45 Unique Graduation Gifts to Get Them Excited for the Real World

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it's truly been an unprecedented year. Events of all kinds from weddings to traditional graduation ceremonies have been effected. Some schools have pivoted to Zoom-style video graduations and some are slowly introducing forms of IRL ceremonies. Either way, the college grad in your life deserves to feel special for the incredible achievements they've made over the past four (or more, no judgement!) years.

Whether you can be there with your college grad in person or you need something sweet shipped quickly to them via Amazon Prime, we have a multitude of top college graduation gift ideas. Regardless of personality, it's safe to say that pretty much any college grad would appreciate practical gifts they can use as they embark on their journey to "the real world." From cooking gadgets that they can use to expand their culinary efforts beyond the old meal plan or can of Spaghettios, to home office gear to embark on a work-from-home journey, this list covers it all. Or, if you're on a budget, you can never go wrong with a personalized college graduation gift or sentimental card straight from heart.

No matter your recipient's style, we have a present in mind they'll love. Read on to get inspired by our top picks for the best college graduation gifts for anyone this year.