38 Best College Graduation Gifts of 2024

Whether you're a proud parent, sibling, or grandparent, you can't go wrong with these unique finds your new grad will sincerely appreciate.

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It's time to celebrate: The college grad in your life has officially completed their degree, and you've never been prouder of their hard work. Show it with a present (or two!) from our list of the best college graduation gifts of 2024. No matter your relation to the grad — child, parent, niece, nephew, cousin, or friend — it’s always nice to recognize someone’s studious efforts with a unique graduation gift for him or her that’ll set them up for a successful future.

Choose from our curated list of best-selling, top-rated personalized graduation gifts they can use to decorate their new desk, useful household necessities for their first post-grad apartment, or sentimental gifts that encourage them to keep up the hard work, even when doubt creeps in. While your spending capacity for a graduation gift may depend on your budget and relation to the grad, we’ve covered all bases with picks for every price point, starting with cheap graduation gifts at $6 and luxury gift ideas at $90 and beyond.

If you’re slated to attend a host of graduation parties this spring, be sure to stock up on gifts for other recent grads too, such as preschool graduation gifts, kindergarten graduation gifts, high school graduation gifts, and law school graduation gifts. Lastly, congrats to the class of 2024, and welcome to adulthood!

Symbolic and perfect for plant lovers, the money tree is said to bring good luck and good fortune to those who care for them. Even if the new grad hasn't quite mastered their green thumb, the money tree is a resilient plant that can bounce back easily.

Ideal for men or women, this keepsake bracelet will offer the new grad a boost of confidence that they can carry into their new job and career.

As they venture into a career they may not feel prepared for or a city they have no connections in, this card deck full of positive affirmations can provide the confidence and support they seek. Each quote is like a mini pep talk to remind them of their worth and capabilities.

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The 9-5 workday (or let's be real, often 8-6) requires a lot of caffeine. The grad in your life can brew a quick cup or more with this single-serve Keurig — perfect for WFH days. The machine comes in four color options.

Both a memento and a time capsule of sorts, this booklet is filled with prompts they can write to their future self, whether that's themself in six months, six years, or six decades. They will be able to read about where they wanted to go, things they never wanted to forget, and promises they made.

Your recent grad might not think to splurge on nice bath towels for their first apartment out of school, so receiving this set of extra-thick, spa-quality ones from Brooklinen as a gift is sure to be a welcome surprise.

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They can keep their cellphone, earbuds, and smartwatch fully charged with this 3-in-1 docking station that's especially great for new grads on-the-go.

She can protect her jewelry in style with this leather case from popular travel brand Away, whether she's packing accessories in her suitcase or keeping her favorites safe in a shared apartment.

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They can add a personal touch to their new work laptop with this colorful keyboard cover. The brand has covers in a variety of hues and designs, so you can choose the one that best suits them.

From hanging pictures to assembling furniture, this mini tool kit will come it very handy for the new grad. It comes with a screwdriver, pliers, tape measure, flashlight, hammer, and more — all in one convenient carrying case.

Personalize this tumbler with her name and a special illustration, along with a cheeky message about the strange times she endured while in college.

Level up their wine game with this electric wine opener. Now, they won't have to fuss with a corkscrew or makeshift opener to enjoy their favorite red, white, or rosé. The device is battery powered, cordless, and could not be easier to use.

It's impossible for the school curriculum to cover it all, which is why this trivia game will come in handy for filling in the blanks about art, human sciences, and more. The game is ideal for 2+ players ages 17 and up.

Let them choose a plant (or plants) to brighten up their space, whether it be a new office desk or a studio apartment, with a digital gift card to The Sill. This popular, female-founded company allows new plant parents to shop by size, or browse curated sections for easy-care, low-light tolerant, and pet-friendly plants.

As a sweet gift from parents, this compass necklace will remind your newly graduated child to follow their instincts as they head into the next great adventure of life.

Based on a graduation speech, this book is chock full of advice and life lessons every graduate will soon face. One review says, "I read the entire book straight through, underlining my favorite passages, and it is so well written! Lots of simple but sage advice and this book will be on my annual re-read list."

Adults have to keep track of so many things — work shifts, doctor's appointments, grocery lists. This notepad will keep it all in one convenient place while also gently poking fun at their tendency to procrastinate.

Celebrate their hard work by gifting them a nice bottle of wine or champagne in this burlap gift bag that reads "Pairs well with graduating." They can pop open the bottle after walking across the stage or at their celebratory dinner.

Full of symbols and images emblematic of their alma mater, the college graduate will love one of these hand-drawn, woven pouches. They're perfect for carrying small items such as cosmetics, keys, cash, and other essentials.

If college is about quick and easy meals, the post-grad life is about cooking and sharpening your skills in the kitchen. Treat the former student in your life to a 12-piece set that'll provide them with everything they'll need to hone in on their new craft.

Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.

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