30 Gift Ideas For College Professors That Will Get You An A+ In Gift-Giving

College professors work way past office hours, staying up late grading papers, and so they deserve their beauty rest. Give them this ultimate “Dream Set” from Blissy that includes a silk pillowcase, a silk sleep mask, and silk hair ties.

Educators are selfless, devoting their life’s work to teaching others. So give them a big, indulgent box of chocolates that they don’t have to share with anyone else. These goodies include an assortment of truffles plus a bag of peppermints to get them into the holiday spirit, even during finals week.

Professors may not be going into campus, but they still have countless Zoom calls. Since we can’t get to the salon as often these days, give them a self-care gift in the form of a luxury hair tool, like this “Le Duo 360 Airflow Styler” from L’ange. Hurry though, because these babies sell out like hot cakes!

Since some of the best gifts for college professors involve self-care, consider something that’ll help them unwind after a long day. Tea is the obvious choice, but go for something more original and give your prof this luxury chocolate CBD “Dream Powder.” It’s a healthy version of hot chocolate that helps your mind and body relax and prepare for sleep. Wrap this up with the “Read the syllabus” mug, above, for a truly memorable present.

You can’t have a list of gift ideas for college professors that doesn’t include a set of cheeky writing utensils. Give these pencils to your favorite grammar police officer. They come with fun sayings like, “You lost me at your beautiful,” “To serve and correct,” and “*You’re.”

Fancy socks aren’t typically something we buy for ourselves, so they make great gifts. They’re also a quick and easy way to jazz up an outfit, even on mornings when they’re running late before class. Bonus: each Sock Candy gift set comes cutely packaged with a little bag of salt water taffy included.

The pages of this wellness journal have prompts for goals and intentions, gratitude check-ins, space for logging in sleep and water intake, and more. And you can personalize the cover with their name or an inspirational quote of your choice.

We’re all more than ready to say goodbye to 2020, so everyone will appreciate a 2021 planner. It makes a worthy gift idea for your professor because it’ll help them keep track of their ever-changing schedule. Further, this bound book is beautiful and large pages are easy to write in — there are even stickers in the back to add a fun touch to special reminders. In addition to to-do lists, hopefully they can fill it with more social engagements this year.

If you don’t know what to get your favorite professor, you can’t go wrong with a classic. These chocolate caramel apples are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and just the fuel they’ll need to get through a paper grading sesh that lasts til midnight.

This Book Lover’s Journal is ideal for bibliophiles who want to keep track of their favorite reads. It includes a mini pencil, library-themed bookmark, and an Official Borrowed Book Log so their beloved novels never go missing again. It’s also neatly packaged in a drawstring bag, making it wonderfully giftable, especially if you present it alongside a brand new book. 

This kit comes with everything you need to survive the WFH experience—from a “Do Not Disturb” sign to a conference call bingo game. Heck, you might want to pick one up for everyone else on your list, too.

You’ve heard of bath bombs, but CBD bath bombs are on an entirely different level. They give you an all-over body relaxation experience, and they’re the perfect way to say “I know you are overworked, and you deserve a break.”

Since we can’t get to the spa that easily these days, give your favorite educator a “spa in a box” with this luxury gift set from Susanne Kaufmann. This brand is known for its top-notch bath products, making it a great gift for stressed-out professors.

Puzzles are bound to be a popular gift this season, and the recipient will love pulling one out in their downtime. This 1,000-piece puzzle features some of history’s most empowering women, perfect for your favorite Women’s Studies professor.

This stainless steel water bottle is a perfect gift for overwhelmed professors because it’s twofold: It’ll keep them hydrated and give them the much-needed reminder that hey, it’s okay, you’re doing great. It’s sort of like a pep talk in a bottle, if you will.

After a long day of lectures, grading papers, and faculty meetings, professors deserve to let their hair down and relax a little. Give them this “It’s 5’Oclock” gift set that comes with everything you need to have the happiest hour.