Natural and red canvas tote with lobster and star patches on a sailboat, a graduation gift idea

Graduation Gift Ideas: Personalized Gifts for High School and College Grads

Graduation is a big milestone, and the best graduation gifts celebrate what they accomplished and where they are headed next. Personalized totes and sweatshirts do both. Here are our favorite graduation gift ideas for high school and college grads.

For high school grads heading to college

  • A college crewneck: use 2 letter patches for their new school's initials. More ideas in our college gift guide.
  • A dorm-ready tote: their initials plus a patch from their hometown so home is always close.

For college grads starting their careers

  • A work tote: a polished canvas tote big enough for a laptop, with a simple 2-letter monogram.
  • A new city crewneck: moving to New York or LA? A patch for their new city is a fun welcome.
Natural and green tote with horse, Nantucket pennant, clover and star patches
A clover and a star to wish them luck on what comes next.

Lucky charm gifts for the next chapter

A horseshoe, a clover or a star patch is a sweet way to wish them luck. Pair with their initials for a gift that says "we are proud of you."

Graduation gifts for friend groups

Matching crewnecks with each friend's initials are a great way to remember senior year, especially if everyone is heading in different directions.

Gifts for teachers and mentors

Graduation is also a great time to thank the teachers and coaches who helped along the way. A tote with their initials is a thoughtful, useful thank-you.

Graduation gift tips

  • Order ahead of graduation season. Every piece is made to order and ships in 7 to 10 business days.
  • Pair with a card. A handwritten note inside a tote makes the gift.
  • Bundle for free shipping on orders over $75.

Shop personalized gifts or see more custom gift ideas.

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