From the practical sheets and towels to fun dorm décor and collegiate merchandise, this collection of graduation gift ideas will guide shoppers in the right direction when buying presents for high school graduates who are bound for college campus life. A gift certificate works too and the recommendations below will help gift givers choose wisely when searching for the perfect store to purchase one.
Dorm Décor Graduation Gift Ideas
High school graduates who will soon be going to college will be planning how to outfit their dorm room. Practical items such as small refrigerators, towels, sheets and desk organizers are welcome gifts. Ambiance is important to many teens as well. Fun dorm decor such as fuzzy rugs, picture frames, throw pillows and curtains can warm up a stark cold dorm room.
Storage containers and baskets in fun colors qualify as dorm décor that is useful and attractive. College bound students will need stackable shelves, crates and totes to store towels, make up, shower accessories, and late night snacks.
Bike Accessories as Graduation Gift Ideas
If a college bound graduate will be attending a college where a bicycle is a necessity, bike accessories will be greatly appreciated. Transporting a bicycle to a college campus might require a mountable bike rack for a car.
Once a college freshman is riding a bike around campus, he or she will need a bike chain lock and a rain jacket for getting to class on wet days. For night riding, reflective tape, reflective clothing, a headlight and taillight make sure that bike riders are visible to car traffic.
Collegiate Merchandise for College Bound Graduates
College bound students will want to flaunt their association with the college they’ll be attending. Clothing such as school logo T-shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas and ball caps will let graduates show their new school spirit.
As well throw pillows, blankets, or even a trash can in school colors or school emblems will be great dorm décor. Small collegiate merchandise novelties such as license plate covers, key chains, mugs, pencils, pens, pencil holders and jewelry can be arranged in a basket or other appropriate container to give a high school graduate headed to college.
A Gift Certificate for Travel or Campus Life
Shoppers who don’t have time to pick out a present or who would rather let a graduate choose an item can purchase a gift certificate. A gift certificate from a nice specialty store or a graduate’s favorite store personalizes the present a bit.
Sharon Luggage and Mori Luggage carry backpacks, luggage, jewelry organizers, umbrellas, rain gear and a variety of items that graduates can use if they are headed to college as well as going on a summer trip. A local bike store gift certificate can allow college bound students to outfit a bike for safety and comfort.
Graduation gift ideas for college bound graduates can be memorable, practical, or just fun depending on the giver and the recipient. Dorm décor, bike accessories, collegiate merchandise and gift certificates are all gifts that will prepare recent high school graduates for campus life in the fall.
Kelly Pfeiffer - Kelly Pfeiffer teaches Positive Discipline workshops to parents and trains child care providers on various child development topics.
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