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$9.00
Instant download — same-night gift or DIY printing.
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Graduation Star Map Gift
The sky over the campus on the night they made it, with their name and class year. Preview free, no account.
HD from $9.00 · unframed from $49.00 + shipping · framed from $99.00 + shipping
Free preview first. HD unlocks instantly after checkout. Production begins after payment once your order is submitted to our print partner. Carrier transit varies by destination and is shown after you select a shipping country. Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
Framed printUnframed printHD digital delivery
Last-minute? Instant HD funnel
Framed + HD bundle: $106.00 framed + HD · free shipping
Gift formats
Graduation gift formats
One free preview for graduation — recommended presentation is framed + HD ($106.00 framed + HD · free shipping). Unframed is the lower-cost physical option; HD-only is fastest for same-day gifting.
Unframed poster
$49.00 + shipping
Lower total when you already have a frame plan.
Preview posterFramed + HD
Premium gift$106.00 framed + HD · free shipping
Gift-ready wall art plus instant HD from the same design.
Preview framed + HDFramed + keepsake card
$99.00 + shipping + $19.00 card
Main wall gift plus a small 4×6 card from the same map.
Preview framed + cardFree preview first. Physical checkout shows shipping before payment. Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
Preview a graduation star map
Enter the date and location. We open the editor on framed + HD ($106.00 framed + HD · free shipping) — the recommended premium gift presentation.
Ready to preview your graduation sky?
Recommended presentation: framed + HD — preview free, then checkout when it looks right.
HD export in secondsPrinted + framed checkout
A graduation gift that outlasts the gown
Graduation gifts tend to fall into two camps: practical things for the next stage, or an envelope of money. Both are useful and both are forgotten quickly. A graduation star map is different. It records the sky over the campus or ceremony venue on the day the degree, diploma or certificate was earned, and it becomes something the graduate keeps long after the gown is returned.
It suits high school, college, university, trade school and postgraduate milestones alike. Enter the ceremony date and location, add a title such as Class of 2026 along with the graduate's name and school town, and choose a design. A deep navy aurora style feels celebratory; a clean minimalist style fits a first apartment or dorm wall.
Parents often pair the map with a practical gift so there is something meaningful to unwrap alongside it. Grandparents like it because it is personal without needing to know what the graduate wants. Friends sometimes choose the digital version so it can be printed wherever the graduate ends up living next.
You can see the result before you pay. StarMapCo's preview is free and does not ask you to create an account. Try different titles, check that the school and year read correctly, and choose a format when it feels finished: an instant digital download, an unframed print, or a framed print.
A small detail makes it land: write a line on the back of the frame or in the card about what you saw the graduate work through to get there. The map marks the night; your words explain why it mattered. Years later, that combination is what turns a print into an heirloom rather than decor.
For graduates who are moving away, the map is a reminder of the place where they grew up or studied, and of the night they crossed the stage, no matter where they hang it.
- Accurate star positions for any date and location
- Instant preview before you download
- Multiple styles, shapes, and text options
- Print‑ready HD file after unlock
Start your graduation star map
- Enter the date, time, and location
- Preview the sky instantly
- Customize text and styles
- Choose framed print, unframed print, or HD digital delivery once the preview feels right
Choose the graduation delivery format
Build the graduation map once, then choose framed + HD ($106.00 framed + HD · free shipping) for the full gift, unframed for a lower total, or HD-only for instant delivery.
HD digital delivery
Built for same-day gifting, local printing, or testing different frame shops.
- Unlocks immediately after payment
- Up to 6000×6000 PNG, no watermark
- Works well for local poster printing and DIY framing
Museum-grade poster (18x18)
Use this if you already know the exact frame or want the lower-cost physical option.
- Museum-quality poster stock
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Carrier transit varies by destination and is shown after you select a shipping country
- Starts at $49.00 + shipping
Framed print + HD digital
RecommendedReady-to-display framed print plus instant HD from the same approved design. HD today, framed print when it arrives — use the digital file immediately while your print is produced and shipped.
- Gift-ready framed presentation
- Instant HD download after payment
- $106.00 framed + HD · free shipping
- Carrier transit varies by destination and is shown after you select a shipping country
Buying note
Start with the preview. You can decide on digital, unframed, or framed delivery after you see the final design, and physical orders show shipping before payment.
Explore full gift formats and pilot queue
Framed print mockup
Unframed poster mockup
HD digital delivery
Printed + framed availableMade to order · 2–5 business days production
Framed in real spaces
See the graduation gift framed
Preview the design first, then compare how the same artwork looks as a finished framed print before checkout.
Recommended
Framed print (14x14)
$99.00 + shipping
Shipping cost and destination-specific transit are shown after you select a shipping country.
Ready-to-hang gift route with the frame already handled.
Lower total
Museum-grade poster (18x18)
$49.00 + shipping
Shipping cost and destination-specific transit are shown after you select a shipping country.
Use this if you already know how you want to frame it yourself.
Instant backup
HD digital add-on
$7.00
Delivered immediately after checkout, even when you order print. Instant HD after payment; the framed print follows standard production and shipping.
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Physical prints are made to order (2–5 business days typical production). Carrier transit varies by destination and is shown after you select a shipping country. Express shipping is not offered for these products.
- The same approved map can stay digital, ship unframed, or arrive framed without rebuilding the design.
Accuracy guide
How accurate are StarMapCo star maps?
See exactly what makes the map trustworthy before you buy: date handling, timezone conversion, visible-star logic, and the limits of what any star map can know.
Example caption
Use a line like this on your final print:
Class of 2024 · Boston, MA · May 25, 2024
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Before you buy
Preview for free first. Upgrade only when the date, text, and layout look right.
Checkout and access
- Secure Stripe checkout
- Instant HD unlock after payment
- No watermark on paid exports
Print and support
- Unframed and framed print paths are available after preview
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Production begins after payment once the order is submitted for fulfillment.
- Support is available at support@starmapco.com
Physical order confidence
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Framed print is the premium gift route; unframed and HD stay available if a different path fits better.
- Production begins after payment once your order is submitted to our print partner.
- Love-It Guarantee: free reprint if a print arrives damaged or misprinted. No change-of-mind refunds.
What your graduation order includes
This is the handoff from preview to the final keepsake.
Astronomically accurate map
Rendered from your selected date, time, and location using the same engine used in preview.
HD watermark-free PNG
Final export is up to 6000x6000 so stars and text stay sharp when printed.
Immediate unlock after payment
Checkout completes in Stripe, then HD access appears right away in your success/download flow.
Print + policy guidance
You get direct links for print planning, frame sizing, and returns before and after checkout.
If you choose print
Framed
Framed print (14x14)
$99.00 + shipping
Unframed
Museum-grade poster (18x18)
$49.00 + shipping
Optional backup
HD digital add-on
$7.00
Delivery timeline
- Design and preview your map for free.
- Complete secure checkout in Stripe.
- Unlock HD and download immediately.
- If you add print, the physical order is submitted for fulfillment after payment.
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
Popular occasions
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Graduation star map FAQ
Is a star map good for graduation?
Yes. It captures the exact sky from the graduation moment and makes a unique personalized gift for high school, college, or grad school.
Can I customize school name and date?
You can add names, a title, school or degree line, and the graduation date before checkout.
Can I use the graduation year only?
Yes. If you don’t have a specific date, use the ceremony day or a meaningful date in that year.
Do graduation gifts ship in time for the party?
Instant HD unlocks immediately after checkout for same-day gifting. Framed and poster prints ship from our print partner — preview first, then allow production and transit time.
What location should I enter?
The ceremony venue or the campus town. Either gives an accurate sky for that place.
Is a digital version available for graduates who are moving?
Yes. The digital file can be printed wherever they settle.
Can I make one for a past graduation?
Yes. Any past date works, so it can mark a graduation from years ago as a reunion or milestone gift.