50 Graduation Gifts They’ll Actually Use (2024)

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If you're a parent, a family member, or even a friend of a Class of 2024 graduate, you might be struggling to pick out a good gift—one that recognizes a lifetime of their hard work and celebrates their achievements.

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Late-night cram sessions call for a light therapy desk lamp, perfect for grads who've moved on to further studies. With customizable color temperature and light intensity, it's a gift that'll shine a bright light on their schoolwork. The best part is that they can choose from seven brightness levels for their preferred comfort.

Who doesn't love a bobblehead? Made of polymer clay, you can customize the bobblehead to look like your graduate, complete with text. You can choose either a stationary head or a classic wobbly bobblehead.

Whether they have a home office or a makeshift workspace, this adjustable office chair could help them with a new remote or hybrid role. It also has ergonomic design and is safe to use on tile, carpet, and wood surfaces.

Give a new grad the gift of slicing and dicing their way into cooking in adulthood with a set of knives. Perfect for their first home and taking on the world one meal at a time.

For your grad's late-night food cravings that require minimal effort, this air fryer will be their saving grace. With little to no oil, a convenient cooking guide to eliminate guesswork, and a nonstick food basket for easy cleanup, this appliance will keep the hangry feelings away.

Inspire your new grad to take the lead with this bestselling book from Brené Brown. In it, she uses research, stories, and examples to answer two frequently asked questions: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?

Whether the graduate in your life is going on to college or work, a dry erase calendar board will help them stay organized and plan out their month ahead. They can make the most of their workspace thanks to this glass dry-erase board that lets them easily write down notes without cluttering their environment.

Nothing says "Let's celebrate" than a bottle of champagne. This fancy champagne comes in a special congratulatory "Cheers to You" gift box. Toast to them completing college or graduate school—they'll definitely feel your appreciation.

Students are notorious for partying at college—overdoing it on beer, not getting enough sleep, surviving on a diet of instant noodles. This clever handbook is the ultimate guide to living a healthy and full college student life.

Inspire their culinary endeavors with this mix of nonstick and stainless steel items, perfect for graduates starting anew. This 6-piece cookware set is a great gift for helping them start up in a new home. High-performing and compact, this set will see them through many breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to come.

Whether they're a high school or college grad, reading is fundamental. This digital gift card is a perfect way for them to pick books either for their studies or just for pleasure. Because it's digital, this is a great choice for last-minute shoppers or those who live far from the grad.

With a name and image like this, these mouthwatering cookies are absolutely irresistible. Chances are, the new grad in your life will probably agree. Luckily, this package comes with 12 of them so everyone can get a taste.

This lined, 168-page notebook is perfect for the grad who likes to journal about their big dreams, or wants to pick up the habit. It measures 10" x 7" and has a pocket on the inside for ticket stubs, receipts, or any little keepsakes.

If they've developed a passion for cooking or need inspiration to try making more dishes, this will be a great fit. This 416-page cookbook from Delish (a Hearst brand) features a variety of recipes.

Even if they exclusively use their phones to check the time, a good watch never goes out of style. Engraved on the back of all these watches is the motto “Live your legacy," just in case your grad needs a little more inspiration for this next life stage.

You know they could use some relaxation after reaching this milestone. That's where this 100 percent Turkish cotton robe comes in. Let them cozy up in style and make them feel as if they're lounging in luxury every morning.

All the look of a luxury designer bag, but without the hefty price tag. They'll love wearing this woven velvet handbag to weekend brunches, dinners with friends, and parties. This might just become their new favorite.

Sometimes the most practical present—and therefore the most used—is a gift card. That way they can get exactly what they need. You can choose the amount of money that's on the card.

If your grad is the type to constantly misplace their phone charger, a wireless one will revolutionize their tech game. This one not only looks sleek on a nightstand or side table but also leaves space for any accessories that might need a home.

They can use these to listen to songs or podcasts they love. "I love all things Beats," Oprah said when picking this item for her Favorite Things 2023 list. "Some of us are over-the-head-headphone people, and if you know one of them, these are the best of the best."