26 Great Graduation Gifts (That Happen to Be on Sale)

Any new adult home will likely be in need of a nice set of drinking glasses, and these are our top picks. They’re made from tempered glass (so hot liquids work too) and have a classic, timeless design that looks great at dinner parties.

An initial necklace is a fun gift for middle- or high-school graduation, especially in this bubble-letter style made from gold-plated brass.

Or a delicate version in 18K gold.

One of our favorite colanders (and part of our Kitchen Hall of Fame) will make a great gift for the grad whose kitchen expertise starts and ends at boiling pasta.

A citrusy, floral, garden-y scent to mask any bad odors in the dorm.

A multi-chopper is an easy alternative to a fancy knife set, especially for an incoming college freshman. This one has eight different blades for dicing, slicing, shredding, and more.

Our top pick for bath mats is on sale in all 17 of the colorways (both neutral and bold). It’ll spruce up the bathroom in a new grad’s first rental.

One of our best-in-class pillows is nearly half off for a set of two. And whether your grad is moving into a dorm or a new apartment, they’ll appreciate having cushy, comfortable pillows on their bed.

This vintage-style cooking timer will look fun in any kitchen — and help reduce their dependency on their phone timer.

Silk pillowcases feel luxurious, help reduce hair breakage, and look expensive (even if they’re used on a twin XL in a triple dorm room).

They’ll never buy this themselves, but if they’re a new college grad moving into their own place, a salad spinner will come in handy. This one will last forever and can wash fruit, too.

One of our best air purifiers: It’s quiet, well constructed, and currently under $100.

Air fryers come up extremely frequently on students’ wish lists, according to writer Bella Druckman (who’s written many guides on the subject). This air fryer (our No. 1 pick) will get them years of use. The clear window, wide basket, and easy-to-use touchscreen are just a few favorite features.

A new home or dorm room can never have too many cozy blankets, and this one’s neutral shade will match with any décor. Plus it’s machine washable in case of any party spills.

Incoming freshmen and graduating seniors alike need a good pair of sound-canceling headphones for noisy roommates and all-night study sessions. These Soundcore Pros are one of our top picks.

If you want something more personalized than an initial necklace, this nameplate necklace can be engraved with a name or monogram.

An elegant perfume works if they’re starting high school, college, grad school, or a new job.

Give them the gift of a sweet treat any time they want it.

If ice cream isn’t their thing, gift them the Ninja Slushi instead — it makes any frozen drink (alcoholic or not) at the press of a button.

One of the best hair dryers, complete with three attachments, is $150 off and easy to store in a dorm room or small apartment.

Any college grad will be happy to have a hands-off cleaning device; this one vacuums and mops so their home will always be spotless.

A rice cooker is a smart gift for anyone new to cooking. It’s easy to use and means they won’t just be eating instant noodles for every meal.

A nice leather tote will go a long way for interviews and starting a new job.

This well-made stockpot — which comes with an insert for easily cooking and draining pasta — will stay with them from their current starter home for years to come.

Or gift them a set of cookware with everything they need — two frying pans, a saucepan, a sauté pan, and a casserole pan, plus a spatula and slotted spoon.

For a truly big-ticket gift, this cordless Dyson vacuum is currently $100 off and slim enough to be stored in even the tiniest of apartments.