April 30, 2026

How to Make Your Announcement on Decision Day

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May 1 is College Decision Day. High school seniors across the country will be choosing their new home away from home.

How to celebrate college decision day 

Many choose to share their college decision on social media for their friends and family to see. Here's a quick guide to help you make your #SEMOBound Decision Day announcement: 

  1. Put on your SEMO gear 
  2. Grab your acceptance packet  
  3. Locate a nice or simple background 
  4. Set up your phone or have someone you know take your picture or a video 
  5. Announce that you’re joining the nest! 

 

If you’re wondering what to caption your decision day post, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #SEMOBound for a chance to be featured on our socials.  

Caption inspiration: 

  • Home for the next four years #SEMOBound 
  • Officially a Redhawk #SEMOBound 
  • Next stop: SEMO #SEMOBound 
  • POV: Committed to SEMO #SEMOBound 
  • Entering my college era #SEMOBound 
  • Next chapter #SEMOBound 
  • #committed #SEMOBound 
  • Exactly where I’m meant to be #SEMOBound 
  • See you in Cape G. #SEMOBound 
  • See you in the 573 #SEMOBound 
  • In my Redhawk era #SEMOBound 
  • In my Fearless era #SEMOBound 
  • 10/10 would choose SEMO again #SEMOBound 
  • Breaking news! I’m headed to SEMO #SEMOBound 
  • Cape G Bound #SEMOBound 
  • #SEMOBound 

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Frequently Asked Questions:  

 

Where can I buy a SEMO sweatshirt? 

Stop by the SEMO bookstore or order online for the trendiest SEMO gear! 

 

What happens on college decision day? 

College decision day is when you solidify what university you will be attending. You will do this by accepting the offer from your future school if you haven’t already. Then it’s time to celebrate! Make an announcement, start wearing your school's merch and get excited for the next year.  

 

How do I prepare for college decision day? 

Look into each school you have received an acceptance letter from. Make a checklist*will be posting a checklist blog soon and will link then. to see which college best fits your needs to help you decide. 

 

What should I do before starting college? 

After you have committed to a school, make sure to check your student email, log into your student portal if your school has one, attend orientation and solidify your housing.