Best College Graduation Gifts for Her 2022
Celebrate Her Cap & Gown Day With These Great Gifts
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Graduating from college is a major milestone and an immense accomplishment, and it deserves to be celebrated as such. While the 2021 graduation day experience differs from the norm, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, you can still help the graduating girl in your life reflect on and rejoice the end of her school days and the start of something new. Even if you can’t be with her to pop the bubbly and play the graduation song, you can send her a thoughtful graduation gift to commemorate the momentous occasion.
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The way we see it, a graduation present can go two ways: You can treat her to something sweet and sentimental, or you can get her a practical present that will help her jumpstart her next chapter. Either way, it should reflect her personal interests and plans for the future.
To help con-grad-ulate her on her big day, we curated this gift guide featuring our favorite graduation gifts for women.
Best Graduation Gift Ideas for Women
Move Mountains Necklace
The gift of this Move Mountains necklace is a beautiful way to celebrate her graduation. While its message is particularly fitting for this occasion, its sleek, timeless design means she can wear it for years to come.
$48 at BryanAnthonys.com
Winc Subscription
Whether she is a fan of rosé or cabernet, a Winc subscription is a fun way to toast her big accomplishment. Simply create a wine profile that matches her tastes, and the two of you will be able to continue toasting to her success once a month with a different wine.
Find out more at Winc.com
Dare to Lead – Brené Brown
The perfect read to inspire her to lead responsibly and with conviction as she steps into the career world. If she’s new to Brené Brown’s work she’s sure to be hooked after this.
$10.39 at Amazon.com
Classic Leather Tote Bag
No matter if she’s embarking on a grand Euro trip or starting her first full-time position, a structured leather tote with ample space for a laptop and everyday essentials will see her through for years to come. And for an extra $15, you can add a custom three-figure monogram to the soft Italian leather.
$228 at Cuyana.com
Panasonic Nanoe Salon Hair Dryer
Blowouts are great but they can become pretty expensive over time. With this thoughtful gift, your graduating gal can achieve salon-quality styling right at home every day. Hydrating with an oscillating nozzle to save time and keep the head feeling cool, this model is a definite upgrade from the communal hair dryer she shared with her roommates.
$119.99 at Amazon.com
Gorjana Bespoke Engravable Bracelet
There’s something special about a personalized gift that she could potentially keep/wear forever. This gold bracelet from Gorjana is one such sentimental gift. Featuring an elegant gold chain and an engravable plate along the front, this piece has a minimalist, timeless appeal. Engraving is available for up to 15 characters with four fonts to choose from.
$60 at Gorjana.com
allbirds R&R Sweat Shorts
allbirds
Help her kick back in comfort this summer with the R&R shorts from allbirds. Made from earth-friendly hemp and Peruvian Pima cotton, these shorts are lightweight and breezy – just as her days should be after this big accomplishment.
$68 at Allbirds.com
Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker
Coffee likely played a large role in her college experience, and it’s sure to make a strong appearance in her early working days, too. Thanks to a built-in grinder, this coffee machine prepares an incredibly fresh cup of Joe with minimal input required.
$329.95 at Amazon.com
Book of the Month Club
Now that the recent grad finally has time to read for pleasure her bookshelf might need some replenishment. A subscription to Book of the Month club will allow her to dive into some of the latest and greatest reads on a monthly basis. Each month, the BOTMC team picks five reads to choose from, she can select a read or skip a month at any time.
From $49.99 for 3 months at BookoftheMonth.com
Personalized YETI Rambler
No matter if she’s brewing coffee at home or popping by a cafe on her way to work, this tumbler will keep her beverage hot and prevent spills too. It is available in a wide range of colors and it can become a personalized graduation gift when you add on text or a logo – her grad year or alma mater logo would be perfect fits
$38 at Yeti.com
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Whether commuting, working, or traveling, noise-canceling headphones are a must-have gadget to have on hand. This pair of headphones from Sony are not only comfortable on the ears but they have a 30-hour battery life so she doesn’t need to worry about constant charging.
$348 at Amazon.com
The Bouqs Bouquet
You can never go wrong with the grad gift of a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The Bouqs arrangement of blooms are always made fresh and it has an extensive selection of options.
From $44 at Bouqs.com
iPad Air 2022
Apple
If she’s been using the same laptop since she started working toward her college degree, it might be time for an upgrade. With this sleek, lightweight iPad Air, she can read, browse the web, create graphic sketches, and check social media during her new commute or while chilling on the couch at home.
From $599 at Apple.com
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French Girl Calming Bath Salts
No doubt the road to graduation has come with its fair share of stress. Good news is, she’s crossed the finish line and can now enjoy the taste of success. The even better news is, you can give her the taste of pure bliss with luxe soaking salts featuring four salt varieties and a soothing scent of peppermint and lavender.
$22 at Amazon.com
Bloomscape Indoor Plants
While she might have limited space in her new ‘grown-up’ pad, you can brighten it up with the great gift of a plant. Bloomscape has a wide array of plants to choose from, and many are low-maintenance options that can still thrive indoors.
Find out more at Bloomscape.com
Peter Pauper Press ‘You Got This’ Journal
Peter Pauper Press
If you’re looking for a small yet functional graduation gift for her, a notebook is where it’s at. Whether she uses it as a daily journal or to keep tabs on her post-grad to-dos, it will serve as a nice reminder of your affection and encouragement.
$15.99 at Amazon.com
Amazon Echo Smart Speaker
If she was relying on laptop speakers or flimsy headphones to play her playlists at college, give her the gift of a smart speaker. Not only can she ask Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to do everything from ordering a pizza to dimming the lights, but it has the capacity to fill any room with high-quality sound, too.
$99.99 at Amazon.com
Fire TV Stick 4K
Amazon
Since she might have an actual 4K TV to tune into now, this Fire Stick and voice-activated remote will be put to great use. Whether she wants to tune into Hulu, Amazon Prime or a Workout App she can access it all through the Amazon Fire’s intuitive interface.
$49.99 at Amazon.com
Cook This Book – Molly Baz
Part recipe book, part cooking lesson, this cookbook will allow the new graduate to get some inspiration for meal ideas and learn a thing or two in the process as well. Covering everything from pasta to salad, the book includes QR codes that when scanned take you to instructional videos hosted by Baz.
$19.50 at Amazon.com
Peloton Exercise Bike
This unique gift is definitely a splurge, but compared to the monthly cost of a gym membership, it could actually be a savings opportunity in the long run. With the Peloton, she can get the experience of a high-quality cycling workout right at home. On top of providing access to live classes, it comes packed with several on-demand classes so she can work up a sweat whenever she pleases.
From $1,195 or $38/month at Peloton.com
Partner’s Coffee Subscription
Now that she has a coffee maker, she’s going to need some beans. With a subscription to Partner’s Coffee, she will get a supply of high-quality coffee on the reg featuring innovative flavors like white chocolate and red apple.
From $42 at PartnersCoffee.com
Parachute Home Robe
This soft and breathable, 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton robe from Parachute Home will quickly become her go-to for relaxing after work and padding around her place on the weekends.
$109 at Parachute.com
Michael Kors Watch
A watch has become a popular graduation gift idea for a reason. It’s a ‘timeless’ gift – pun intended – and you can easily personalize it. Michael Kors has a wide array of stylish women’s watches to choose from, from leather to chain link, that can all be engraved.
From $150 at MichaelKors.com
Shutterfly Photo Book
A photo book is a special way to preserve your favorite graduate’s memories. Shutterfly has a selection of photobook sizes to choose from and you can build it yourself or have the Shutterfly system plug all the images in. If you’re shopping for a graduation gift for your girlfriend this gift can easily check off the romance box, too.
Find out more at Shutterfly.com
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sodastream Fizzi One Touch Sparkling Water Maker
Shopping for the gal who’s hooked on La Croix? The Soda Stream will be a welcome addition to her new grown-up kitchen.
$119 at Amazon.com
Champagne
If you’re looking for a quick and easy, yet thoughtful graduation present go for the bubbly. Even if you aren’t going to be at her graduation ceremony, Drizly allows you to ship the champagne right to her door.
Find out more at Drizly.com
Baloo Weighted Blanket
The summer after graduation is the perfect time to get some much-needed rest. Help her ease into a peaceful slumber with this weighted blanket. While its weight reduces stress and anxiety, it is breathable so she doesn’t overheat.
$179 at Huckberry.com
Trunk Club
Since she might be swapping her wardrobe of T-shirts and jeans for pencil skirts and blazers, a subscription to Trunk Club will allow her to upgrade her wardrobe effortlessly. With this service, she will connect with a personal stylist and receive a curated collection of clothing selected to suit her taste.
Find out more at TrunkClub.com
Instant Pot Duo Plus
The practical gift of an Instant Pot will help ensure she has a decent meal at the end of a hectic day. Ideal for everything from rice to soup, this gadget does the work of nine different appliances. It prepares meals up to 70 percent faster than the standard cooking method and keeps dishes warm for up to 10 hours.
$119.99 at Amazon.com
Alo Yoga
If she hit up her college’s fitness facilities before, give her the opportunity to get her sweat on at home with a subscription to Alo Yoga. For just $20 a month she will have unlimited access to meditation, yoga, and fitness classes.
$20/month at AloYoga.com
Away Carry-On Suitcase
All grads deserve a little adventure. Even if her plans to jet-set around the globe are on hold at the moment, a good piece of luggage is key. Stylish, lightweight, practically unbreakable, and equipped with a built-in removable charger, and a lifetime guarantee, the Away is hard to beat.
$225 at AwayTravel.com
Get ready to celebrate the new grad with one of these thoughtful graduation gifts for women and a few kind words of encouragement.
