Top Graduation Gift Ideas To Celebrate New Beginnings

Graduation season is here, and with it comes the opportunity to celebrate one of life’s most exciting milestones. Whether it’s high school, college, or graduate school, each walk across the stage marks the beginning of a new chapter and it deserves to be honored with intention and care.

At Marigold & Grey, we believe that a great graduation gift box is more than just a congratulatory gesture. It’s a curated expression of encouragement, pride, and excitement for what lies ahead.

From job interviews to first apartments to setting up that new workspace, our graduation gift collection is designed to match the unique paths today’s grads are taking. Below, we’ve rounded up our top gifting picks that strike just the right balance of luxury, usefulness, and heartfelt celebration.

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Team M&G loves to celebrate milestones and graduation day is certainly an accomplishment worth celebrating! A thoughtful gift to celebrate their new beginning and honor all of their hard work is sure to be appreciated long after they’ve tossed their cap.

If you are shopping for a unique and memorable gift for the graduates in your life, shop our collection of ready-to-ship graduation gifts that we’ve curated just for this exciting next chapter. And with hand written gift notes included in every order, our gifts are as convenient and easy to send as they are appropriate for the occasion. 

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Graduation Gift Idea: ‘Graduation Day’

Celebrate their academic achievement in style with our signature ‘Graduation Day’ gift set. This gender neutral gift box perfect for him or her is a timeless tribute to the graduate who’s just crossed the finish line, whether that be high school, college or grad school.

Best-selling book ‘The Last Lecture’ anchors this gift set and offers important life lessons as they embark on this next chapter of life. A “congrats” themed candle, champagne bubbles flavored gummy candy, a teakwood hued tumbler cup and gourmet popcorn will help them celebrate accomplishing their goals.

This graduation gift set is a favorite among parents, family friends, and mentors looking for a refined yet celebratory option.

Graduation Gift Idea: ‘Hats Off To You’

If you are looking for a lighthearted, celebratory vibe gift, our signature ‘Hats Off To You’ gender neutral graduation gift is an ideal option. Nothing says “you did it!” quite like this cheerful and elevated box.

The modern black and gold theme of this gift immediately sparks a celebration tone. Inside your graduate will find an artisan candle, gourmet popcorn, a set of tonic waters, a gourmet dark chocolate bar and a set of gold sparklers for a bit of fun.

Graduation Gift Idea: ‘You Go Grad’

Our graduation themed Marigold Mailer style gift set, ‘You Go Grad’ brings both charm and encouragement for those just getting starting in their post-school life. Plus, the budget friendly price point of this graduation gift won't break the bank for you. 

Featuring a confetti party popper to celebrate their achievement, ceramic mug for those early mornings, gourmet popcorn for study sessions or work breaks, and a “Dear Graduate” book, this curated gift is a thoughtful way to cheer on the next chapter. It’s especially fitting for high school graduates heading off to college or college grads preparing for post-grad life.

Graduation Gift Idea: ‘New Hire’

Our signature ‘New Hire’ gift set is perfect for those grads starting on their new career path or starting their first big job. A true favorite among career-focused grads, this gift is designed to make that transition from classroom to conference room feel exciting, not intimidating.

With practical and stylish office essentials like a wireless phone charing pad, a sleek pen set, and adhesive task notes, this gift empowers your favorite grad to walk into day one with confidence. Gummy candies and artisan popcorn are the perfect snacks for a work break while best-selling “The First 90 Days” will help them smoothly transition into their new role.

Graduation Gift Idea: ‘Desk Refresh’

If you are looking for a gift to help them elevate their new workspace with comfort and elegance, consider our signature ‘Desk Refresh’ gift set. This curated box transforms any workspace into a sanctuary of productivity and calm.

With modern desk accessories such as electronic cleansing wipes, daily task planners, a mini notebook and a set of felt-tip pens, it’s a beautiful way to support a grad who’s setting up their first home office or cubicle. Because let’s face it, creating a workspace you love is half the battle.

Graduation Gift Idea: ‘Desk For Success’

Our signature ‘Desk For Success’ budget friendly gift box is full of functional desk items and energy boosting snacks, making it the perfect blended gift for those starting a new job after college graduation or for those heading off to college after their high school graduation.

A pair of sparkling energy drinks, espresso energy bites and a set of energy bars will help them refuel during late nights, or to keep up their energy after an early morning meeting at the office. A notebook and set of colorful pens will help them stay focused and inspired as they embark on the next chapter of what life brings.

Each curated gift set in our graduation collection includes a handwritten gift note, making your gesture feel all the more personal and heartfelt. Whether you’re sending love from afar or hand-delivering a gift box on graduation day, our goal is to make your message shine as brightly as the grad you're celebrating.

Graduation is more than a ceremony, it’s a turning point. And a thoughtful gift to set them up for success for whatever is next is one of the best ways to mark the moment.

Let Marigold & Grey help you give with intention this graduation season.

Happy graduation gifting!

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