The 30 Best College Graduation Gifts in 2023

Post-graduate life tends to involve interviews, work, and, well, more interviews. Give the grad the shoes for the job, a pair of Oxfords that’s at once extremely comfortable and buttoned-up enough for the workspace.

A personalized pen signifies a lot, not the least of which that you made it. With a classy wooden case, it’s the kind of thing a graduate puts on their desk to remind the world that they’re accomplished.

For the celebratory side of graduation, here’s a great sipper that comes in a fitting, trophy-like bottle. This smooth, barrel-aged number is the work of Kevin Hart’s brand and a great way to toast present success (and more success to come).

Give the graduate a break. They’ve dealt with communal items and shared equipment long enough. Now is the time for an excellent tv, one that celebrates being a bit older while still loving to get lost in a series binge or Wes Anderson movie.

No, a good watch is just for longstanding employees at the firm. They’re for graduates too, who probably rely on their phones too much to note what time it is. This classic offering from Seiko is equal parts fashionable and functional.

Whether the grad in your life is an aspiring filmmaker or photographer or just likes proper lighting when hopping on a Zoom, this is the lighting kit to rely on. It offers that cool photo studio aesthetic, powered by a smart remote control.

A grad probably has a backpack of some kind already but it’s not like this one. The Search Backpack boasts a brainy design with versatile compartments, is made of recycled ballistic nylon, and even comes with a five-year warranty.

Whether they’re moving into their own place or crashing at home to figure things out, your new grad can keep the college memories alive with these beautifully embroidered college pillows.

Just because he graduated doesn’t mean he’s going to stop hanging out with friends. If anything, he’ll make more of them and a great way to stay close in via the power of a giant blanket. This one can accommodate four comfortable and is great for game or movie nights.

He’s gotten older and wiser and so has the wallet. This one proves as much, sleek and modern, built to be packed without really noticing it’s there. Made of Saffiano leather, it has a zippered pocket and is lined with cotton.

If there’s a softer pair of pants, we don’t know about it. Better, this pair fits so sharply they can function as much more just a pair of loungers. That said, they make for a great gift.

One of the sneakers that helped jumpstart sneaker culture, the Air Jordan 1 is a legendary shoe fully back in fashion (not that it ever went out). And with plenty of color options, you can tailor-make it to your graduate’s liking.

Goodbye college hygiene routine (assuming it even existed), hello new self-care approach. This trio will be good to his skin and have him leaving the house feeling oh so fresh. It’s never too early to start a good skincare regimen.

College graduation is a monumental point in time, taking place at a specific spot. Document as much with this wall candy, a cool map that shows exactly where the graduate earned his degree.

Let’s face it, all recent graduates appreciate a little extra cash. Get them a festive and useful gift card in a graduation cap box to make it special for the occasion.

With exception to perhaps culinary grads, most grads aren’t just going to jump into full-scale cooking. Bridge the gap between zapping everything in a microwave and being quite comfortable in the kitchen with this excellent air fryer and oven combo. You’ll have him cooking without all of the extra work.

Laptops don’t just fold for utility’s sake anymore, they combine tablet and computer functions and run on intelligent processors and strong batteries. This one does all of the above, and in style, mind you, making it a perfect grad gift.