Sure cash is always appreciated but these gifts for college graduates are more useful or sentimental
- For the Kitchen
- Journals and Books
- Sentimental
- For Their First Home
- College Memories
- For Her
- For Him
Travel Gifts
Away Carry on Bag
This bag will carry the grad through years whether traveling by plane, car or train. The bag has interior compression to hold more clothes, a laundry bag to separate out dirty clothes and even an optional USB charger. Perfect for a trip to Europe or just a weekend jaunt to visit college friends
Tumi Bifold Wallet
This wallet is perfect for the guy who wants to travel after graduation. It has two see through windows to show your driver’s license and passport. It also has two pocket for credit cards and place for cash.
1000 Places to see Before You Die
Gives the new college grad a whole bunch of ideas for their bucket list
Portable Charger
Thus will charge their phone or tablet for hours. There is a larger version for their laptop
For the Kitchen
12 Cousins Meals
These sauces, seasoned rices and beans help them make quick meals a cinch for them
Rabbit Wine Opener
Everyone needs a good wine opener
Instant Pot with Air Fryer
Another item that is a kitchen essential for the new grad. Allows them to make quick meals with the pressure cooker and healthy options with the air fryer
Bloody Mary Mix
Now that they are on their own they want to start serving cocktails to friends. This mix just requires them to add alcohol.
Essentials Spice Set
This set of high quality spices will help them to start their pantry and are the most common ones used in Mediterranean cooking
Beast Blender and Hydration System
Compact Blender for making smoothies and infusions
Journals and Planners
Pocketbook Planner
Your college grad needs a planner and this one from Rocketbook planner allows them to scan their pages to their electronic device or computer. Includes pages for Task List, Weekly Planner, Monthly Calendar, OKR Goal Template, Idea List, Dot-Grid, and Lined Pages
The Story of My Life So Far
A cool book to allow them to capture memories of their life and places to add parents, friends and grandparents to add their memories as well
We’re Not Strangers Journal
Get them started on a Journaling habit with this journal that has prompts for every day of the year.
Sentimental Gifts
Tassel Photo Charm
Let them add a photo of a parent, grandparent or mentor to their tassel and keep as a charm for later.
Grad Year Photo Frame
This photo frame let’s them to put pictures from graduation week or their best college memories
For their First Home
Bamboo Sheet Set
Soft and Durable Sheet Set
Waterfall Stemless Wine Tumblers
I love these pretty wine tumblers because they are not only great for wine but can also be used for cocktails if they don’t have a full set of glassware.
Compost Bin
For your eco-conscious grad, this small compost bin will be greatly appreciated
Metro Reusable Tote
They will need a reusable tote for grocery shopping and other shopping. Give them something better than those at the grocery store. These totes come with maps of many cities so you can match it to their new home city
Mini Projector
Since they may not be able to afford a big screen TV, this projector can project a big image from their phone or tablet
Agate Coasters
They will like these pretty sand agate coasters to keep rings off their new furniture.
Keurig Duo
The best of both worlds, single use for everyday and a pot for when friends come over
Neopresso Vertuo Pop
This machine makes everything from espresso to coffee to cold brew. The pods are not as widely available as K-cups but this is the best option if they love espresso. It saves them money as it is much cheaper than a daily coffee shop run.
Stanley Home Repair Kit
A basic tool set to allow them to hang pictures and do simple repairs and DIY
Ring Doorbell
Help them feel safe in their first place
Rocco Tumblers
These glasses work for any beverage and are durable in case you drop them
College Memories
Collegescapes Glasses
Get your grad a set of these glasses to remind them of their college. Available for many large colleges. Also comes in wine glasses
College 3D Map
Great to hang on their wall in their office or home. Can be designed for any college and the frame can be engraved
For Her
All that Glitters Masque Set
They Look Pretty on your face and do wonders for your skin
Good Karma Bracelet
Natori Sherpa Robe
This beautiful cozy Sherpa robe will quickly become a favorite
Accomplish Magnificent Things Necklace
This Necklace of mountain peaks will remind her to keeping pushing for her dreams
Jewelry Box
Give her this jewelry box to store her good jewelry that is also small enough to travel with
For Him
Amazon Waffle Robe
AllBird Tree Loungers
These comfy shoes are great for wearing around the house, out on weekends or even in casual work environments.
Oakywood Headphone Stand and Charger
Give him a place to keep his headphones and charge his phone on his nightstands
Luna for Men
Now that they are out of college, they need to start thinking about skincare this device is easy to use and removes dirt and dead skin. Great to use before shaving.
Ready for Work
Bento Box
Since going out to lunch every day may be outside their budget, this box makes bringing lunch to work a cinch
Sunrise Alarm Clock
Although they may have avoided morning classes all during college, they now have to get up for work. This alarm clock wakes them gently by acting like the rising sun.
Conair Clothes Steamer
Whether it is for a job interview or days they are in the office, they need wrinkle-free clothes. This steamer makes it easy without need for an iron
Messenger Bag
This beautiful bag is made of recycled material and is large enough to hold a laptop and tablet but small enough to easily carry on public transportation
Metro Backpack
Upgrade their college backpack with this sleek career ready version
Personalized Leather Portfolio
Great for interviews and their first job
Gift Card to Indichino for a handmade suit
Everyone needs a good suit, Indichino offers a suit made to their measurements. Most suits cost $400-$600
