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It's almost summer, which means that graduation season is officially upon us. If you're looking for an above-average way to congratulate that special graduate in your life, these creative gifts are sure to get you on the honor roll! Whether you're shopping for a high school graduate who is becoming a young adult or a college grad stepping off campus and into the real world, there are plenty of options to choose from.
From personalized photo art to quirky home decor, many of these great graduation gifts offer an imaginative way to celebrate the big day. Others—including a handy tool and a how-to book about “adulting”—prepare them for life on their own, whether they're moving into a dorm room or their very first apartment. And, of course, many inspire them to spread their wings and explore, like the wise owl scarf and an Earth puzzle.
No matter what you're looking for, this list makes coming up with a unique graduation gift as easy as a, b, c.
Here are 36 unique gifts to celebrate your favorite graduate on their special day.
“Koalafied” Coffee Cup
![Graduation Mug](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/creative-graduation-gifts-update-6.jpg)
mhuglife | $14.51+
Convertible Laptop Backpack
![Laptop Backpack](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-11-e1684453078539.jpg)
CYUREAY | $29.99
Personalized Graduation Blanket
![Personalized Graduation Blanket](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-10.jpg)
The Preppy Ladybug | $54.90+
Custom Graduation Photo Art with Frame
![Framed Graduation Photo Art](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-8-e1684453103489.jpg)
Minted | $25+
Wise Owl Graduation Card
![3D Owl Graduation Card](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pop-up-graduation-owl.jpg)
Happy Papercraft Gifts | $10.97+
“Adulting” Coffee Mug
![Adulting Mug](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-1-e1684453127324.jpg)
Uncommon Goods | $15
Artistic Weekender Bag
!['The Great Wave' Recycled Weekender Bag](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-9.jpg)
LOQI | $44.95
Aurora Borealis Pendant
![Northern Lights Resin Pendant](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/northern-lights-resin-pendant.jpg)
Wood All Good | $87.92+
Past Present Future Bracelet
![Past Present Future Bracelet](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-6.jpg)
Beth Lawrence | $52
Chef's Portable Multi-Tool
![Detachable Kitchen Stainless Steel Multi Tool](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/kitchen-multi-tool.jpg)
Gentlemen's Hardware | $32.62
AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker
![Aeropress Coffee](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/congrats-grad-gifts-2021-4.jpeg)
AeroPress | $39.99
Keepsake Library
![The Graduate Keepsake Library](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-3-e1684453172185.jpg)
Uncommon Goods | $69+
Inspirational Paperweight
![Babe Ruth Inspirational Paperweight](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-7-e1684453190723.jpg)
Uncommon Goods | $45
Monstera Deliciosa in Planter
![Potted Monstera Plant by The Sill](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/the-sill-monstera.jpg)
The Sill | $78
“Adulting” Book
![Books for Graduates](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/creative-graduation-gifts-update-7.jpg)
Bridget Watson Payne | $14.95
“Things They Don't Teach You In School” Game
![Things They Don't Teach You in School Game](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-12.jpg)
Uncommon Goods | $20
“Smells Like Home” Candles
![Creative Graduation Gifts Graduation Presents Graduation Present Ideas](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/creative-graduation-gifts-13.png)
Uncommon Goods | $34
Home Office Lap Desk
![Home Office Lap Desk](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/laptop-office-lap-desk.jpg)
LapGear | $36.70
World Traveler Cork Globe
![World Traveler's Cork Globe](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-5.jpg)
Uncommon Goods | $80+
Falling Bookend
![Falling Bookend by Artori Design](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/falling-bookend-artori-design.jpg)
Artori Design | $29.95
Table Top Dry Erase Pad
![Table Top Dry Erase Board](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dry-erase-table-top.jpg)
Three by Three | $10.75
Weekly Planner Pad
![Weekly Planner](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/congrats-grad-gifts-2021-7.jpg)
Finest Imaginary | $21.53
The World is Yours Banner
![The World Is Yours Banner](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/congrats-grad-gifts-2021-1.jpeg)
Rayo and Honey | $75
Pocket Maya Angelou Wisdom
![Inspiration from Maya Angelou](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/maya-angelou-wisdom-book.jpg)
Hardie Grant | $9.99
Inspirational Wall Art
![Inspirational Wall Art](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/inspirational-wall-art.jpg)
apricot+birch | $18+
Owl Scarf
![Owl Scarf](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wheat-owl-bird-scarf-shovava-e1684453226629.jpg)
Shovava | $62+
Dandelion Ring
![Dandelion Ring](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/congrats-grad-gifts-2021-9.jpg)
Stampin Off the Path | $12.20
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera
![Instax Camera](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/congrats-grad-gifts-2021-6.jpg)
Fujifilm | $67
Hourglass Necklace with Meteorite Dust
![Hourglass Necklace Filled with Meteorite Dust](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yugen-tribe-spacetime-necklace.jpg)
Yugen Handmade | $55
Earth Puzzle
![Earth Jigsaw Puzzle by Nervous System](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/earth-puzzle-nervous-system-e1684453247996.jpg)
Nervous System | $120
College Cityscape Wine Glasses
![College Cityscape Wine Glasses](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/graduation-gifts-4-e1684453269253.jpg)
Josh Seubert | $35
Personalized Wood Cut City Map
![Personalized Wood City Map](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/personalized-wood-city-map.jpg)
FrontierDesignsAK | $194.43+
Compass Bracelet
![Creative Graduation Gifts Graduation Presents Graduation Present Ideas](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/creative-graduation-gifts-3.jpg)
SNDJ | $13.72+
Color Map Mugs
Inspiring Print
![World is Your Oyster Inspirational Poster](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/world-is-your-oyster.jpg)
PrettyinPrintArtLtd | $28.62+
One Line a Day: A 5-Year Memory Book
![One Line a Day Memory Book](https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/congrats-grad-gifts-2021-2-e1684452733184.jpg)
Kindah Khalidy | $16.95
This article has been edited and updated.
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