55 Great Gifts For the Freshly Minted Graduate (2024)

Smartphone, smartwatch, smart earbuds—his smart gadget collection will grow and grow, but his charger cable collection needn't with this handy pad.

A stylish watch, this one courtesy of a classic, entry-level design, is a minimalist accessory that will look good and go with anything. No need to break the $200-barrier for the kid's first automatic timepiece.

No more Jansport backpacks for this kid—he's a working man now. Or hopefully he soon will be, and a professional-looking commuter pack from Everlane will help. Made from recycled materials, it has room for a laptop, books, water bottles, and plenty more.

Don't understate the keepsake value of a Montblanc pen. Using it says professionalism at work and good taste at lecture hall.

And when he's on the go (or just keeping the volume down), these will help. While the price is controversial, AirPods Max really does have the punches. Classically cool.

This cookbook was written by a father to his children when they went off to college, offering the 12 most essential recipes they need to know as adults. You don't know how to cook until you've read this.

Honestly, it's easier this way. You're happy, he's happy. Plus, it comes in a cute lil box.

He'll lose his keys, his laptop, his luggage. With a pack of AirTags, at least he won't call you to complain about it.

Upgrade his wake up with the Loftie Alarm Clock that's packed with sleep tools. He'll never want to hear iPhone's alarm again.

A beautiful pocket-sized organizer for when he gets that first big job. Plus, he can refill it every year, so he can hold onto it for the rest of his days.

The best affordable carry on for whatever far flung graduation trip he has planned.

Now that he's graduated, his drinks repertoire should evolve beyond Jack and co*ke.

Pulling out an overstuffed wallet is never a good move. He's going to need a proper cardholder.

We want to take care of him, but sooner or later, he'll need to take care of himself. This first aid kit comes with everything he'll need, from simple bandages to more complex healing solutions.

Varsity jackets won't do anymore—they've never done, frankly. Enter the waxed trucker jacket, a blend of Western pedigree and age-like-fine-wine quality. He'll end up looking like Ryan Gosling and Judd Nelson in no time.

Growing up is understanding that socks really do make great gifts. Post-grad him will appreciate that. These high-quality sets will stand the test of time; odds are he'll be able to give a pair to his own son one day.

Add some badass quote like “Even a pandemic can’t stop me” to really boss it up.

He'll be well on his way.

Part of being an adult is having a printer. This one is small, and sleek enough for wherever they end up. Plus, it can print photos right off his phone!