50 Thoughtful and Unique Graduation Gifts For Guys That Are Worth the Hype
This is the stuff he didn't know he needed.
The man in your life is now a full-fledged grad, and he's ready for the next chapter after he throws that cap in the air. He's also ready to unwrap that "best gift ever" you've been totally hyping up — even though you haven't *technically* found or purchased it yet. But he put in the hard work studying, so you're down to spend a little time researching the coolest grad gifts for guys, just for him.
To make the process easy we’ve rounded up all the coolest, most unique gifts that will make shopping for your brother, boyfriend or ex-who's-still-a-friend a breeze. And there’s something for just about every interest and personality type like a cool pair of sunnies that’ll make him stand out from the crew, a custom football for the longtime star quarterback, a Polaroid for instant dorm wall decor, and a pair of waterproof boots for treks across campus.
Show him how proud you are of his accomplishments with one of these thoughtful graduation gifts for boyfriends. He'll totally cherish (and *actually* use) one of the 🔥🔥🔥 picks on this list.
Okay, it literally does not get cooler than smart glasses. He'll be living in the future with these Ray Bans that'll have him snapping pictures, pausing music, and talking on the phone, totally hands-free. Thank us when you receive your award for being the best gift giver ever.
Stamp his name, his initials, his school's name, or anything else with sentimental value on this luxe bi-fold wallet.
In a tiny dorm, it's all about smart storage. He can slip this sleeve into his bed frame for a collapsible pocket that will fit his phone, tablet, and more.
Display that diploma in all its glory in this fancy AF frame. It even has a lil' side holder for his tassel.
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This survival guide is a hilarious joke gift with hidden legit advice — a.k.a. the smartest way to get your brother to pick up a book.
An iced-out gold watch is a little too fresh for his 10 a.m. writing class. This sleek green version is stylish in a low-key type of way.
Help him stay hydrated with this Class of 2023 travel mug. It's insulated, so his bevs will stay hot or cold for hours on end.
Ditch the jarring sound of Sencha at 7am thanks to this alarm clock that'll gently wake him up with gradual sunrise light. Bonus: it won't bother his roommate.
In case he needs a laugh, or some pointers on what *not* to do during freshman year of college.
I mean, is this not the coolest laundry bag you've ever seen? When it's full, it (sort of) doubles as a punching bag.
Every frat bro has plain black aviators in his closet. Gift your grad shades that will actually stand out – like this circular tortoiseshell pair.
Have you noticed that some guys' apartments are decorated to like, the bare minimum? If you're stumped for a gift, just buy him those normal-person things dudes always forget to buy themselves–like a doormat.
He'll probably be toting his essentials back and forth to the frat house bathroom all year long. Keep them organized in this dapper keeper.
With a print-on-the-spot camera, he'll never have to buy dorm decor – just plaster his wall with pics (of you, of course).
Gift this to save a life (read: the life of his latest cup of coffee).
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This luxe set is perfect for the old-school guy who loves the feel of real pen & paper. It'll come in handy for all those graduation thank you notes.
This Etsy shop will turn any phrase (like "I love you," "I'm proud of you," or "You're an idiot") into a custom sound wave art.
Huddy can't be your man, but your man can smell like Huddy. You win some, you lose some.
A pack of fun socks will level up the dresser drawers of any snack-obsessed guy.
Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train.
Sam is an assistant news editor at Cosmo, covering all things pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity news. She previously covered those same topics along with health, lifestyle, and beauty at Seventeen. When she isn't draping her cheeks in blush, you can probably find her live-tweeting awards shows or making SwiftToks.
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