Best Gifts for College Graduates

After all that hard work and years of study, say well done graduating from college with a gift card from Kroger. If you’re looking to treat someone special to a college graduation gift, we can help. Find them something personal that you know they’ll love or let them pick something for themselves from their favorite stores.

We’ve gathered some of our top college graduation gift ideas to help inspire you. Make someone’s graduation that bit brighter today. 

1. Coffee maker

Perhaps your college graduate friend is used to long hours of study and has really got into their coffee to help power them along? A coffee maker makes a great college graduation gift to treat the coffee lover you want to congratulate. Pick one up at Marshalls.

2. Noise-cancelling headphones

Headphones have come a long way and most headphones today are Bluetooth-enabled. If your college graduate friend prefers retro rather than in-ear, then noise-canceling headphones will help them listen, learn and exercise on the go while removing all background sounds. Target offers a great selection.

3. Tile Pro

Help someone keep track of all their important items like keys, backpacks, and wallets with this powerful tracking tool. Bluetooth Tile Pros are water-resistant up to 400 ft range, have a loud ‘alarm’ ring, and have up to a one-year replaceable battery. A handy device and one of the great college graduation gifts for her or him. eBay stock the Tile Pro.

4. Air Fryer

Help your college graduate build new skills in the kitchen. Air fryers can help use less energy while making delicious meals quickly and conveniently. Perfect as a college graduation gift, or a moving-in gift if your graduate is heading somewhere exciting after college. Explore Wayfair and Kohl’s for their wide range of appliances.

5. Wine glasses

Graduating certainly calls for a celebration, so some special wine glasses can make for useful college graduation gifts. With so many styles, colors, and sets to choose from, find a set as unique as your friend or loved one. Shop HomeGoods, Kirkland's, and Pottery Barn to make them smile.

 6. Dinnerware set

After graduating, people often start branching out to their own places where they can spread out and host family and friends. A nice dinnerware set is a great way to celebrate the start of a new chapter, ideal for throwing dinner parties and entertaining. We recommend somewhere with a wide range of high-quality and stylish homeware, such as T.J. Maxx.

7. Briefcase

Now that your graduate friend has passed their courses, they might be on the hunt for their dream job, heading to meetings, or starting a new project. A briefcase will help them look the part and carry all their essentials. At any age, it’s one of the best college graduation gifts for anyone . Check out retail stores for Nordstrom gift cards and Bloomingdale’s gift cards.

8. Cheese board 

Whether your friend is a cheese fiend or prefers sweet treats over savory, a cheese board can take many shapes. Give your graduate a sophisticated cheese board to accompany drinks and entrées. The sky is the limit when it comes to cheese boards, you can personalize them, get them in wood, slate, glass, and more. Head to Crate and Barrel or Kohl’s.

Send College Graduate Gifts

Celebrate the milestone of finishing college with the perfect present. Find suitable college graduation gifts and show them how proud you really are. Whatever your budget, buying a gift card from Kroger means you can show them you’ve thought of something special. It’s a great way to let your friend or loved one put their own stamp on their gift or choose their accessories.

For more ideas for college graduation gifts, visit the Kroger Gift Card Mall for gift cards from hundreds of top brands.