45 of the Best Graduation Gifts for Her (2024)

Graduation marks the end of one sentimental life stage and the beginning of the next, making it equal parts inspiring and bittersweet. We all know that everyone’s path is different, but everyone likes to feel cherished on their big day. So take the edge off by showering the new grad with gifts she'll never forget.

Whether she's graduating from high school, college, or graduate school, she can wear some of these gifts for parties surrounded by friends, partners, or work colleagues (hello, jewelry!), or enjoy them in the comfort of her new home (did someone say morning coffee?). No matter what you purchase, she'll feel just as special, whether if she's heading home for a while or plans to jet across the country to start a new job in the near future. The best part? It's not about the material things but, rather, the fact that she'll always have a piece of you with her, no matter where she goes.

We know that finding the right gift for the special person in your life can be intimidating, so we've come up with a list of timeless gifts to help her start this new stage of her life. Think flowers, cupcakes, letters for her to open in the future, a custom campus landscape, stationery, themed M&Ms, and some of Oprah's Favorite Things. Congratulations to those in the graduating class of 2024!

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Get the new grad an embroidered 100 percent cotton pouch featuring her alma mater that she can keep her change in. This gift has a nearly 5-star rating, and each design is drawn by hand.

Every time she glances at her wrist, she'll feel comforted by your support. Pick the motivational saying that will speak to her the most—there are many to choose from.

Get her some themed merch sporting her school's logo! You can choose from different schools, including the University of Michigan (pictured), Clemson University, the University of Alabama, and Pennsylvania State University.

These three pens are a cost-effective way to provide some inspiration in this new stage. She can use them to write down memories in a journal, plan out her week, or brainstorm her goals for the future.

If she's a bookworm, this stainless steel bookmark with her graduation year on it will warm her heart. It comes in both silver and rose gold. Goodbye, textbooks; hello, spring reads!

These congratulatory milk chocolate M&Ms are a creative way to celebrate a new grad with a sweet tooth. You can customize each 12.7 oz. bottle with a label honoring the Class of '24, '25, '26, '27, or '28, and pick a specific tube they'd love.

She can make a variety of smoothies and more in this 600-watt dishwasher-safe mini blender. She can also bring her creation with her, and the stainless steel blade can be taken off.

Say goodbye to wrinkled clothes and hello to sophistication with a press steam iron that's Oprah-approved! It's a grad gift that'll make her look like a pro in the workplace, or dressed to the nines on a night out.

This travel case comes with goodies inside. "This isn’t so much a travel case as it is a treasure chest—with five earring styles we curated to cover every travel need, from day-tripping to black-tie wedding," Oprah said when selecting this item for her Favorite Things 2023. "Plus room for your other essential pieces."

Everyone loves a gift card, but especially when it comes in some whimsical, celebratory packaging! She'll be able to buy some of the items she's been dreaming about.

Gift her a handbag that will give her a boost each time she uses it. “The Queens-born designer behind this It Bag is a star, and his faux-leather unisex tote is big enough to hold a laptop and gets oohs and aahs on city streets,” Oprah said when picking this item for her Favorite Things 2023 list.

You know what they say: Diamonds are a girl's best friend. These 1/5 carat ones are surrounded by 14kt white gold, and will be a sparkly focal point in her wardrobe.

She can never have enough toiletry bags, and this one may become her favorite. This soft, sturdy bag is made of recycled polyester and has a top zip closure, two zip pouches that can be taken out, and a mesh wall pocket on the inside.

This gift is great for the grad in need of some new headphones with phenomenal quality. "I love all things Beats," Oprah said about these. "Some of us are over-the-head-headphone people, and if you know one of them, these are the best of the best."

This light, soft robe comes in a variety of colors, including rose, moss, and dusk. The hidden pockets on the sides also make this option super convenient. It'll become her new go-to.

Just like its title suggests, this 1993 book is a true classic. As she flips through its pages, she'll probably think of everything it took for her to reach this milestone.

This slip-on, stretchy jewelry is a pretty way to congratulate the new grad. The set is available in two tones, silver and gold, and the bracelets can be separated.

Each time she glances down at this 18kt-gold-plated watch, she'll think of you. It features a dial made of mother-of-pearl and a mineral crystal face. A stylish and timeless gift.

This tote—which can can hold a 13" laptop and more—features canvas that's made from 30 recycled plastic bottles. Want to personalize this bag? You can get it embroidered or hand-painted.

Available in three colors and three sizes, this travel case is a thoughtful way for her to take a fond memory of hers on the go. You can also personalize it.