40 Good Luck at University Messages

Got a loved one heading off to start university? Say Good Luck and Goodbye with one of our Good Luck Messages! Perfect for any student-to-be!

Writing by
Ally Cherry

No matter your age, whether it’s medicine or textiles, or even if it’s your eighth degree, starting university can be a pretty big deal.

So if a leaving party is your thing, or celebrating with a big lavish “starting university” gift, or even a weekend away to see them off, however you choose to celebrate, we guarantee that a good luck card will be involved.

Which is why we here at Givetastic have curated a spectacular list of “Good Luck at university” messages for students who are taking the next step in their education journey.
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Why should you celebrate someone starting university?

In our opinion, starting university is up there with the other big milestones like buying your first house, having a baby or even retiring! It’s a stepping stone in your life journey, and for so many it means the first step in your career.

Plus, attending university is never an overnight decision. It is something you work towards throughout your high school life, studying hard and sacrificing so much to obtain the grades to simply gain entry to your chosen university or course.

Or if you’re attending university for a masters or PhD later in life, starting another degree could be the result of your life's work thus far.

Therefore, due to all of the hard work that’s required, we of course feel that you should send someone a “Good Luck at university!” message to wish them well.

We also appreciate that going to university is not essential or even possible for everyone, but we do believe that everyone's successes should be celebrated here at Givetastic.
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Good Luck at UniversityMessages from Parents

We can all appreciate in life that more often than not our biggest cheerleaders are our parents.

Which is why if you’re a parent reading our article with all the pride in the world for your child who is about to start university, but no idea what to write in their card, our messages below will help you out:

  • Years of hard work, studying and sacrifice has officially paid off! We are so proud of you for starting university!
  • Watching you chase your dreams has been an honour, and we are so beyond proud to see you start university!
  • The time and dedication you have put into getting here has been an inspiration. We are both so proud of you!
  • If the effort you put into your degree is anything like the effort you put into getting into university, we know that you will be amazing!
  • We always knew you would achieve great things, and going to university is certainly one of them!
  • You are such an inspiration to us and the rest of the family! Wishing you all the love and luck as you leave to start university!
  • University or not, our love for you is endless. We are so proud and can’t wait to see what this next chapter brings to you.
  • We want you to know that no matter what the next four years bring, that we will always be here for you.
  • Although you’re moving away for university, don’t forget that you can always come home no matter what. We love you and good luck!
  • Remember that you’re not just going to university to party for four years, you’re there to get an education! But no matter what, we know you’ll make us proud!
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Good Luck at UniversityMessages from Siblings

Whether you’re the older sibling passing on words of wisdom to survive orientation week, or the younger one who is jealous that they’re getting to leave home, we’ve got you covered with a good luck message.

  • I always knew you were the smarter one. Congrats on starting university!
  • Quite extreme to study so hard just so you can leave home! Have a blast at university!
  • Try not to struggle too hard without mum! Good luck at university!
  • I hope mum and dad don’t think I’m going to go to university too… Good luck studying [course]!
  • Just remember when you start university that I never dropped out! Good luck!
  • Don’t forget that when orientation week is over that you actually have to do the work! Enjoy university!
  • So happy for you being able to chase your dreams, you’re going to do amazing!
  • It’ll be weird not having you around the house, but I’m so happy to see your hard work pay off! Good luck!
  • I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t inspired by your hard work! Good luck at university!
  • Welcome to being the most broke you’ve ever been in your life! Good luck with your studies!
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Good Luck at University from Friends

Chances are that if you’re heading to university straight from school or college some of your friends are going too. In which case, you might need a good luck message to send over to them.

  • So exciting that we’re heading off to university now! Can’t wait to see what the next few years hold!
  • Can’t believe we’re finally starting this chapter of our lives! I know that you’ll smash university!
  • Everyone always says that university years are the best years of your life, I can’t wait to find out if it’s true together!
  • I have always been so motivated by you and can’t wait for us to work on our degrees together!  
  • Even though we’re studying different degrees and heading off to different universities, I know that we’re going to have the best time together! Can’t wait to visit!
  • Before we know it we’ll be heading across that stage in our cap and gowns, let’s enjoy every minute of this journey together!
  • If we thought high school exams were tough, we’ve got another thing coming our way with our degrees! Best of luck to us both!
  • I’ve always known university would never be for me, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t appreciate all the hard work you’ve put in to get here! Good luck to you!
  • You should be so proud of yourself now that all of your hard work has paid off! All the best at c!
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Good Luck at University Messages from Other Loved Ones

If you’re neither a parent, sibling or friend, one of our simple good luck at university messages are sure to see you right.

  • We are all so proud of you, good luck in this next chapter of your life!
  • University is equally the best and worst four years of your young adult life, enjoy!
  • Wishing you all the luck and wisdom over the next four years!
  • Enjoy the next four years of your life, it will be your graduation before you know it!
  • Congratulations on starting university! It’s going to be tough, but I guarantee that you’re tougher!
  • You should be so proud of yourself for achieving this amazing milestone! Good luck to you as you start university!
  • Four years of working hard, but playing harder! Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do - good luck at university!
  • You were always destined to do great things, and going to university is just one of them!
  • Once you figure out the referencing, the rest is a breeze! Have the best time at university!
  • The best is yet to come. Savour every moment of university life, as it’ll be over before you know it!
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Celebrate with a Gift

Here at Givetastic we feel that every occasion should be celebrated with a gift, big or small. And you can certainly find the best good luck gift for a student starting university with us!

However, if your love language is gift giving but you’re stuck on what to give, Givetastic is the answer! We are the perfect solution to group gifting, our 100% digital service takes the stress out of sorting a gift, so you and your friends and family can all celebrate your loved one starting university!


Conclusion

Whether it’s your own child, sister or brother, best friend or even someone you work with heading off to start university, send them on their way and wish them well with one of our good luck messages!

Starting university is an important milestone for anyone, no matter what age they go  - so celebrate with a good luck message and create a collection with Givetastic to give them a perfect send off!

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