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36 Useful Graduation Gift Ideas For Every Graduate

These graduation gift ideas are genuinely useful and will show them just how much you appreciate all of their hard work.

After years of hard work, it's finally graduation day. Graduating — whether it's from high school, College, or University, is a milestone achievement to be proud of! If you've gotten an invite to a graduation party or know someone who is graduating, you're probably on the look out for graduation gift ideas that let them know how proud you are of them. 

Graduation gifts can be personal, thoughtful, or something practical they'll use in their every day lives. I've gone through and found the most popular graduation gifts that every graduate will be grateful for.

These are the most useful graduation gifts you'll want to save for the grad in your life.

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Graduation Gifts For Her

Buying a special graduation gift for her can be tough, especially if she seems to have it all. These gift ideas are all popular but also practical, so you know she'll get good use out of them!

She'll love these thoughtful graduation gifts for her.

1. Hatch Alarm Clock

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Help her create the ultimate morning routine with the Hatch Sunrise alarm clock.

2. Stanley Quencher

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This viral tumbler isn't just a trendy fad but is a gift she won't be able to live without!

3. Coach Shoulder Purse

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If you're looking to splurge, you can't go wrong with this stylish Coach bag to elevate her style.

4. Five Minute Journal

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This journal is a wellness essential and universal gift that everyone could use in their daily routine!

5. Rhode Peptide Lip Tint

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If she's a makeup fan, she'll love the Rhode peptide lip tint — the ultimate makeup staple.

6. Personalized Graduation Dish

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This personalized graduation dish is such a sweet and sentimental gift she'll have for years to come.

7. Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette

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These eyeshadow colours are the perfect blend of neutral and warm for a chic every day look. 

8. Chunky Hoop Earrings

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These chunky hoop earrings from Mejuri are perfect for every day wear and are such high quality!

9. Noise-Cancelling Apple Headphones

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These noise-cancelling headphones are trending everywhere and are so good for travel, gym, and commutes around town!

10. Personalized Graduation Plaque

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This is a unique and sentimental gift that she will absolutely adore. It's from the heart and one of those gifts everyone would love to get.

11. Heart Glass

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For a cute gift she'll have for years that's trendy and practical, get her this adorable heart patterned glass from Anthropologie.

12. Initial Necklace

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Statement piece jewelry like this necklace from Mejuri is a favourite and go to gift for her she'll love.

13. Barefoot Dreams Blanket

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Barefoot Dreams has the most plush blankets that are worth the splurge and make for a beloved gift.

14. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

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For a boost of lip hydration and colour, you can't go wrong with this viral lip butter balm.

15. Trendy Diploma Frame

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She'll be so proud to hang her diploma in this trendy and quality frame from Williams Sonoma. 

16. Cozy Pajama Set

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You can't go wrong with a soft, plush pajama set for her. These come in a variety of colors and are perfect for all year wear!

17. Candle Warmer Lamp

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This candle warmer has gone viral and for good reason. It's stylish and creates such a relaxed atmosphere at home.

18. Amika Hair Waver

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Get the ultimate beach waves with this Amika hair waver. It'll give her effortlessly wavy hair and is a worthwhile gift if she styles her hair in waves.

Graduation Gifts For Him

If you're looking for the perfect graduation gifts for him, you'll definitely find something on this list. From trendy tech gifts, to personalized daily essentials, you won't run low on graduation gift ideas for the graduate in your life. 

19. Bose Headphones

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These Bose headphones are a bestseller and have raving reviews. From work outs to traveling, they're a must have.

20. Air Fryer

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The air fryer is one of the most used tools in our kitchen. He'll be able to make quick and easy meals with this handy gift!

21. Personalized Watch Case

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Every guy could use a watch case, but few actually buy one for themselves. The initial makes this a gorgeous, personal grad gift he'll cherish.

22. Personalized Whiskey Dispenser

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Up his bar set up with this unique personalized whiskey dispenser. He'll get such a kick out of pouring his own drinks with this dispenser!

23. Massage Gun

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For a gift he'll truly appreciate, get him this viral massage gun. It comes with different heads and accessories and has top reviews online!

24. Lululemon Duffel Bag

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Every guy can use a duffel bag, whether it's for his weekly gym sessions or travels, this bag will definitely come in handy.

25. 3-in-1 Charging Station

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He'll never get stuck looking for a charger again with this handy 3 in 1 charging station.

26. Fossil Watch

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Spoil him with this sleek and stylish watch from Fossil.

27. Projector & Screen

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He is going to rave about this gift for months! Give him the ultimate gift with this viral projector and screen from Amazon.

28. Personalized Golf Ball Set

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If he's a golfer, this golf ball set is a no brainer. He'll love the personalized element of them!

29. Personalized Leather Wash Bag

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Vamp up his organization with this leather wash bag. It comes with the option to personalize it with his name for a sentimental touch.

30. Shaving Kit

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This is one of those practical gifts he'll use every day so you can't go wrong with this go-to essential!

31. Marshall Bluetooth Speaker

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This is one of the most popular wireless speakers out there, and it's also sleek and stylish so you know he'll display it proudly in his space.

32. Personalized Pint Glass

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Every guy needs a pint glass of his own in his bar, and this one pays tribute to his years of hard work.

33. Personalized Golf Tag Bag

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This golf bag tag doubles as a golf pin holder, so if he loves to golf he'll appreciate this handy and sentimental gift.

34. Personalized Organizer

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Organizing cables is always such an ordeal. Make his life easier with this card and cable organizer.

35. Lululemon Hoodie

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For a wardrobe staple he'll wear all the time, grab him this classic hoodie from Lululemon.

36. Lululemon Jogger Pants

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My husband has a pair of these jogger pants and he wears them every day. They're comfortable, stylish, and so easy to match with.

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