zoom Background

A simple, quiet background for someone who just wants a little flair without too much distraction.

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Tinsel-and-a-Card Zoom Background
Pexels | Tara Winstead

Tinsel-and-a-Card Zoom Background

Metallic colors bring this shimmery background to life.

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Moody Grad Caps Zoom Background
Pexels | olia danilevich

Moody Grad Caps Zoom Background

The sun might be going down on school, but the future is looking bright.

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Sunny Grad Caps Zoom Background
Pexels | olia danilevich

Sunny Grad Caps Zoom Background

This is a great option if you want something traditional.

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The Tassel Was Worth the Hassle Zoom Background
Pexels | RODNAE Productions

The Tassel Was Worth the Hassle Zoom Background

A classic graduation phrase with a bright teal backdrop.

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You Did It Zoom Background
Pexels | RODNAE Productions

You Did It Zoom Background

A golden background to commend your golden performance as a student.

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Pink Confetti Zoom Background
Pexels | Karolina Grabowska

Pink Confetti Zoom Background

This cute background doubles as inspiration for your grad photo shoot.

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Goodbye School Zoom Background
Pexels | olia danilevich

Goodbye School Zoom Background

(Unless you're going to grad school, we suppose.)

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Sipping Confetti Zoom Background
Pexels | RODNAE Productions

Sipping Confetti Zoom Background

Who needs Champagne when you're sipping on celebration?

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Diploma Cheers Zoom Background
Pexels | George Pak

Diploma Cheers Zoom Background

This classic choice will have you reminiscing about your college days already.

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