Graduations, whether they be high school or college, start as early as May these days….so it’s time to get planning if you have a grad in your circle, especially if you want something personalized! We’ve got some great ideas for you below and you can always find a Grad gift list on our website at FabList.co.
As always, we aim to provide a variety of price points for these gifts, as we know what one gives their own child may differ from what one gives a distant relative’s child. And, for some families, graduation gifts are ‘bigger deals’ than in other families. So here we go!
Personalized Items:
Photo frame for graduation photos: Engrave with school name and grad date.
Signet Ring, with initial(s): (14k) A lovely keepsake.
Monogrammed Keychain: Silver or Gold.
Bracelet or necklace: Gold plated, with name or initials engraved:
Credit card case: Personalize with silver or gold embossing.
Passport holder: With name or initials.
Personalized luggage tags: Can select in school colors!
Fleece monogrammed blanket: For watching TV and napping.
Personalized Stationery: To write thank you letters for all the grad gifts!
Custom Photo Book: Make a book with pictures from their time at school.
For College (and beyond) Graduation
Elevated, ‘post-college’ backpacks/bags:
- Dagne Dover Backpack: A sleek backpack that is perfect for work and travel!
- Tumi Backpack: For work days or weekends, this compact backpack is well-designed with a dedicated laptop compartment and plenty of pockets.
- Bespoke leather bag: This is a gift they will have forever.
- A great carry-on suitcase: Whether for future work or pleasure travel, a great suitcase is an awesome gift.
A cashmere throw: For their next stage ‘grown-up’ apartment or home.
Another awesome blanket: For their next stage in life.
Portable pizza oven: For their new backyard. Great way to build a new community of friends!
Jewelry: If you want nice jewelry options, see the jewelry blog here.
Kitchen Supplies: Air Fryer, Skillets, Gadgets, Cutlery, almost anything!
Grown Up Towels & Sheets: Help them dump their dorm-room twin XL sheets and start post-grad life with some fresh sheets and towels.
University Campus Artwork/Map: Great keepsake of college towns.
University License Plate Holder: Alumni!
College Cityscape Cocktail Glasses: Show a little school pride with these glasses depicting the alma mater’s campus and logo.
Alarm Clock: When getting up isn’t optional, you need the super loud alarm clock!
For Post-Graduation Travel:
A great carry-on suitcase: Whether for future work or pleasure travel, a great suitcase is an awesome gift.
A waist bag: For safe, hands-free travel.
A night (or more) at an Airbnb: Who doesn’t want this?!
Passport holder: Personalize it with name or initials.
A great backpack/wheeled duffle : Perfect for travel or for moving.
Apple Air Tags: Keeps track of luggage.
Lonely Planet Where to Go When: Great Book for planning travel.
Luggage Scale: Don’t be charged for overweight luggage.
Personalized luggage tags: Can select one in their school colors.
Travel (CLEAR, Priority Pass, Airline specific lounge pass): Great memberships to elevate the travel experience.
Experiences/Misc.
Annual museum pass in the city they will be moving to.
A coupon for a masterclass: They can choose a topic they never would have taken in school.
A new Kindle: Now they have time for free reading.
An experience unlike no other!: Let them choose their next adventure.
Gift certificate to a coffee shop in their new town.
Donation: Donate to the school in the grad’s name.
Braun Shaving Kit: THIS 8-IN-1 CURATED style kit meets all the needs: trim, detail, body groom, precision shave, and trim your ears and nose.
Portable tire pump: This really works great, can live in their car, and will keep them safe!
Tool Kit: Time to start ‘adulting’!
