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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 graduate stepping off campus and into the real world, there are plenty of keepsakes to choose from to celebrate their accomplishments.
From personalized photo art to quirky home decor, many of these great graduation gifts offer a personal touch and 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 new apartment with roommates. And, of course, many inspire the young adults 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 35 unique college graduation gifts to celebrate your favorite graduate on one of life's great milestones.
Convertible Laptop Backpack

CYUREAY | $23.99
Personalized Graduation Blanket

The Preppy Ladybug | $45+
Guide Birds

Susan LeVine | $54
Wise Owl Graduation Card

Happy Papercraft Gifts | $9.49+
Collegiate Pouches

Nikki Mull | $36
Artistic Weekender Bag

LOQI | $44.95
Aurora Borealis Pendant

Wood All Good | $105.71+
Past Present Future Bracelet

Beth Lawrence | $52
Chef's Portable Multi-Tool

Gentlemen's Hardware | $29.92
AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker

AeroPress | $33.99
Inspirational Paperweight

Uncommon Goods | $48
Monstera Deliciosa in Planter

The Sill | $49+
“Adulting” Book

Bridget Watson Payne | $9.98
“Things They Don't Teach You In School” Game

Uncommon Goods | $20
“Smells Like Home” Candles

Uncommon Goods | $34
Home Office Lap Desk

LapGear | $34.99
World Traveler Cork Globe

Uncommon Goods | $80+
Falling Bookend

Artori Design | $29.95
Table Top Dry Erase Pad

Three by Three | $7.94
Owl Wings Shawl

Shovava | $40.80
Weekly Planner Pad

Finest Imaginary | $20.18
Personalized Monogram Luggage Tag

The Native Bride | $15.80
The World is Yours Banner

Rayo and Honey | $75
Pocket Maya Angelou Wisdom

Hardie Grant | $9.99
Inspirational Wall Art

apricot+birch | $14
Dandelion Ring

Stampin Off the Path | $10
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera

Fujifilm | $74.85
Hourglass Necklace with Meteorite Dust

Yugen Handmade | $55
Earth Puzzle

Nervous System | $120
College Cityscape Wine Glasses

Josh Seubert | $38
Personalized Wood Cut City Map

FrontierDesignsAK | $136.10+
Compass Bracelet

SNDJ | $11.25+
Color Map Mugs

Candelaria Reymundo Santos and Greg Waloszczyk | $18+
Inspiring Print

PrettyinPrintArtLtd | $28.94+
One Line a Day: A 5-Year Memory Book

Kindah Khalidy | $15.52
This article has been edited and updated. Prices were accurate at time of publishing.
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