25 Thoughtful Grad Gift Ideas That Won’t Disappoint

Every grad will benefit from new luggage. Away’s The Bigger Carry-On is great for all types of travel (without the baggage fees).

This is a great starter set, whether they’re moving into a dorm suite or first apartment. It comes with a fry pan, sauce pan, sauté pan, Dutch oven, and a storage organizer.

It doesn’t get more matter-of-fact than this. The New Grad candle commemorates their commencement and will fill their space with notes of jasmine, rosemary, and lemon flower.

These noise-cancelling headphones will help them focus and tune out noisy roommates or coworkers.

Get them a beginner-friendly plant for their new place. They’ll be certified plant parents in no time.

Whether it’s used for classes or for work, this backpack fits everything they’ll need for the day. There’s a laptop sleeve, multiple exterior and interior pockets, and a luggage sleeve so it can attach to suitcases.

A first apartment needs some grown-up sheets. We love the ones from Parachute because they’re high-quality and will last them a long time.

Get their kitchen set up with some high-quality olive oil. This set features Brightland’s bestselling olive oils: Awake (bold and robust) and Alive (smooth and grassy).

Assuming they’re continuing with a new phase of their academic journey, help them get organized for classes with this planner—inside there are schedules, deadline trackers, yearly and monthly overviews, weekly planning pages, and month-ahead pages for goals, to-dos, key dates, and even moments of gratitude.

Welcome them to alum life with these glasses emblazoned with an illustration of their school.

Toast the new college graduate with Juliet’s wine, which is the chicest, high-quality boxed wine you’ll ever meet.

Get them ready for the first day on the job with this sleek tote. It can fit a 16-inch laptop, the essentials, and more. It also features a hidden zipper to keep things in place.

All their baking, grilling, and roasting needs will be covered with this set. It comes with a griddle pan, a trio of baking dishes, and an oven mat.

Weighted blankets can provide a comfortable and ultra snuggly napping experience. Whether they’re in college or out in the “real world,” we think they’ll appreciate that.

If the microwave is the most used item in their kitchen, they’re going to love this starter set from Anyday. These glass dishes will help them cook just about anything in the microwave—they reheat food evenly and are made of 100% non-toxic materials. Plus, they can be used in the oven.

A shower caddy is a must for dorm living. This one features a breathable and durable mesh-bottom design that dries and drains quickly and easily.

This waterproof wireless speaker is so powerful with amazing sound quality. It can work in a dorm room or apartment, on the quad or at a beach day, and even in the shower (although we wouldn’t recommend putting it under a shower head).

All the cords and other tech accessories can get tangled and messy. This pouch keeps everything in one place, perfect for travel or just everyday use.

These drinking glasses come in different colors and feature a unique fluted design—perfect for a new apartment.

And they have to have new plates for their new place, too. These are simple and classic.

This lamp may be small, but it has plenty of personality. It will look equally good in a dorm room or first apartment.

Make sure they’re set up with the right tools for the kitchen—this trio from Material will cover the basics and then some. They get a chef’s knife, serrated knife, and 4-inch knife that are all made of Japanese stainless steel. Plus, this set comes with a magnetic wooden stand.

The Hatch Restore 2 optimizes your sleep routine with a sunrise alarm, sleep sounds, mood lighting, and more.

It’s no secret that dorms can be tight quarters. Help them get all their essentials organized and within reach with this functional and smart bedside storage caddy.

Adding a little bit of sunshine to a desk can make working or studying a tiny bit better.