Graduation gifts
Headphones, a laptop bag, a padfolio for interviews and luggage for what comes next: graduation gift ideas for high school and college grads, stocked by lots of US stores. Prices are compared, so you can see where each costs less.
Tip: Think about where they're headed next: a dorm, a first job or a gap year each calls for different gear.
High school grads
Someone heading to college needs things for a shared room and long days on campus: noise-canceling headphones, a sturdy backpack, a portable speaker, a desk lamp. Check the college's list of banned dorm items before buying anything that heats up.
College grads
A first job or grad school calls for a step up: a leather padfolio for interviews, a watch, a laptop bag that looks professional or luggage for moving cities. A good umbrella or a travel mug covers the new commute.
Keepsakes
A diploma frame, an engraved pen or a photo book from their school years marks the milestone. Order personalized items early in spring, since May and June are busy, and include a note about what you're proud of.
Cash, and something to open
Many families give money or a check at graduation. A small wrapped gift alongside it gives them something to open at the party. Graduation parties run from May through June, so order by early May to cover most of them.
How we pick
We rank by how many shops stock each item — a far better signal of a genuinely good gift than a headline discount, which is the easiest number to fake. Every price is the lowest we can find across the shops that sell it, and we send you straight to that shop. We never take payment to rank something higher.