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Graduation season has arrived! The last few years have been challenging for all students, so it makes sense that the class of 2024 has much to celebrate. When it comes to gift options, you can’t really go wrong with gift cards or a maybe a streaming subscription, but if you’ve been searching for a wider variety of thoughtful, affordable or splurge-worthy gifts, we’ve put together a list of more than two dozen of the best gifts for high school, college grads and more.
From meaningful keepsakes to must-have gadgets, see our roundup of great gift ideas below.
Personalized gifts are great for graduates! The Myka Grad Charm Necklace comes in gold, silver, rose gold and gold vermiel plating and can be customized with a specific birthstone, name and/or message.
Joycuff has snagged more than 26,000 positive customer reviews at Amazon, and this personalized cuff is among the fan favorites. The budget-friendly, grad bracelet features an uplifting message and it arrives in a cute little gift box.
“Life is what happens when you’re making plans,” but it doesn’t hurt to write your goals down anyway. This unique card deck inspires graduates (and anyone, really) to formulate a life plan for the next decade. The deck includes a guidebook, 30 prompts and a journal to track you progress.
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A sleek design and snug fit meets military-grade durability, exceptional sound and battery that lasts up to 56 hours. Jabra Elite 8 earbuds are available in multiple colors including black, navy, caramel and gray.
From the Flip to the Clip, JBL knows how to make a good speaker. The JBL Flip 6 features up to 12 hours of playtime. Get it on sale for $99 at Walmart and Amazon.
For the new grad who could use a tablet or notebook. This ninth generation iPad is $100 off for a limited time. The device is equipped with a 10.2-inch retina display with an ultra-wide front camera, A13 Bionic chip and a battery that lasts all day for reading, browsing the web, watching videos, streaming music and more.
Perhaps you know someone who wants a new PlayStation? There’s no denying that the PS5 Portal is one of the hottest, handheld console on the market. PS5 Portal measures 3.88 x 14 x 6-inches with an 8-inch LCD screen. Click here to shop the QVC’s PS5 Disc Console with Minecraft 4 Game Bundle and here for additional PS5 retailers.
For long commutes, studying, working or gaming, headphones make a great gift, and you can usually find a decent pair under $200 on sale, like the all-new Beats Solo 4 headphones. The battery lasts for up to 50 hours and they fold up for easy storage and portability.
Sometimes the simplest gift becomes the most meaningful, and every grad can use a diploma frame. This mahogany frame measures 8.5 x 11 inches and includes a tassel holder.
For the grad who could use a professional camera, Sony’s ZV-1 20.1 megapixel digital camera makes a nice gift for dedicated vloggers and novices. The 4K digital camera captures video and photo, fast-action optical speed and 44x digital zoom. The camera has high-speed, continuous shooting capabilities with 20.1 MP sensor and up to 24 fps of continuous shooting and a three-inch LDC screen.
You can’t go wrong with a sturdy weekend bag. Designed to keep you organized for short and longer trips, this Coach duffle bag features a removable shoulder strap with ample space inside and a convenient side pocket. Click here for a selection of affordable duffle bags.
Looking for a gift that’ll go with a cap and gown? Try these silver cuff links shaped like tiny grad caps.
A new adventure begins after graduation! Gift a graduate with a motivational bracelet that comes with an inspirational card to help motivate them through this new chapter.
This crochet pickle is small enough to carry on graduation day. The Positive Pickle features a tiny, grad cap and a sign that reads: “You’re kind of a BIG DILL!”
Life is all about capturing memories, and who doesn’t love a picture-perfect selfie? The pint-sized Polaroid Go instant camera measures 5.9-inches tall and 3.33-inches wide, making it small enough to slip right into a pocket or bag. This pocket-sized camera is available in white, black or red.
This keepsake book includes 40 pages with different designs on each page and writing prompts such as “Something I’ll never forget about the year leading up to graduation.”
It’s never too soon to start checking off that bucket list! This gift-worthy keepsake allows you to keep your adventures in one place. The Bucket List Journal has enough space to document 20 bucket list experiences and it comes packaged in a mini keepsake bag with a foil-printed mini pencil.
Another nod to the grad who’s going places! Calpak’s Luka Laptop Bag is equipped with padded shoulder straps, multiple compartments, heavy-duty zippers and a luggage sleeve. The bag is available in over a dozen colors including watermelon, khaki, green apple, celery, winter sky, dijon, matte black, chocolate, rose quartz and oatmeal.
For the new grad who wants to get Away. The luggage brand’s Bigger Carry-on suitcase holds 4-7 days worth of clothing and is available in white, black, coast blue, navy blue, olive green, sea green, orange sorbet, red, pink and gray.
Smart watches are great, but there’s nothing like a classic timepiece. This Michael Kors watch features a 44mm dial, stainless steel case and black dial.
It’s not easy crossing the finish line. Gift your grad with a funny T-shirt that expresses just how it feels to pass all of your classes and walk the graduation stage. This cotton tee is available in 10 different colors and in sizes ranging from S-3X Large.
For the post-grad in need of a new computer, MacBooks are among the best on the market. This 2024 model is equipped with a 13-inch display screen and the Apple-designed M3 chip offering a faster and more improved CPU, GPU and machine learning performance (256 GB). Apply the instant coupon to save $100 off at Amazon.
If you happen to know a grad who needs a new smartphone, the S24 and S24+ are on sale at Samsung.
A comfortable office chair is imperative to promoting overall back health. This chair is one of the more affordable, and highly-rated grad gift ideas on our list. It features an ergonomic design with an adjustable, swivel seat and a weight capacity of 275 pounds.
