37 Graduation Gifts That They’ll Never Return For Store Credit

“What, like it’s hard?” When it comes to famous fictional graduates, Elle Woods is one of the most iconic. Made from 100% super soft preshrunk cotton unisex, you don’t even have to worry about the shirt shrinking in the wash. 

This inspirational wall art comes in a customizable, eco-friendly wooden frame, gesso coating, a shatterproof acrylic cover, and a hanger, so all you need is a hammer and a nail to stick it up on your wall. 

Pulling all-nighters and cramming for exams can take a toll on your skin. So a luxury skin care tool makes a perfect graduation gift. The NuFACE Trinity is the current “It Girl” device that beauty industry experts are obsessed with. It’s a microcurrent facial toning device that you glide over your face to help improve facial contour and reduce appearance of fine lines.

A designer leather backpack makes a perfect present for a graduate who has gone years with the same beat up, old backpack. This one from Mansur Gavriel is a splurge, but it’s a great choice if you’re going in on a group gift.

When you’re in college, you don’t necessarily have the funds to buy luxury beauty brands. So treat your favorite recent grad to this fabulous Chanel eyeshadow palette, she deserves it.

Nothing says “I’m in college” like ramen noodles. This ramen clock makes the perfect dorm room decor for any college freshman.

This “adulting kit” includes essentials you need to face the real world like a lint roller, coasters, a stain remover and laundry guide.

If your friend loves Friends and is graduating, we can’t think of a more perfect gift than this personalized mug. You get to choose the name and the message too!

You can customize this map print with the name and exact location of any college. It’s perfect for a high schooler entering college, or a sentimental gift for a college grad to hang in their first real apartment.

If you’re shopping for a law school graduate with a sense of humor, give them this cheeky needlepoint pillow from Jonathan Adler.

This gift set comes in a tiny Away suitcase and is filled with travel items like lip balm, sunscreen, face serum, cleansing wipes and a cute little “wander” pin for whatever your graduate’s next adventure may be.

This congrats candy bento box from Sugarfina comes with three of their best sellers: Rainbow Bears, Sparkle Pops and Chocolate Confetti. Sometimes the best way to celebrate is by eating some splurge-y candy. 

These customized university pillows are a perfect way to show school spirit. Give this to a high school student entering college or a graduate who wants a memento of their university years.

When you graduate, the possibilities seem endless. Encourage your favorite recent grad to dream big with this “The Magic Is In You” Wellness Journal. 

Adult life can be stressful. So give your favorite recent graduate a weighted blanket, which can help promote restful sleep and reduce anxiety, thanks to the gentle pressure it puts on your body (kind of like the comfort of a full-body hug).

Upgrade your recent graduate’s Ikea dinnerware (although, nothin’ wrong with Ikea), with this fancy gilded dinnerware. You can customize and choose from different sized plates for different prices, but a set of 4 dinner plates is $70.

When you move into your first apartment after graduating, it’s time to upgrade your appliances. Give them this beautiful Smeg toaster that’s both useful and a statement piece.