Saying good bye to the relatively care-free life as a student, is never easy. It’s a huge life change and can be especially hard in this uncertain, pandemic era. So get a high school or college graduation gift that helps your young adult prepare for this new phase of life.
Here’s a carefully put together list of 2024’s best graduation gifts – useful, emotional, fun – to help make the transition into adulthood and it’s responsibilities easier! Happy Gifting!
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Inexpensive graduation gift ideas (Under $20)
On a tight budget? Here’s a list of thoughtful inexpensive gifts for graduation, under $20 for your friends, nieces, nephews, grand children –
A stunningly beautiful laptop sleeve is a cool gift idea, that they are sure to love!
This lovely bracelet comes packed in a graduation cap gift box with a tassel too – ready to be gifted.
This beautiful coffee mug acknowledges all the hard work that she put into her studies. One of the simplest graduation gifts for her, to remind her to pat herself on the back every time she uses this mug.
Looking for gift ideas for graduation for him that can inspire and motivate him? This is the best graduation gift from parents this year 2024.
If you want fun graduation gifts for him, this coffee mug is the best.
This keychain is the most affordable and funniest of all 2024 graduation gift ideas.
Looking for funny graduation gifts? This coffee mug is perfect for a friend who might be graduating high school or college.
If you are scouting for funny graduation gifts, this mug with a pun is perfect.
This jar is full of messages with positive vibes, making it the most appropriate of all graduation gifts 2024 has to offer. What with the pandemic and economic uncertainty globally, picking a message from this jar is a nice way to start the day.
This is a cute engraved spoon acknowledging the young graduate’s achievement.
Hunting for sentimental gift ideas for graduation for him, this keychain is perfect for your son.
If you are looking for Christian graduation gifts, this one with 20 inspirational Bible Verses is lovely.
Grab a bottle of good wine, slip it into this wine bag and you have a lovely gift to celebrate this important milestone of your friend, sibling or children.
These socks make for fun graduation gifts that are comfortable and colourful.
This is a simple funny mug that can be used daily, ideal if you are looking for fun but useful graduation gift ideas.
This RFID blocking card case is perfect if you are looking for inexpensive graduation gift ideas
This lovely wallet insert card is a really meaningful graduation gift for him, from parents.
A fun wine glass makes one of the nicest souvenir gifts for those who are old enough to drink.
Book about the next decade of life
This book is one of the best college graduation gifts for twenty-somethings to pick up tips on how to live out the next decade of their life.
One of the best 2024 college graduation gifts that can make an impact. A book that helps come up with a 5-year plan for post-college life.
If you are looking for light-hearted high school graduation gifts from parents, going off to college – this pillow case is fun.
If you are looking for funny gifts for a friend, then this coffee mug is perfect.
This trinket tray is a simple, inspirational graduation gift for her.
Graduation Gifts 2024 for Everyone
It might be practical to just give graduates the option to buy what they need the most, by giving them a Gift Card.
As the new graduate steps into a busier, more hectic phase of life – a coffee maker can come in very handy. One of the most practical graduation gifts that will be used every day.
Graduation journal Handmade in USA
This gift set with inspirational quotes includes a Harper Olivia journal, a pen, a keychain and a lapel. Made in USA. If you are looking for graduation gifts that can be a keepsake or souvenir then this set is perfect.
A ‘professional’ lunch box is one of the most useful good gift ideas for college graduation, so he or she can pack a healthy lunch and take it to work.
A leather laptop bag can look extremely stylish. A good gift for graduates entering the workforce, so they can get rid of the old laptop backpack.
A efficient garment steamer to iron out the wrinkles, to help the new graduate get ready for work real quick.
As high school graduation gifts go, a laptop backpack is one of the most practical items you can get.
This is the ultimate work-from-home essential, making it one of the most practical college graduation gifts.
This wooden picture frame says it all. One of the sweetest graduation gifts for your son, daughter, sister, brother or friend.
Graduates are usually faced with with a lot of expenses on basic stuff like food and accommodation. Besides which they might need to buy a lot of new stuff like linen, crockery, furniture etc. as they move to a new place. Best to give them cash in these cases, so they can use it as needed. This pack of 30 Money Holder Cards comes in handy during Graduation Season.
Put together a combination of childhood photos, school / college friends, graduation day pictures and create a lovely keepsake gift. PhotoBarn has loads of options to help create this keepsake.
Afraid of noisy room mates? These noise canceling headphones can be a good choice if you are looking for high school graduation gifts for someone who will soon be moving to a dorm at college.
This sturdy water bottle can be taken everywhere, making it a really useful gift.
This instant pot is a very handy gift for new graduates who might need to start cooking for themselves soon.
If you are looking for traditional gift ideas for graduates, then this fountain pen is highly recommended. For convenience, this pen has a cartridge instead of ink.
Mini-Fridge for the College Dorm
This mini-fridge is one of the most useful high school graduation gifts to keep your own food cool in a college dorm.
A 3-in-1 wireless charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Can be really handy for new graduates.
This insulated travel mug keeps hot liquids hot for a long, long time. A really useful gift idea that looks good too.
Beautiful leather covered book that can be used to jot down your thoughts every day or notes when you go on a memorable trip.
This carry-on luggage piece for business and personal travel, is one of the most useful and practical gifts for someone graduating out of college.
This set of graduation gown comes with a cap and a 2024 tassel too.
A weighted blanket is supposed to help one sleep better. One of the most practical gift ideas for graduation, especially for someone who is setting out on a new journey and might be feeling a little anxious, impacting the sleep quality.
2024 Graduation gifts for her
If you are looking for graduation gift for girls – for high school graduation or college graduation, you want to get something that shows her how proud you are of her achievements.
Willow Tree Hand-painted Figure
With ‘A lifelong love of learning’ written on the enclosed card, this sculpted figure by Willow Tree is one of the sweetest graduation gifts for her.
This is a beautiful adjustable bangle by Alex and Ani with graduation cap charms, crafted in USA. Loveliest of all graduation gifts for her, for sure.
At Curateur, your new graduate can buy luxurious clothes, shoes, make up accessories from premium brands at affordable prices. This card (starts at $25) is one of the best gift ideas for graduation – for those who would like to choose their own clothes.
This beautiful hand-woven stole is the perfect 2024 graduation gift for her. Unique and stunning enough to make all her graduation pictures memorable.
This travel pouch for an ID card, coins and credit cards is a stylish graduation gift for girls who like branded products.
Sterling Silver Graduation Charm
This tiny sterling silver charm has the words “Hard work pays off” engraved on the inside. Most appropriate of all graduation gifts for her, we think!
You really can’t go wrong with this – there’s no such thing as too many tote bags. Classiest of all graduation gifts for her.
This is a beautiful 18” chain necklace with a lock pendant. Ready to gift with a paper bag, gift box, a ‘Congratulations Graduate’ note card and an envelope too. Perfect if you are looking for graduation gifts for girls who like delicate jewelry.
This is a beautiful necklace with an inspirational quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald on the box. If you are looking for motivational graduation gifts for her, this is perfect.
This keepsake rose gold wrist watch is one that she can hold on to for a long time.
A lovely office supplies set with a magazine holder, desktop / hanging file organizer, sticky note holder, mail sorter and a pen holder is a great graduation gift for girls to get them started with their ‘grown up’ life.
This pretty floral cooker is the perfect graduation gift for girls who like to cook.
A smart, feminine crossbody purse is a nice graduation gift for girls, to hold their cell phone, cards and a few coins as well.
A non-slip, non-toxic mat that can be machine-washed. Best graduation gift for girls who love yoga.
2024 Graduation gifts for him
An antique looking brass compass with Thoreau’s quote – this is one of the best graduation gifts ideas for him in 2024.
This lovely ‘grown up’ leather wallet is a good graduation gift for him, as he starts getting ready for the world of adults.
The new college graduate can do with a smart, professional looking watch as he starts off on a new job.
A beautiful engraved pocket watch that has a lovely message. One of the most inspirational gift ideas for graduation for him.
Frequently Asked Questions about Graduation Gifts
What is an appropriate graduation gift?
You can plan for a budget of $25 (friends / siblings) to $50 or more (parents / grand parents) for a graduation gift. A practical gift that helps the graduate with the next phase of life – going to college or starting with a new job, is appropriate. You can also consider getting a keepsake to mark this important milestone. And of course, pairing it with a small fun gift, is always super.
How much money should you give for a graduation gift?
It depends on your relationship with the new graduate. If you are planning to gift money to a friend, sibling, niece or nephew, then $25 is reasonable. If you are the new graduate’s grand parents, then $50-$100 is appropriate. For parents, typically, $100 or above is good.
What is Commencement?
Commencement is a ceremony that is usually held around May every year, to honor students who are graduating.
When should you give a graduation gift?
If you are so close to the young graduate, that you actually plan to physically attend the graduation ceremony, otherwise known as the commencement ceremony, you should give a gift then.
If you are not planning to attend the graduation in person, you can hand over the gift close to the date, or have it delivered, requesting the graduate to open it on Commencement Day.
In Conclusion
Graduation is a big milestone in anyone’s life – help make it even more memorable with a carefully chosen gift.
And go through this list of 50 messages if you are wondering what to write in a graduation card.
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