Graduation Gifts

How to actually shop for this person

Four ways in, for a gift that matches where they're actually headed.

Go practical if there's a first apartment or job ahead

The next chapter needs equipment, not just well-wishes. A grad moving out needs different things than one starting a desk job.

Skip anything branded "Class of" unless you know they'll keep it

Most grads don't want more branded merchandise cluttering a new space they're just starting to make their own.

Cash-adjacent still works, but specificity shows more thought

An envelope is fine. A specific item chosen for their actual plans reads as more considered, even at the same price point.

Think six months out, not the ceremony itself

What will they need once the caps are put away and the actual transition starts? That's the more useful gift.

Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Hybrid Instant Camera Bundle (Brown)

$320 Shop →

Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 Vintage Black Instant Camera Bundle

$170 Shop →

Kodak Printomatic Instant Camera Gift Bundle (Pink)

$110 Shop →

Personalized Kid's Drawing T-Shirt

$14 Shop →

Two Tumbleweeds Art Dice - Drawing & Painting Prompts, Set of 9 dice

$20 Shop →

NCAA Indiana University 16oz Pint Glasses, Set of 2 Beer Glasses, Tall Drinking Glass Cups, Tailgating Barware for Game Day, College Sports Drinkware Gift Set for Fans

$24 Shop →

Northwestern Wildcats 2-Sided Satin Finish Rock Glass Set of 2 14oz

$34 Shop →

BSTWARM Custom Golf Ball Marker with Magnetic Hat Clip, Personalized with Your Photo, Logo, or Text (Gold Marker & Clip)

$8 Shop →

Team Effort Northwestern Wildcats Hat Clip & 2 Ball Markers

$17 Shop →

Acer Golf Rangefinder with Slope, 6X Magnification (800 Yards)

$86 Shop →

Taylormade Distance+ Custom Golf Balls, Personalized with Photo, Logo, or Text (1 Side Print)

$30 Shop →

Today in History Perpetual Desktop Calendar

$15 Shop →

DJAR Wooden Painting Art Easel Stand for Adults, Tool-Less Assembly

$53 Shop →

AceOrbit Gold Petal Wavy Edge Picture Frame

$18 Shop →

AceOrbit Petal Arched Scalloped Picture Frames, Set of 3

$27 Shop →

Novabright Colorful Scalloped Picture Frames, Set of 3

$25 Shop →

Fidget Pen, Back to School Edition