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We're in Taurus Season, which means we're gearing up for graduation season, which means you're probably looking forward to watching your family and friends walk across a stage to receive their diplomas. If you want to make your graduate's transition into the "real world" just a bit more enjoyable and easygoing, a thoughtful, sentimental, and practical graduation gift is a good way to go.
While the perfect graduation gift strongly depends on the person, it's important to put time and effort into a present. College graduates have worked so hard, and a thoughtful gift to celebrate their accomplishments will not go unappreciated.
So, we rounded up some of the best graduation gift ideas for the class of 2025. From personalized artwork and celebratory candles to stunning pearl earrings and more, there's a gift for every grad on this list. Scroll ahead to find the perfect gift for your graduate.
The Best College Graduation Gift Ideas for the Class of 2025
Personalized Stationery Cards: Swiss by Julie Murray
There are so many chic and thoughtful graduation gifts over at Minted, but what I love is their personalized stationery. There are tons of beautiful designs, and you can search by style, color, shape, and more. I've ordered cards from Minted before and they make it so easy to preview before you buy, plus the paper feels luxe and high quality.
University Ring Dish Handmade by Cathie Carlson
This adorable, handmade ceramic ring dish is perfect for any college grad. The customizable dish takes 6-8 weeks to create, so make sure to order it ahead of graduation!
One reviewer gushes, "I ordered 10+ dishes from Cathie to give as a gift to college graduates. I am obsessed with the dishes!! They look incredible. They are such a great, and useful, keepsake to commemorate graduation."
The Bust DIY Guide to Life: Making Your Way Through Every Day by Debbie Stoller & Laurie Henzel
This DIY lifestyle manual is a must for any fresh graduate who likes a project. With step-by-step instructions on how to make almost everything, from sewing your own apron to etching your own glassware, it will keep your loved one busy while they create and personalize their space.
Collegiate Pouches
Gift the grad in your life this collegiate pouch that they can store their jewelry, makeup and other essentials in. The carryall looks extra unique because of its woven design.
One reviewer shares, "These collegiate bags are perfect for traveling or everyday use. They can hold virtually everything and are a wonderful gift for an alumnus."
Simple Modern Vegan Leather Tote Bag for Women
Wherever your college grad's life is taking them, they'll appreciate a tote bag to carry all their essentials along the way. This stunning and simple vegan leather shoulder bag from Simple Modern will make a beautiful gift, plus the adjustable crossbody strap is removable, and there are large pockets for a water bottle or tumbler.
TRU RED Brightwell 5-in-1 Productivity LED Desk Light
For the college grad heading into the workforce, this LED desk light is a practical pick. It has 5 modes (meeting, happy, focus, breathing, busy) and easily clips onto any screen. It can even boost your mood throughout the day.
One Degree Hotter Wine Bag
Get the graduation celebration started with this "One Degree Hotter" wine bag that you can snag from Amazon for just $10.
HGDEER Natural Stone Compass/Heart Bracelet
This beautiful bracelet will remind your grad of all the amazing adventures they're about to embark on! You can choose between a ton of different natural stone colors and a compass or heart charm.
Personalised Graduation Gift - Graduation Print
This gorgeous personalized graduation print is perfect for any college grad. The customizable print is a heartwarming and thoughtful gift idea that any grad will keep beautifully framed.
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Splurge on your grad with these Apple AirPods Max headphones. The noise cancelling headphones have up to 20 hours of listening time, so they're perfect to use anywhere and everywhere.
HP Sprocket Panorama Instant Color Label & Smartphone Photo Printer
For the college grad who wants to preserve memories while creating some new ones, you'll want to get this label and photo printer. Just connect it to the app, and you've got instant photobooth sticker strips.
Mark & Graham Small Travel Jewelry Case
If your college grad is jet-setting after crossing that commencement stage, gift them this beautiful customizable small travel jewelry case.
K-Iced Single Serve Coffee Maker
Give your college grad a warm welcome to the real world with this Keurig coffee machine that brews cold and hot drinks, because they'll likely need copious amounts of caffeine to survive out here. Or you can save $70 when you build a starter kit.
HelloFresh Gift Card
For a practical and useful gift that any college grad would be happy to receive, you cannot go wrong with a HelloFresh gift card. The gift card will help your grad receive pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step recipes delivered right to their doorstep for fresh and easy meals.
Amazon eGift Card
Give the gift of Amazon's endless products with an eGift Card. It's the perfect gift that any grad will feel grateful to receive.
Mark & Graham Monogrammed Wood and Marble Beveled Cheese Board
If your grad loved to host throughout college, we're sure they'll do a lot more of it in the real world, too. Gift them this monogrammed cheese board so they can level up their hosting game!
The Five Minute Journal Graduate Edition
Gift the grad in your life The Five Minute Journal's Graduate Edition so they can journal their way through all the post-grad emotions and stressors. There's even weekly challenges and daily quotes to help with the transition. Best of all, it only takes 5 minutes a day.
Leatherology 16 Inch MacBook Pro Sleeve
Every newly-grad needs accessories that look cool but also keep their electronics safe. This customizable MacBook Pro Sleeve from Leatherology is equal parts durable and sophisticated.
The Quarter-Life Breakthrough: Invent Your Own Path, Find Meaningful Work, and Build a Life That Matters
Sometimes, all a grad needs is a little bit of advice. Gift your grad this book by Adam Smiley Poswolsky to help them find meaning and purpose as they kickstart their career.
Satechi Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand
This magnetic wireless charging stand is super functional and cool. Whether your grad is tech-obsessed or not, they'll get a lot of use out of this phone and headphone charging stand.
Kate Spade Outlet Rise And Shine Pearl Studs
You really can't go wrong with a pair of pearl earrings as a graduation gift. They're a timeless piece that your grad will wear for years to come.
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—Originally published May 7, 2025 at 1:17 p.m. PT
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