32 College Graduation Gift Ideas for Her to Celebrate the Big Day

1. iPad Air

Amazon

We don’t know how we lasted so long without an iPad. We bought one after college and literally use it every single day. It’s perfect for taking notes at work and is super convent to carry around in our purse during the day—without having to lug around a computer from room to room.

2. Amazon Gift Card

Amazon

There isn’t anything much better than an Amazon gift card. We were gifted several of these after graduating and they were such an amazing gift. We used them to help buy things for our new apartment before we started our new job.

3. Inez Initial Necklace

Oak and Luna

If you’re looking for a super special personalized gift, then this Inez Initial Necklace is a great option. We love how you can customize the initials for your sister, bestie or daughter. 

Plus, the addition of the diamond in the middle makes this gift all the more spectacular.

4.  Beis Work Tote

Nordstrom

One of the first things we asked for post-grad was this Beis Work Tote. We’ve had ours for several years and still use it every single day. It fits everything we need for the work day — our laptop, snacks, personal items and more. We can’t say enough good things about it!

5. Smeg Espresso Machine

Williams Sonoma

Our aunt gifted us a SMEG espresso machine after college and it is possibly the best gift we could have received.

We can’t go a day without a latte and the fact that we can make it at home helps us save so much money. Not to mention, the retro design is so adorable and it come sin so many cute colors.

6. Smeg Mini Tea Kettle

Amazon

If your bestie, sister or daughter prefers tea over coffee then this Smeg Tea Kettle is a great gift for them. Within minutes it has water boiling at the perfect temperature for tea. Smeg also sells this larger tea kettle that’s great for boiling more water.

7. Visa Gift Card

Target

We love receiving Visa gift cards for just about any occasion. These cards are great for helping you get settled in a new apartment, moving to a new city or starting your first job post-grad.

8. LifePlanner

Erin Condrin

We’re convinced there isn’t a better planner out there besides Erin Condrin. When they design their planners, they think of every little detail — from the durability of the planner, to dated monthly and weekly spreads, and the special features to help you reach your goals. It’s all there!

What’s also so great is that you can completely customize the planner to what you would prefer based on your your lifestyle. How cool is that?

9. Homesick Candle

Homesick

We are obsessed with Homesick Candles!

This company creates candles that capture the nostalgic smell of a city, state, celebration or moment in time. This would be a perfect college graduation gift idea for her, because you can choose a scent based on the city she’s moving too, graduating from or for the celebration she has ahead.

10. Macbook Air

Amazon

There’s nothing quite like a MacBook. When we upgraded our old Macbook to a new one post-grad, it made all the difference. It really solidified a fresh start as we took on our new jobs.

This is a splurge gift, so if you’re looking for something to congratulate your daughter for her accomplishments, this would be a great gift to consider.

11. Beats Powerbeats Wireless Headphones

Amazon

While so many people talk about AirPods, we are super fans of these Beats Wireless Headphones. 

Unlike AirPods, they stay secure in your ears no matter your activity — whether you’re walking to work, working out or taking a work phone call. Plus, the sound quality is unmatched! 

12. Beis Large Check-In Roller

Revolve

We absolutely love our Beis luggage. They think of everything when it comes to designing a suitcase that’s perfect for traveling. One of our favorite features is the weight indicator, which tells you whether or not your bag is over 50 lbs.

13. Barefoot Dreams Blanket

Nordstrom

Give the gift of cozy luxury for the grad in your life! 

We are quite obsessed with Barefoot Dreams blankets. They are so cozy and perfect for cuddling up in after a long day at work or relaxing on the weekend.

14. Personalized Travel Case

Mark & Graham

We love going to Mark & Graham for super adorable personalized gifts. This personalized travel case would be such a great gift for a college grad who’s moving to a different city or likes to travel. It’s perfect for storing small accessories and cosmetics.

15. Initial Journal

Papeir

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for your best friend, sister or daughter, then this Initial Journal is a great gift idea. 

Stepping out into adulthood is hard enough as it is, so having a place to vent or document successes, goals and dreams is a must. 

16. Milk Bar Truffles

Milk Bar

You can never go wrong with gifting delicious treats!

Milk Bar is one of our favorite bakeries based in New York. What’s so neat is that you can have the treats sent anywhere in the country. They are known for their truffles and we can say that we’ve tried every single flavor and they are some of the tastiest desserts we’ve ever had.

17. Coach Ergo Purse

Coach

Looking for a fun, girly gift to give a grad? A cute, fun purse to take with her into a new phase of life will give her confidence to embrace the day. 

We also love how the bows on this purse make it an even more unique piece to wear every day. 

18. Satin Pillowcase

Kitsch

We are obsessed with our satin pillow case. Plus they are super popular right now.

Not only do they make your hair feel softer and improve your skin complexion, but they are also super comfortable to sleep on as well.

This is a perfect, affordable college graduation gift to give a friend or daughter who loves their beauty sleep (literally-lol).

19. Stanley Tumbler

Stanley

Stanley Tumblers are super trendy right now for people of all ages, but if the grad in your life doesn’t have one by now, they definitely should.

We take ours just about everywhere we go. They are great for making sure your drink enough water during the day.

20. Apple Watch

Amazon

Our first big investment in ourselves after college was getting an Apple Watch, and to be honest, it is possibly one of our favorite purchases ever. 

Not only does it help us stay organized, but it also is super helpful alerting us of messages and emails coming in when we can’t have our phone on us. Plus, it’s great to have to track steps and get in a workout during the day as well.

21. Hatch Alarm Clock

Amazon

We swear Hatch Alarm Clocks helps to make you a morning person. They are seriously the best!

There are so many amazing features it offers from, helping you go to sleep with white noises gently wakes you up with a sunrise alarm clock, and gives you the option to customize a wake-up and go-to-bed routine setting.

22. Soft Cotton Sateen Core Sheet Set

Brooklinen

Sleep is so important when you’re transitioning from college life into truly adulting. Even if you’re hustling and not getting as many hours of sleep you’d like, having a cozy bedding set to help you sleep deeply as much as you can is a smart idea. 

That’s why it makes a great college graduation gift idea for her!

23. Bistro Tile Margo Monogram Mug

Anthropologie

We absolutely love the bistro tile collection at Anthropologie, and other people do too, because it’s their most popular mug collection. If the grad in your life is a coffee or tea drinker than this would be a cute and affordable gift to give her.

Pair it with a Starbucks gift card or a bag of coffee for a cute little bundle.

24. Malin + Goetz Strawberry Perfume

Revlove

We believe that perfume gives you the confidence to walk into any room. We recently started using this Strawberry Perfume from Malin + Goetz and it’s quickly become our new favorite scent.

It’s a sweet scent to wear in the day, but it also has very salty notes to wear into the night.

25. Monogram Robe

Mark & Graham

There’s just something so luxurious about putting on a cozy robe after you take a shower. 

We love the cute, pink stripe pattern on this robe and the fact that you can personalize if for the person you’re gifting it to. This would be such a thoughtful college graduation gift idea for a girl who loves self care and “me time” after a long week of work.

26. Personalized Portrait

Etsy

We absolutely love finding unique gifts for friends, and we think that this personalized portrait is a one-of-a-kind gift. 

All you have to do is consult with the Etsy artist, share a friend group picture and answer a few additional questions and the artist gets to work making you a personalized portrait. How fun is that?!

27. Summer Friday Skin Care Set

Revolve

Does your friend, sister or daughter love skin care?

If so, then this Summer Friday skin care sets a perfect college graduation gift idea. It comes with their top-selling products — a Jet Lag Mask, a CC serum, a vitamin C serum, a vitamin C eye cream and mini lip butter balm. Everything you need for refreshed, glowing skin.

28. Veja Sneakers 

Anthropologie

A new pair or lifestyle sneakers will have the grad in your life strutting confidently into her new phase of life. 

We’ve bought and worn just about every type of sneaker over the past several years and Veja sneakers always stand out above the rest. They are so comfortable, cute and durable for every day wear.

29. Solo Diamond Ring

Mejuri

After graduating college a started a tradition to buy a nice piece of jewelry after we hit a professional goal we’d been working for for so long. 

If you’re looking to start a similar tradition with your daughter when she graduates or wanting to give her something really special, then this solo diamond ring would be a great option.

30. College Graduation Print

Etsy

If we could go back in time and gift our besties another gift, it would be this personalized College Graduation Print. 

This stylish map print is a custom piece that she would take with her whoever she went. Whether she hangs it in her work office, in a hallway or in a bedroom at home — it would be a gift that would always mean something.

31. Atomic Habits

Amazon

Are you looking for a motivational book to give the grad in your life?

If so, we highly recommend Atomic Habits. There’s a reason it’s sold over 15 million copies, and that’s because it teaches simple principles to reaching your goals and creating god habits to help you thrive in every area of your life.

32. Personalized Wine Bottle

Etsy

If you love gifting a cute, affordable DIY gift, then a personalized wine bottle is a wonderful option.

All you have to do is buy your favorite wine or champagne, order the personalized label and stick it on the bottle. Pair this with an Amazon Gift Card or a couple of wine glasses for a cute bundle gift.