With graduation season in full swing, you're probably in the midst of finding the best ways to celebrate the new grads in your life. Wife, girlfriend, sister or friend — finding the perfect graduation gift for her can feel like a daunting task. As she steps into a new phase of her life, you’ll want to celebrate her achievements with something meaningful.
Whether she’s a high school graduate heading to college, a college grad stepping into the professional world or she's completed an advanced degree, the right gift can help set the tone for everything to come.
With the help of recent grads, we curated a list of graduation gifts that perfectly express how proud you are of her.
Trendy gifts | Practical gifts | Self-care gifts | Unique gifts | Personalized gifts
Trendy graduation gifts for her
Pavoi 14K Gold-Plated Hoop Earrings
Looking for something chic graduation? Consider these Pavoi hoop earrings. Crafted with 14K gold-plated material, they offer a stylish finish that will complement any look. Plus, at just $16, they’re a popular option that won’t break the bank.
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag
The Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is a popular gift option, known for its practicality and sleek design. With enough space for essentials, it’s the perfect accessory for busy graduates as they transition into the “real world.”
Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace
This Kendra Scott pendant necklace has a timeless and beautiful design that makes it a sophisticated addition to any graduate’s wardrobe. Not only is it a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon, it also comes in dozens of options for the stone so you can choose one that best fits her style.
Personalized Stanley Quencher
No 2024 gift guide would be complete without the ubiquitous Stanley Quencher. While she might already own one, did you know they can also be customized? Consider personalizing it with her name, school, graduation year or a special message in her school colors for a thoughtful touch.
Fujifilm Instax Square Instant Camera
This instant camera is perfect for capturing all of the memories of summer and beyond. Its prints are 1.5 times larger than the mini prints, ensuring every moment is well-documented. Standout features include a comfortable grip, auto-exposure and even a selfie mode.
Gourmet Gift Baskets Graduation Champagne Gift Basket
Let the celebrations begin! This gift basket features a bottle of LaMarca prosecco paired with an assortment of gourmet treats. From irresistibly smooth truffles to delicate cookies and Belgian chocolates, it’s the perfect way to toast to their success.
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones
Samiyah Banfield, a recent graduate from Delaware State University, says that Beats Studio headphones are a solid pick “because they are noise-cancelling, making it easy to work on your laptop or listen to music.”
According to the brand, they offer 4 hours of playtime after just 10 minutes of charging and up to 40 hours on a full charge.
Practical graduation gifts for her
MasterClass Subscription
A MasterClass subscription will help her sharpen her skill set on her own time. With access to top experts in various fields, she can elevate her talents and pursue her passions. It’s the perfect graduation gift to empower her on her journey ahead.
Amazon Gift Card
“Amazon has everything you could possibly need,” says Banfield, who calls out Amazon gift cards as a useful (and appreciated) graduation gift. They’re gret for graduates looking to buy anything from books to household essentials.
The Five Minute Journal: Graduate Edition
This graduation version of The Five Minute Journal is designed to help her cultivate gratitude, mindfulness and intentionality. Its structured format encourages focusing on the good in life and starting each day with intention.
Diploma Frame with Tassel Holder
She's worked long and hard to earn her degree; help her display it properly with this wooden shadow box frame. It fits a standard 8.5-by-11 inch certificate with an acid-free mat for long-lasting preservation, a tassel section and can be hung both horizontally and vertically.
Anker Magnetic Portable Charger
Dead phones will be a thing of the past with this magnetic portable charger. It’s slim enough to keep in her pocket or crossbody and it eliminates the need for pesky wires.
Sunrise Alarm Clock
Perfect for heavy sleepers and busy graduates alike, the sunrise simulation light gradually brightens from 10% to 100% over 30, 20 or 10 minutes before the actual alarm. It also plays soothing natural sounds to help her gently wake up.
Crockpot Electric Lunch Box
If she's off to her first "big girl job," she'll appreciate this electric lunchbox even more than she may realize when you first gift it to her. It holds a generous 3 1/2 cups and has the ability to heat up to 195 degrees within just two hours, according to the brand. Plus, the thermal insulation helps maintain warm food temperatures for up to two hours and cold temperatures for up to three, ensuring that meals stay fresh.
Alo All In Dopp Kit
The Alo All In Dopp Kit can handle it all. She can use it for toiletries, as an oversized makeup bag, a shave kit and more. With its durable construction and convenient handle, it’s the perfect on-the-go companion for her busy post-grad life.
Stitch Fix Gift Card
Mandy Tooke, a 2021 graduate from East Carolina University, says having "new work clothes for your career path” can be a major help after graduation. Stitch Fix connects her with a stylist so she can describe her fashion sense and goals for her new wardrobe. With that information, the stylist selects pieces they think fit the bill and sends them over. She can decide what she likes and doesn't like, and she only pays for what she keeps (which is where the gift card comes into play).
Self-care graduation gifts for her
Grace & Stella Energizing Eye Masks
After many late nights tackling homework and studying for finals, consider gifting her a pack of these energizing eye patches. They are infused with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, offering soothing relief and rejuvenation for tired eyes.
Personalized Self-Care Gift Set
Treat the graduate to the gift of relaxation with this lavender self-care gift set from Uncommon Goods. Available in standard or deluxe versions, each is filled with spa-worthy items like natural lavender soap, clay facial masks and soothing shower steamers — all packaged with her name in rose-gold lettering on the box.
Shaggy Faux Fur Weighted Blanket
A weighted blanket will help her relieve stress and sleep peacefully. It weighs 15 pounds and has reversible faux fur fleece and sherpa sides, so she can maximize coziness levels each night.
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
This essential oil diffuser will help her create a calming home environment. It offers both a four hour continuous run setting and an eight hour intermittent mode, providing soothing scents in spaces up to 500 square feet, according to the brand.
Therabody Theragun Mini
Whether she’s facing post-graduation stress or simply in need of self-care, this mini massage gun provides much-needed massage therapy anytime, anywhere. It has three foam attachments, three speeds and it connects to the Therabody app for personalized wellness routines.
Unique graduation gifts for her
Inspirational Graduation Bracelet
Engraved with an empowering phrase — “She believed she could, so she did” — this adjustable hypoallergenic bracelet serves as a reminder of her remarkable accomplishment. One reviewer said they've gifted this to three different graduates and they're all still wearing them years later.
College Cityscape Wine Glasses
Whether she's graduating with her Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D., these glasses are a fun way to honor her college experience. Each one is etched with a detailed cityscape representative of the corresponding university.
Dear Graduate Gift Set
This gift set is designed just for graduates. It comes with a book that helps encourage reflection and goal-setting for the future, an "Adulting Merit Badge" mug and a card game all about the things they don't teach you in school.
Wonderbox 3 Days in Las Vegas
Tooke suggests a “big celebratory trip with friends” as the ultimate graduation gift. She calls Las Vegas a top choice, envisioning a fun experience where “all college friends get together and go on a fun trip for the final hoorah.”
A Wonderbox voucher can turn this dream into reality, offering a two-night stay for two people in Las Vegas. With five years to use it, recipients have plenty of time to plan and enjoy their getaway.
Personalized graduation gifts for her
The Graduate Personalized Photo Frame
Engraved with her name, graduation year and a two-line message of your choosing, this frame is a sweet gift she can use to memorialize her achievement. It’s made of heavy-weight glass and holds a 4-by-6 inch photo.
Katie Loxton Oval Jewelry Box
Help her keep jewelry organized and protected while she travels with this case from Katie Loxton. It has open compartments for necklaces and bracelets and rolls to safeguard rings and earrings. It comes in three colors and can be personalized with her initials.
Mark & Graham Personalized Silver Memo Tray
Elevate her workspace with this sleek tray that's perfect for keeping notes and important documents organized and easily accessible. It can be personalized with her name or initials and is perfect whether she’s starting a new job or continuing her studies.
Mark & Graham Packing Cubes
Packing cubes will help her stay organized during her travels. Available in a dozen colorways and patterns, this six-piece set keeps clothes, accessories and other essentials in order. For an additional $12.50, you can personalize it with her initials!
Don’t forget to check out Shop TODAY’s other gift guides to find the perfect present for the grad in your life including preschool, kindergarten, fifth grade, high school and college.
