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Gifts for a College Graduate

4/22/2019

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College graduation is a milestone worth celebrating, and to show your pride, you may want to give your graduate a gift. In this post, we're sharing answers to common questions and inspiration for graduation gifts.

​Do You Give a Gift to a College Graduate?

​Graduation gifts are not obligatory and are dependent on your relationship with the graduate. To help you determine if you should give a gift or not, treat graduation as a life event. Would you send a gift for their wedding or baby shower? If you would gift for other life events, you may want to give a gift, and if you wouldn't, a card of congratulations will suffice.

​What is an Appropriate Gift for College Graduation?

Cash is a common go-to present for graduation and allows them to put the money towards personal expenses such as business attire, relocating, career services, etc.

Gift cards to places like Loft and Men's Wearhouse will give them a working wardrobe.

Tools to help them in the job hunt would be well appreciated, including a LinkedIn premium subscription and resume editing and interview coaching services.

​Below are several ideas to help with being in the office or the interview process.

​What is the Average Money Gift for College Graduation?

​For close relationships, anywhere between $50 and $100 or more if you desire. For more casual relationships such as friends or acquaintances, $15 -$30 is a good range.

​What Do You Give as a Graduation Gift?

​Sentimental gifts to mark the occasion are sweet and personal. Items to embark on their new career make great choices as well.​ Listed below are our top ten gifts for a college graduate.
college graduation gifts
1. Office Parody Book, $12 at Amazon
​This parody book will give them a laugh about what they're in for with corporate life.
2. Travel Coffee and Tea Press, $37 at Amazon
​Save them from office coffee with this travel press.
​3. Business Card Holder, $16+ at Mrs My Laurie
Gift them a stylish impression with this personalized business cardholder.
​4. Lucky Bamboo Plant (Similar Style), $25 at Amazon
This plant will wish them luck in their next chapter.
5. Carry-on Luggage, $150 at Travelpro
Good quality carry-on luggage would be great for any job requiring travel.
6. Graduation Etched Wine Bottle, $45 at Mano's Wine
This custom wine bottle makes for a nice keepsake.
​​7. Personalized Graduation Blanket, $70+ at Personalization Mall
This blanket will capture special memories for them to back on.
8. Personalized Pen and Case, $80 at Memorable Gifts
​A custom pen is a timeless and practical gift.
9. Keepsake Mug (Similar Style), $12+ at Personalization Lab
Customize this mug to give them a sweet keepsake. Here is the link to the guy version.
​10. Leather Keychain, $10 at Tagsmith
​​You can personalize this keychain to have their initials, school, and graduation year.

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Office Parody Book
Amazon
Travel Press
Amazon
Business Card Holder
Mrs My Laurie
Lucky Bamboo Plant
Amazon
Carry-on-Luggage
Travelpro
Custom Etched Wine Bottle
Mano's Wine
Graduation Blanket
Personalization Mall
Personalized Pen and Case
Memorable Gifts
Keepsake Mug
Personalization Lab
Leather Keychain
Tagsmith
"Your path is your character defining itself more and more every day, like a photograph coming into focus."
—Jodie Foster

​What is a Good Graduation Gift for College Girls?

​Sentimental gifts for her would include candles, jewelry, trinket dishes, small bags, and vases. Feminine options for her career are novelty journals, laptop bags, and planners. ​Check out below our top ten graduation gifts for her.
Graduation Gifts for Her
1. Shop Talk Padfolio, $40 at Amazon
This novelty padfolio will give their notes some personality.
2. Laptop Bag, $48 at Amazon
She'll be ready for business with this laptop bag.
​3. Candle, $35 at Kindred Fires
Personalize this candle with her name, school, and study major.
​4. Personalized Bracelet $30+ at Korena Loves
This custom bracelet has space on the inside for words of encouragement or a special note.
5. Monogram Makeup Bag, $17 at High Star Designs
Personalize the monogram and bag to match their school or favorite colors. 
​6. Desk Planner (Similar Style), $32 at Amazon
This planner will help keep them organized.
7. Engraved Vase, $105 at Things Remembered
Pair this custom engraved vase with flowers for a beautiful and elegant gift.
​8. Custom Trinket Dish, $36 at Zinnia Designs
This handmade trinket dish is a useful memento.
9. Compact Mirror, $40 at Things Remembered
Put an inspirational quote or her name on this compact mirror.
10. Lotus Flower Necklace (Similar Style), $35 at Bellissi Bella Gifts
This necklace comes with a congratulations card ready to gift.

Shop Graduation Gifts for Her

Shop Talk Padfolio
Amazon
Laptop Bag
Amazon
Personalized Candle
Kindred Fires
Personalized Bracelet
Korena Loves
Monogram Makeup Bag
High Star Designs
Desk Planner
Amazon
Engraved Vase
Things Remembered
Trinket Dish
Zinnia Designs
Compact Mirror
Things Remembered
Graduation Card Lotus Flower Necklace
Bellissi Bella Gifts
"Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education."
—Martin Luther King Jr.

​What is a Good Graduation Gift for College Guys?

​Sentimental gifts for him are items in the realm of wallet inserts, pocket knives, and jewelry. Masculine options for his career are cuff links, portfolios, and messenger bags. Check out below our top ten graduation gifts for him.​
Graduation Gifts for Him
1. Monogrammed Cuff Links, $90 at Things Remembered
They'll look sharp on their first day with these cuff links.
2. Personalized Leather Portfolio, $46 at DM Leather Studio
They'll be interview-ready with this portfolio. 
3. Tie, $15 at Amazon
They'll need a neutral tie option for interviews and business meetings.
4. Engraved Watch, $160 at Treehut
​​Help him keep on time with a stylish watch.
5. Messenger Bag, $136 at Amazon
​He'll be ready for business with this messenger bag.
​​6. Pocket Knife, $33 at Three Witts
A practical keepsake for him.
7. Leather Money Clip, $35+ at North Star Engraving
Personalize this money clip with their monogram or a message.
8. AirPods Earbud Case (Similar Style), $24+ at Engraved Gift For You
This case would pair well with AirPods and is made for generations 1 and 2. Find a pro case option ​here.
9. Engraved Wallet Insert, $25+ at Stamps of Love 4
They'll always have a sweet sentiment from their parents with this insert.
10. Morse Code Bracelet, $37 at N R Infinity
Write them a personal message in Morse code that they can wear casually.

Shop Graduation Gifts for Him

Monogrammed Cuff Links
Things Remembered
Leather Padfolio
DM Leather Studio
Tie
Amazon
Engraved-Watch
Treehut
Messenger Bag
Amazon
Personalized Pocket Knife
Three Witts
Money Clip
North Star Engraving
AirPods Case
Engraved Gift For You
Engraved Wallet Insert
Stamps of Love 4
Morse Code Bracelet
N R Infinity
​When it comes to life events, like college graduation, a present can help them feel recognized for their accomplishment. Be sure to share your favorite graduation gift ideas in the comments below.

Until next time,
Katherine
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