20 Grad Gifts That Will Help Them Enter Adulthood in Style

Nothing says post-college like luxe bedding.
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For every college student who has slogged through years of essays, lectures, final exams, and dining hall dinners, the end is in sight. That’s right, graduation day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to celebrate the scholars in your life in style. Not sure what to gift the next generation of movers and shakers? That’s where we come in. We’ve gathered the best college graduation gifts on the market right now—from first-apartment must-haves to workplace necessities—to ensure your loved ones’ transition from academia to adulthood is seamless. 

For When the Twin Extra-Long Gets an Upgrade 

Gone are the days when going to sleep meant struggling with ill-fitting sheets and squishing onto a narrow mattress. Once your loved one leaves campus, they’ll need a totally new bed setup. Go big with a Casper mattress (it ergonomically aligns the spine) or opt for the more budget-friendly choice of fresh linen bedding. Your grad will rest easy, even on the night before their first day at work. 

Quince

European Linen Deluxe Bedding Bundle

$304
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Casper

The One Premium Foam Mattress

$899
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Brooklinen

Two-Toned Lambswool Throw Blanket

$249 $187
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Bed Threads

Does-It-All Duvet Insert

$250
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For When the Bathroom Becomes Noncommunal

Nothing screams “college” quite like a grimy tile-and-sink situation, so your graduate will appreciate any upgrade you can provide in the bathroom department. Fluffy towels and a cozy robe will take showers to spa level, while candles and fancy hand soaps will leave the loo smelling like, well, not a dorm room. 

The Citizenry

Aegean Cotton Bath Towel Set

$194 $169
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Boll & Branch

Dream Robe

$149
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Boy Smells

Violet Ends Candle

$44
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D.S. & Durga

Big Sur After Rain Handsoap

$55
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For When the Unlimited Cafeteria Pass Expires

Sure, the dining hall may offer more fried food than one could ever imagine consuming in one sitting, but once your grad gets their own place, culinary possibilities know no bounds. You can’t go wrong by gifting an everyday staple: stainless steel cookware, knives versatile enough to go from smashing garlic to butchering beef, a mini blender for smoothies on the go, and a chopping board that’s nice enough to double as a cheese platter.

Goldilocks

Cookware Set

$175
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Beast

Mini Blender

$99
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Material Kitchen

The Trio of Knives

$225 $195
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Big Night

Large Cutting Board by Fredericks and Mae

$98
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For When Dinner Parties Become the New Frat Parties

Adulthood can be defined as a long series of dinner invitations, so preparing the graduate for post-pandemic hosting is a practical skill they’ll thank you for later. A set of cloth dinner napkins with a youthful twist and ceramic dinnerware (for both pasta parties and midday sandwiches) make up the foundation for any adult kitchen, while quirky serving spoons and a Splatterware bowl create a celebratory vibe.

Hawkins New York

Essential Gingham Dinner Napkin, Set of 4

$38
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East Fork

Starter Set

$520 $426
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Blue Splatter Serving Bowl, Sur La Table

$30
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Serving Friends by Selena Liu, Areaware

$55
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For When the Workplace Replaces the Library

Some of those graduating this year won’t end up working in an office. If that’s the case for your alum, a present to prep their desk at home is the way to go. A coffee machine will ensure they’re amply caffeinated, and noise-canceling wireless headphones are equally essential for blocking out a loud roommate during an important Zoom meeting. Or go all out with a fnacy standing desk that’s sure to set them up for success.  

Williams Sonoma

SMEG Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

$600
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West Elm

Ronan Leather Office Chair

$449
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Branch

Four Leg Standing Desk

$949
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Walmart

Apple AirPods Pro 2

$239 $199
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Julia Stevens

Contributing Editor

Julia Stevens is a Domino contributing editor. Basically, she’s a professional online shopper. She started at Domino as an intern and spent seven years in the style department curating products for our gift guides, trend roundups, and product reviews and on set styling the beautiful homes we get to share. Off hours, you can find her scouting New York’s newest design shops and restyling her shelves



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