37 Graduation Gifts That They’ll Never Return For Store Credit

“What, like it’s hard?” When it comes to famous fictional graduates, Elle Woods is one of the most iconic. Made from 100% super soft preshrunk cotton unisex, you don’t even have to worry about the shirt shrinking in the wash. 

This inspirational wall art comes in a customizable, eco-friendly wooden frame, gesso coating, a shatterproof acrylic cover, and a hanger, so all you need is a hammer and a nail to stick it up on your wall. 

Pulling all-nighters and cramming for exams can take a toll on your skin. So a luxury skin care tool makes a perfect graduation gift. The NuFACE Trinity is the current “It Girl” device that beauty industry experts are obsessed with. It’s a microcurrent facial toning device that you glide over your face to help improve facial contour and reduce appearance of fine lines.

Because every graduate is a certified badass. This sterling silver bracelet says “badass” in Morse Code. With over 3,000 5-star reviews, with customers raving about the quality and the fact that it comes in a cute keepsake box: “Love,love love these bracelets! Bought one for a gift, but I had to have one for myself also. Sterling silver on an adjustable black cord, can be worn with literally everything. AND, I got both bracelets for less money than I would expect to pay for just one. And each one came in a really cute wooden keepsake box. What more can you ask for?” one reviewer says.

A designer leather backpack makes a perfect present for a graduate who has gone years with the same beat up, old backpack. This one from Mansur Gavriel is a splurge, but it’s a great choice if you’re going in on a group gift.

We’ve said it before, but it deserves repeating: who doesn’t love a new candle? This congrats candle from Sweet Water Decor has top notes of tropical fruits.

If you’re looking for a more sentimental gift, give her this compass necklace with a sweet message inscribed on the box.

When you’re in college, you don’t necessarily have the funds to buy luxury beauty brands. So treat your favorite recent grad to this fabulous Chanel eyeshadow palette, she deserves it.

This 2020 commemorative bracelet is a great choice for the recent grad who loves her jewelry collection. And at $20, it looks more expensive than it is.

Nothing says “I’m in college” like ramen noodles. This ramen clock makes the perfect dorm room decor for any college freshman.

If the graduate you’re buying for likes their vino (and appreciates a good pun), give them this “hotter by one degree” wine glass.

This “adulting kit” includes essentials you need to face the real world like a lint roller, coasters, a stain remover and laundry guide.

If your friend loves Friends and is graduating, we can’t think of a more perfect gift than this personalized mug. You get to choose the name and the message too!

You can customize this map print with the name and exact location of any college. It’s perfect for a high schooler entering college, or a sentimental gift for a college grad to hang in their first real apartment.

If you’re shopping for a law school graduate with a sense of humor, give them this cheeky needlepoint pillow from Jonathan Adler.

This kit comes with everything you need to grow your own cactus and succulents, which are harder to kill than your typical house plant. So it’s perfect for a recent grad who maybe doesn’t have the greenest thumb.

This gift set comes in a tiny Away suitcase and is filled with travel items like lip balm, sunscreen, face serum, cleansing wipes and a cute little “wander” pin for whatever your graduate’s next adventure may be.

If you’re buying for an English major graduate, give them this composition notebook tote bag. It’s made of 100 percent cotton, has a convenient  inner pocket for your pens and lip balm, and is a nice size of 15” by 17”.  

This massive care package is overflowing with everyone’s favorite comfort snacks: Oreos, Cheez-Its, Goldfish Crackers, and a sh*t ton more. It includes a whopping 40 snacks, perfect for a high school grad entering freshman year.

This congrats candy bento box from Sugarfina comes with three of their best sellers: Rainbow Bears, Sparkle Pops and Chocolate Confetti. Sometimes the best way to celebrate is by eating some splurge-y candy. 

These customized university pillows are a perfect way to show school spirit. Give this to a high school student entering college or a graduate who wants a memento of their university years.

You don’t have to be a kid to love this cute little graduation bear. It’s definitely the most adorable grad gift on our list, and it’s a classic. No matter what age your grad is, they’ll hold on to this plush forever.

This thoughtful book is filled with prompts that you, the gift-giver, fill in. It has sweet messages like, “I’m proud of you because…” and “You can always count on me for…”

When you graduate, the possibilities seem endless. Encourage your favorite recent grad to dream big with this “The Magic Is In You” Wellness Journal. 

Adult life can be stressful. So give your favorite recent graduate a weighted blanket, which can help promote restful sleep and reduce anxiety, thanks to the gentle pressure it puts on your body (kind of like the comfort of a full-body hug).

A brand new Le Creuset dutch oven can run you nearly $400, so this utensil set is a great way to give a Le Creuset gift without breaking the bank. Now your grad can feel super fancy, especially if they’re about to start living on their own.

Upgrade your recent graduate’s Ikea dinnerware (although, nothin’ wrong with Ikea), with this fancy gilded dinnerware. You can customize and choose from different sized plates for different prices, but a set of 4 dinner plates is $70.

A charcuterie board is a great gift for anyone who’s just starting to get the hang of “adulting.” When you host a dinner party in your first apartment and have a fancy cheese board spread, you know you’re officially an adult.

Any graduate knows that that coffee is essential. So this fancy coffee & creamer set from Copper Cow Coffee is a perfect grad gift choice. It comes with three different flavors (cream, churro latte & lavender), and if you needed another reason to love it: the brand is a women-owned company.

No more exams! No more term papers! There’s no better feeling than earning that degree and and getting to yell, “I’m done!”

In addition to tasty, non-intimidating recipes, this cookbook includes basic life tips like knife skills, essential cooking tools and staples you should always have in your pantry.

With well over 140,000(!!) ratings on Amazon and a near 5-star review, we all know by now that the Instant Pot Duo is a beloved product. It’s a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a sterilizer, a yogurt maker, and the list goes on. If you know the graduate you’re buying for doesn’t already own one of these, make their day and give them an Instant Pot.

Simply put: Everyone loves a waffle maker. It’s top-rated, but still affordable, and it comes with an anti-overflow feature, which is super useful. This is a must for any grad, especially if they love brunch. (Life hack: You can also make brownie waffles with brownie batter, which we all know is the best breakfast/late night snack/everyday snack.) With seven shade settings, you get to pick just how well done and crispy you want your waffle. It’s also easy to clean and safe to use.

When you move into your first apartment after graduating, it’s time to upgrade your appliances. Give them this beautiful Smeg toaster that’s both useful and a statement piece.

The newest Kindle Paperwhite is thinner and lighter than older models, and it’s also waterproof. So you can read from the comfort of your own bathtub. Just because they’re not in school anymore, doesn’t mean they won’t be reading a ton of books. Plus, with apps like Libby, they can access tons of free books through their library!

Years of sitting hunched over a computer screen can leave you in desperate need of a deep tissue massage. Every graduate deserves a little TLC, so give them this heated neck massager.

Everyone knows graduates are sleep deprived, so give them a smart alarm clock like this one from Hatch. It’s also a sound machine and a bedside reading light, and you can customize it with a personalized wake-up routine.