{"id":7064918,"date":"2026-09-23T15:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T15:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/uncategorized\/best-gifts-for-college-grads\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T15:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T15:59:50","slug":"best-gifts-for-college-grads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=7064918","title":{"rendered":"Best Gifts for College Grads"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Graduating from college is an exciting milestone and while most think the best gifts for college grads is some form of cash, there are other thoughtful ways to celebrate this special milestone.<\/p>\n

Think about the college grad you know and what their next steps might be. Whether heading into a new career, grad school, taking time off to travel, or coming home to work for a while, there\u2019s a meaningful way to commemorate next steps that meets every budget.<\/p>\n

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This weekend my daughter will graduate from college and is heading to a brand-new city to start her career this summer. While we\u2019ve given her the gift of an amazing education, we also want to give her something special that recognizes years of hard work as she looks ahead to this next chapter of her life.<\/p>\n

My Best Gifts for College Grads was written with my daughter and her graduating friends in mind. Below you\u2019ll find items we\u2019ve thought of giving her, great ideas from fellow parents, and things I\u2019ve heard college students saying they might need post-college. It includes things to outfit new apartments, explore their new city, ways to make commuting easier, helpful things to keep them organized and safe, and special items to celebrate their alumni status. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Gifts for College Grads that Celebrate Their Alumni Status<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Custom Graduation Tote<\/strong><\/a> from <\/strong>Sea Bags<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(starting at $230)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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I absolutely love Sea Bags because they\u2019re handmade in Maine from locally sourced recycled sails. Since these durable bags last forever, you can\u2019t go wrong with a custom tote featuring their graduation year. Choose from three different fonts, 12 colors and 3 placement choices for the bold 26 to create a personalized gift they\u2019ll have forever. This sustainable gift is made in the USA and will hold up to their many adventures as they start their next chapter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kyle Cavan Jewelry<\/strong><\/a> (starting at $42.50)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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One of the best gifts for college grads is a beautiful long-lasting piece of jewelry from their alma mater. Inspired by vintage coins and college traditions, Kyle Cavan jewelry is a beautiful choice Shop by school<\/a>, Greek organizations<\/a>, charms featuring architectural elements<\/a> from their college or university, earrings, cufflinks<\/a>, or a create a custom piece<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These are the Days of My Life Undated Planner<\/a> from Brass Monkey ($24)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Now that they\u2019re not tied to an academic calendar, the These are the Days of My Life Undated Planner is a thoughtful gift for grads. It\u2019s part planner, part journal, part trivia master. With hourly planning, note grids, fixed holidays, celebrity birthdays, and quirky facts included, grads just write down the first day of their new life and start planning.<\/p>\n

Tiny Hopes and Dreams Tiny Diary<\/strong><\/a> from Brass Monkey ($8)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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A perfect budget friendly gift for new grads, the Tiny Hopes and Dreams Tiny Diary<\/a> is just that. Measuring just 2.75\u201d by 3.75\u201d, this pint-sized journal has 112 gilded-edge pages for jotting down daily to-do lists and the other things adulting throws their way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other gifts ideas that celebrate their alumni status<\/strong><\/p>\n