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May is here which means one thing: graduation season is upon us. Whether you have a loved one graduating from high school, college, or a graduate program, you’ll want to celebrate their accomplishment with a useful and significant gift. While giving money is always an option, who doesn’t love something a little bit more personal? 

Here are the best-personalized graduation gifts, from unique personalized graduation gifts to best personalized grad gifts for your graduate.

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This idea may require some leg work but if you’re close enough to the graduate to sneak a few t-shirts away from them, you can create a quilt that they can keep forever. If quilting is not your hobby of choice, you can also send the shirts to Memory Stitch to compile them for you. T-shirt Quilt, $74.99 at Memory Stitch

You can’t go wrong with giving your graduate a stylish initial necklace. We love this on-trend option from Anthropologie. Monogram Pendant Necklace, $38 at Anthropologie

Oh, the places they will go! Add a personalized touch to a travel essential by monogramming a carry-on suitcase from Mark & Graham. Keep an eye out for it the next time they take a trip to visit you! Customizable Terminal 1 Carry-On Luggage, $199 at Mark & Graham

Everyone misses home every now and then. Give your graduate a Homesick candle from their home state to cure any distance blues they face in the next chapter of life. State Candle, $39 at Homesick Candles

Set your graduate up for future success with a quality pair of cufflinks for their next journey, whether that be a new school or a new job. You can monogram this pair from Things Remembered to make them extra special. Monogrammed Cuff Links, $80 at Things Remembered

Le Lebo is known for its iconic Santal fragrance, but its candles are just as chic and can be personalized. If you order it online you can add your graduate’s name, but if you purchase it in person there’s a chance you can also request to customize the date to match the exact day your grad throws their cap. Nectarine Blossom Honey Candle, $70 at Jo Malone

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Celebratory drinks are in order for anyone of age on their graduation day! Add a special touch to a bottle of wine with a custom label that can be kept forever as a representation of the milestone. Customized Wine Bottle Label, $3 at Etsy

These BaubleBar phone cases are everything! They are colorful, cute, and sure to make your graduate smiles and think of you whenever they check their phone. Bonus: you can customize it in their favorite colors. Custom Phone Case, $68 at Baublebar

Ideal for the beauty-loving graduate, this Yves Saint Laurent lipstick can be engraved with a sweet message or name. It makes for a useful and luxurious gift-turned-keepsake once every last bit has been used. Bonus: give it to your graduate before the big ceremony so they can wear it the day of! Engraved Beauty Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick, $38 at YSL

Whichever career step they are taking next will likely involve using their computer, a lot. A monogrammed laptop case is your chance to provide a practical and personalized gift that they can put to use often. Personalized 16-Inch MacBook Pro Sleeve, $105 at Leatherology

Commemorate this moment for your graduate in a fun way with a custom graphic illustration! You can use one of their pre-graduation pictures or a snapshot from the big day itself as a reference photo for the artist to bring to life. Custom Graphic Drawing, $36.73 at Etsy

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This mug is not only a great way to celebrate your loved one, but also a memento of the challenging times they overcame by graduating amidst a global pandemic. Customized Graduation Mug, $15.97 at Etsy

A gift that will weather all travel adventures, this luggage tag from West Elm is sure to be put to use by your graduate. You can add their initials for a personalized touch that TSA won’t miss. Bonus: for anyone moving out of state, throw in an airline gift card for their next trip home! Personalized Leather Luggage Tag, $39 at West Elm

Nothing says “welcome to adulthood” quite like personalized stationery. Your graduate can put this gift to use immediately when writing their thank you cards or to stay in touch with family and friends the old-fashion snail mail way. Personalized Stationery, $51 at Minted

Stickers are a subtle and creative way for your graduate to continue to represent their high school or university post-graduation. Give them one or two from Redbubble, an online platform where you can shop for tons of custom stickers for water bottles, laptop cases, or more. Alma Mater Stickers, $3 at Redbubble

Creating a scrapbook of memories from your loved one’s educational journey is a perfect way to commemorate all they have achieved. It might require a bit of Facebook stalking skills to pull together the best pictures, but your graduate will be forever thankful to have such a sweet gift to look back on. Shutterfly Graduation Celebration Photo Book, $39.98

This next stage of life is going to bring many adventures and learning lessons. A personalized journal is a perfect way for your graduate to document all of the details and keep it for whenever they want to revisit the past. Monogram Leather Notebook, $55 at Papier

Give the gift of comfort to your loved one with this monogrammed terry cloth robe, because what else is one supposed to wear on lazy Sundays? Personalized Lands End Cotton Terry Robe, $63 at Land’s End

A graduation gift for the true multitasker, Airpods are ideal for walking and talking (literally and metaphorically). Add a personal touch by engraving the case with their initials so they never lose the white capsule in a sea of their belongings. Engraved AirPods, $179 at Apple

Replicating Mom’s homemade dishes never comes out quite the same, but here’s to trying! Engrave one of your graduate’s favorite family recipes on this cutting board as a reminder that home is never too far away. Personalized Family Recipe Cutting Board, $100 at Uncommon Goods

Why choose one picture to frame when you can have a slideshow of multiple? This digital picture frame from Aluratek connects to the owner’s phone via an app and wifi so they can choose several images for the display to rotate through. Ideal for displaying high school or college memories. Aluratek Distressed Wood Digital Photo Frame, $170 at Best Buy

A good toiletry bag can withstand years of use and makes for a quality graduation gift. This personalized option is from The Daily Edited and keeps all of the travel necessities secure and organized. Personalized Black Pebbled Travel Case, $130 at The Daily Edited

This personalized money clip will hopefully be holding a lot one day for your graduate. It’s both useful and a good omen for their future. Gunmetal Personalized Money Clip, $15 at Things Remembered

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This cooler will become your graduate’s go-to for fun summer beach days or fall tailgates. Bonus: they won’t have to worry about losing it with their initials monogrammed onto the front! Monogrammed Canvas Cooler Tote, $89 at Mark & Graham

Inspire their next adventure with this push pin globe perfect for tracking all of their travels. You can customize the base to add a personal touch and tack in some of their past trips ahead of wrapping it up with a bow. Custom Engraved Adventures Push Pin Globe, $349 at Wendy Gold

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This state-shaped cutting board is a subtle nod to your graduate’s roots that also doubles as a conversation started for their future charcuterie and wine nights. State Shaped Wood Cutting Board, $62 at Etsy

Whether they are off to new academic hallways or an office standing desk, everyone can use a tried and true tote bag to lug around a laptop and other essentials. Personalize this uber-chic and high-quality option from Cuyana for your graduate. Classic Structured Leather Tote, $248 at Cuyana

Rumor has it that the most delicious Old Fashioned drinks come in engraved glasses. Specifically, ones that represent a meaningful place like, say, the city of your graduate’s university. This personalized gift is a wonderful addition to any bar cart. Alma Mater City Map Glasses, $18 at Uncommon Goods

Keeping track of the month is easier to do with a sleek desk calendar. This one from Artifact Uprising is customizable so you can add in a picture for each month for your graduate to reminisce fondly on some of their favorite memories. Personalized Photo Calendar, $59 at Artifact Uprising

Give your graduate an Emi Jay-inspired hair claw clip customized with her name or her Alma Mater as a trendy present that can represent a sign of the times. Personalized Hair Clip, $18 at Etsy

Put a graduation spin on a custom album cover acrylic plaque by customizing it to the graduate’s class song or a song that signifies this major milestone like “Congratulations” by Post Malone. Add in one of their graduation pictures and voila! You’re now an expert gift-giver. Custom Graduation Song Acrylic Plaque, $20 at Etsy

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This gorgeous signet ring can be worn as an everyday jewelry piece with a small personal touch when you add the graduate’s initial. It’s a beautiful reminder of this momentous event. Bespoke Signet Initial Ring, $55 at Gorjana

A leather tray is the perfect desk accessory for anyone new to the workplace. This one from Etsy can be tailored to your graduate’s name, degree, and university. Customized Leather Tray, $109 at Etsy

Splurge on a long-lasting gift for your graduate with a custom made-to-measure suit that he will be able to wear for all of the important events in his life, starting with graduation (if you spoil it early). Made To Measure Suit, $449 at Indochino

This monogrammed bath towel is sure to prevent any accidental bath towel mix-ups if your high school graduate is off to a communal-style bathroom. This one from Hill House Home is plush enough to stick with them through all four years. Customizable Marella Bath Towel, $50 at Hill House Home

Shake (not stir) things up and give your graduate a customized cocktail and mixing bar set for their post-grad home. Personalized ​​Cocktail and Mixing Bar Set, $139 at Mark & Graham

A high-quality razor and travel case is a wonderful gift for any young man who is growing into themselves as an adult. This option can be engraved with his name, university, and graduation date to remain as a timeless keepsake. Engraved Shave Kit, $49.99 at Groovy Guy Gifts

This cardholder from Cuyana is ideal for the graduate on the go and can be personalized to include their initials. It’s big enough to hold card and cash essentials yet small enough to fit in a pocket. Personalized Zip Cardholder, $98 at Cuyana

Post-grad room decor can be hit or miss, but this framed campus map is a wonderful wall addition that memorializes the place your graduate called home for the last four years. Personalized Graduation Cap Poster, $9.03 at Etsy

This Teddy Bear is a sweet representation of their Alma Mater that can be added to their bedroom decor or stored away for safekeeping. Alma Mater Bear, $24.99 at The Campus Store

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