40 College Graduation Gifts That’ll Help Them Leave Campus in Style

This personalized tumbler is a college graduation gift your grad will especially be grateful for once they start working. Since it’s laser engraved, they don’t have to worry about the design fading over time.

Each 20-ounce tumbler is made of double-wall, vacuum-insulated stainless steel to keep drinks hot or cold for several hours.

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This personalized leather folio is perfect for any young professional in your life, giving them a sleek way to transport their resumé and portfolio for a future in-person job interview. They can also use this college graduation gift to keep their work computer or tablet securely under wraps.

Congratulate your graduate while encouraging her to keep killing it. This handmade pendant features a piece of cracked glass at its center to symbolize the achievements of women from the past, present, and future.

She'll keep this college graduation gift close to her heart as she navigates the working world.

Have them treat themselves to a big-ticket household item or some new tech from Amazon on your dime. Your grad will appreciate the extra help as they adjust to life without the conveniences of a campus. This gift card even comes with an adorable graduation cap box that's ideal for the occasion!

New diploma? Check! New job? Check! New glasses? Check! Give them the gift of sight with this Warby Parker gift card. They can treat themselves to a new pair of sunnies to protect their eyes or a new pair of specs to go with any outfit for the office, starting at $95.

Compared to other wireless earbuds on the market, the sound, noise cancellation, and impressive battery life on these earbuds pack a serious punch that blows their competition out of the water. This pair of wireless earbuds is our tech editor’s, Stephan Vazharov’s, favorite pair thanks to its comfortable fit, 8-hour battery life, and speak-to-chat feature that reduces the volume while you chat.

Lit or not, this soy candle will let everyone know they’re in the rarefied air of a college graduate. You can pick from 23 unique scents, three sizes, and add a personalized message to the back of the candle to create a custom graduation gift.

Spare your grad hand cramps as they start their new job and give them this ergonomic mouse by Logitech. It’s not only designed to be comfortable to hold, but one charge lasts up to 70 days. This wireless mouse’s rechargeable battery, ability to connect to three devices, and fast electromagnetic scrolling wheel make it the top choice for our tech editors in our guide, The 8 Best Wireless Mice, According to Our Tech Editors.

If the special graduate in your life preferred beer pong over flip cup in college, Bucket Ball will be their new go-to game after graduation. They can set it and show off their throwing skills on the beach, poolside, and even while camping. This starter pack comes with 12 buckets (six orange and six blue), two waterproof and floatable Hybrid Balls, and a tote bag for easy portability.

Whether they’re on the open road or in a new apartment, this mini portable projector will be a welcome entertainment option for their post-grad life.

Its built-in speakers and 32-170 inch display take streaming videos and gaming to a new level without the trouble of mounting a screen to a wall.

If road-tripping across the United States is their plan after they walk across the stage, then they’ll be glad you got them this list. Featuring 80 US destinations, let this scratch-off travel bucket list guide their travels. As your grad visits each national treasure, they scratch the corresponding image to reveal it in beautiful color.

For the grad who’s in between living situations, this foldable desk assembles in seconds and gives them a space-saving spot to work on, eat a quick meal, and store items. The removable cloth basket is ideal for filing, while the three side hooks can hold bags, cables, and other items. When it’s time to move, they can easily fold and take this desk with them.

This 18L Iris 7-in-1 air fryer is the only multipurpose cooker they’ll need especially if they’re low on space. It can grill, bake, broil, and defrost, so you spare them having to buy any other kitchen appliance. It’s our parenting editor, Cat Bowen’s, go-to

air fryer for everything from tater tots to roast chicken to evenly baked brioche.

This clothbound memory journal will help them remember their college graduation and other major milestones for years to come. The prompts inside will bring memories of friends, events, and lessons learned to mind as they make their way through the pages.

It also includes 36 photo corners to store important photographs with their life story.

Backpacks are useful even after graduation, so replace theirs with this one from Matein. It will become their must-have travel bag whether they’re catching flights or just commuting to the office.

This bag has several pockets including an anti-theft pocket on the lower back for safe storage and a separate compartment for a laptop up to 15 inches. Its external USB port makes charging on the go totally convenient.

If your grad is moving far away from their college town, this mod map makes for a sweet mountable memento to remind them of their favorite spots. Simply send the seller the name of your recipient's city or school, and they'll receive a custom print that won't disappoint.

There's nothing better than a crisp set of new sheets to upgrade their cheap, undergrad bedding! We're quite keen on gifting Brooklinen's Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle as a chic foundational set with its high-quality, silky sateen weave.

The seven-piece set allows you to mix and match the sheets with the pillowcases and the duvet cover.

If they were enthusiastic about switching up the messaging on their letterboard during their first semester of school, they can apply that same concept to this clever mat for their new home!

This silicone mat can be used in their entryway, bathroom, or kitchen as a bright and ever-changing accent. It comes with 500 circular tiles that can be swapped out to create any look they want.

Their campus umbrella may very well be hanging on by a thread — make sure they have this sturdy pick on standby. It has a wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamic design, with rounded edges to prevent them from poking passersby.

Its compact design also lets them keep it in their bag if a surprise rainstorm rolls in while they're out.

You can't stop them from spending major $$$ on caffeine, but you can give them the ability to make their own on the cheap at home.

This 16-ounce cold-brew coffee maker from OXO is one of our favorites for its small footprint, intuitive setup, and ability to produce a strong and delicious-tasting cold brew.

The last thing you want to get as a graduation gift is something that they will thank you profusely for — but never use. Getting a cast-iron Dutch oven, like this one from Great Jones, will help ensure that won't happen.

Available in a fun spectrum of eight colors, The Dutchess can be used on the stovetop or in the oven to make everything from stews to cinnamon rolls to Thanksgiving dinner. It looks cute, yes, but it was designed with wide pot handles, a snug-fitting lid, and even a dishwasher-safe build — all features that are meant to help put a little more joy in their cooking.

They may be entering the real world, but, hey, it's still summertime. Splurge on their behalf for the ultra cool CLIQ chair, a lightweight camping chair that'll allow them to kick back in supportive comfort anywhere. When they’re ready to pack it up, it folds into the size of a water bottle for compact storage.

Available in six colors, this seat is sure to be a trusty sidekick at many tailgates, outdoor concerts, and picnic hangs to come.

Your grad may think they know it all now that they have their degree, but this super random trivia card game will prove that they still have a lot to learn.

Questions like, "In what year was shampoo invented?" and "Why doesn't the Mona Lisa have eyebrows? will stump the crowd while starting the party.

To work out or not to work out? That’s the question. Let the Fitbit Charge 5 give your grad the answer with Daily Readiness – a score based on activity, sleep, and heart rate variability that determines whether they should go light or go all out on their workouts.

It also tracks calories burned, heart rate, and level of oxygen in their blood.

This college graduation gift is a great option to give as a group — and surely won’t disappoint. This iPad Air features Touch ID for fingerprint authentication, a Retina display with True Tone tech, and a new 12MP Ultra Wide FaceTime camera for better video calls wherever their post-grad life takes them.

The rear-facing camera is also another noteworthy upgrade and may even be better than your phone’s camera while the M1 chip continues to handle everything from emailing to streaming at once like a total champ, according to our tech editor’s review.

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Help them adjust to life without a dining hall with this Freshly gift card as a tasty college graduation gift. Freshly delivers chef-prepared meals in sustainable packaging directly to your door. From plant-based to gluten-free, Freshly offers meals for almost every dietary preference. In less than three minutes, your grad can have a healthy meal without even turning on a stove.

If your grad is launching right into their entrepreneurial enterprise, or is trying to network to find a job out of school, help give them a boost by treating them to their first set of custom business cards as a college graduation gift.

MOO's cards come in a variety of shapes and paper-stock options while giving them the ability to customize the design to their personality and desired field.

This sleek case will keep their freshly printed business cards handy and crease-free as they enter the workforce. Made from stainless steel and available in nine distinct styles, this case can hold up to 20 business cards and fits neatly in everything from pockets to handbags.

This 39-piece toolkit may seem a bit much for a college graduation gift but just wait. They'll be so happy to have this standby set on hand for making edits and additions to their new apartment.

The extensive set includes a tape measure, box cutter, numerous pliers and screwdriver bits, scissors, and a hammer.

If you're not looking to splurge, this car mount makes for the perfect practical college graduation gift. Ideal for any driver, they'll be able to attach this mount to the air vent and easily view any navigation. The 360-degree rotation allows them to adjust to having the perfect view of their screen.