The Best College Graduation Gifts to Ring in Their Entry Into Adulthood (2024)

When in doubt!! It's safe to say most college graduates or students want money. This gift card, which comes in a cute graduation cap box, makes it perfect for the occasion.

Glowing Review: "Great graduation gift for those not sure what the new graduate wants. Better than gifting money since you know where they'll be spending it."

Cue alllllll the jokes about learning things in school that you’ll never need to know. This card game is full of 400 random facts to add to that list (and it'll draw out your grad into chatting about their lives).

Glowing Review: "We had such a blast playing this game! Great party game. I'm not even sure if we were following the rules but we had a good time 'learning.'"

It's thematic, get it? This bracelet has actual gemstones and jade (which represents abundance, prosperity, and cleansing). Give them this bracelet and have them wear it while manifesting every single one of their dreams.

Glowing Review: "I absolutely love my Karma & Luck bracelets! They are just beautiful. The customer service is on point every time and the delivery is fast."

They might have had the flexibility to eat wherever during college, but if they have an office job lined up, they’ll be rlly thankful for this practical lunch box set—which comes with three removable containers.

Glowing Review: "This bento is very sleek and beautifully designed, I have already received some curious questions and compliments about it. After receiving this bento it has already encouraged me to bring lunch from home more and spend less money on eating out. I already have started a Pinterest board for bento lunch ideas, I'm so excited."

Finally! A place to put all those party pics and polaroids from the good ole days. This photo album comes with 256 mini photo sleeves that are the perfect size for instant photos.

Glowing Review: "I love this album. So much room and is a good deal for the price. The album is sturdy and the pages aren’t thin so they’re durable. Very happy with this product. Please make more colors 😁."

Anyone who's WFH would love one of these adjustable laptop stands. They can use it when they're lying in bed or on the couch, then convert it into a stand-up desk when they need to stretch their legs.

Glowing Review: "Don't know why I didn't buy these previously. It's so convenient working from bed with this table. Will have to buy another one because now my daughter loves to take it from me and use it for herself."

Just wanna send 'em some cash in the mail? Pick out a funny card to go with it!

Glowing Review: "Got this for a high school graduate who loves The Office. Chose her school colors. Great quality. Would recommend."

Um, custom drinks they can make at home for a night in/Netflix and chill moment when they just don't want to go to the bar? Absolutely, yes—and something they prob wouldn't get themselves, so a perfect gift.

Glowing Review: "Full disclosure, I own a bar. Keeping all the mixers on hand and fresh to make this variety of drinks is a tall order. The convenience of having this at home with all the flavors premixed is hard to beat. The drinks are a surprisingly tasty and well-balanced co*cktails...[and] are not too sweet. The variety is great and they are dead simple to use. Very pleased."

I mean. This lil rechargeable ring light works for selfies and makeup, but TBH it's also terrific for TikTok. (Ya know, in their off time.) Priorities!

Glowing Review: "I love this light. It has 4 brightness settings and is rechargeable. I only just received it, but wow what a huge difference. And for the price you just can't beat it!"

Don’t forget to make a punny joke about the future being ~bright~ (get it? get it??) when you hand your new grad these sunnies as a gift.

Glowing Review: "I love these sunglasses so much. They are super fashionable, but the shape is really flattering on even larger faces. Honestly such a good value for money, I suggest getting a two pack because you will want these in multiple colors. I have the tortoise, black, and tea colors and love and wear them all so much."

Do they love having their phone available while they work? Get 'em this wireless magnetic charger that also gives their headphones some juice, too. Dual wireless charging while going hands-free? Yes pls.

Glowing Review: "I’m on phone calls all day. This device makes it easy for me to keep my phone charged and in front of me to interact with the mute and hang up really quickly without fumbling around my messy desk. The AirPods charger also charges other wireless headphone too."

This book gives solid career advice and attempts to answer the age-old question: “How can I have a job I love that also pays my rent?” A question for everyone, but especially in your 20s!

Glowing Review: "As a lost millennial who is in the middle of changing industries, Adam's book was insightful in providing different perspectives to find my own direction without being limited to the corporate ladder...I would recommend this book for 20-30 year olds who are unhappy with their career path and are willing to self-reflect in order to change their life."

A thin case in a trendy rose-gold shade is perfect for holding business cards. You know, for all that networking they’re about to do.

Glowing Review: "I've dropped it many times and it still opens and closes like its supposed to. Most of all I love the size of it. I can fit it in my coat or pant pocket very easily. Helps me not have to lug around a big wallet. It has 6 card compartments...Very nifty little thing, and I get a lot of compliments on it."

Nothing says “getting my sh*t together” like penciling post-grad plans and goals into a cute graphic calendar. They'll look, and feel, so adult!!

Glowing Review: "On the inside there is a detachable ruler and plenty of note space. It's big but not so big that it takes up too much space; it's the perfect size. It has space for extra important dates i.e., wedding dates or birthdates. There is a phone book section that I think is adorable...I got all my main goals written down with dates and the inside of planner is for the little details and steps needed to reach those goals."

Time for the new grad to put the spiral notebooks to rest and switch to a nice leather-bound option for note-taking at the new job.

Glowing Review: "Great quality journal for my needs! The leather is soft and supple but feels like it can handle a lifetime of use. Fine craftsmanship and the embossing looks fantastic."

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