Graduation is such a special time — years of hard study and hard work have paid off and the graduate is one step closer to their career goals, which is wild, when you think about it! One week, your favorite student is eating microwave popcorn for lunch and the next, they’re submitting a CV to businesses around the globe.
Such a special time calls for celebration, no? Keep scrolling to discover some of the best graduation gift ideas every grad will be thrilled to receive.
Collegiate Pouch
Help your recent grad to keep their alma mater close to their heart with this vibrant pouch.
Customized Plate Bracelet
Let your graduate take their college nickname with them into the workforce with this engraved bracelet.
Personalized Business Card Case
According to an old proverb, luck favors the prepared. This handy business card case helps your grad be ready for a business opportunity at a moment’s notice.
Modern Picnic Lunch Bag
Sure, your grad may still have microwave popcorn for lunch…but that doesn’t mean she needs to flaunt it. Anything goes with this lunch bag.
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Dainty College Necklace
One of my favorite sentimental graduation gift ideas, this delicate necklace is a great icebreaker for first day on the job jitters.
Caraway Pan Set
The first apartment calls for a set of pans that will last forever. Don’t believe us? Read our Caraway cookware review!
Haven Laptop Tote Bag
I love how upscale this tote bag is — the vegan leather just screams luxury. For extra versatility, the removable inner pocket section has a ton of built-in pockets.
HelloFresh Gift Certificate
All that adulting at work can make it difficult to run errands. A Hello Fresh gift certificate will keep your grad well fed without the fuss.
Nice Luggage Set
Business trips are not the time to lug out your ‘Beach, Please’ backpack — this luggage set is one your graduate won’t have to hide from their CEO.
Nespresso Vertuo Coffee & Espresso Machine
The coffee aficionado will appreciate the sweet home setup that Nespresso offers.
iPad Air
The best tech is the kind you can slip in your tote bag, and the iPad Air remains one of the best graduation gift ideas for the budding professional.
Montblanc Luxury Pen
Why use a Bic pen when your grad can be part of the Montblanc lifestyle?
A Flight
An airline gift card is fantastic for grads whose new job takes her to a new state. Let her know that she’s only one quick flight away with these easy vouchers.
What are some of your favorite graduation gift ideas? How are you celebrating your grad’s accomplishments? Share with us in the comments below!
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