High School Graduation Gifts That Anyone Would Want to Bring to College

Mark & Graham is famous for its collection of monogrammed leather goods and this striped jewelry case is hardly an exception. "I got this as a gift when I graduated from high school more than 10 years ago and I still use it every time I travel," Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner admits. "There are plenty of compartments for small earrings, ring holders, and the mirror folds down to reveal a large pocket for necklaces or anything precious you may not want floating around."

Nothing says celebration like a bottle of crisp Champagne, but sadly, high school grads aren't yet old enough to legally enjoy it, so this Champagne-flavored candy set will have to do. Luckily, it's just as delicious. Complete with the brand's Champagne gummy bears; strawberry Champagne gummy bears, Bubbly Bears, and Venus strawberry candy, this delicious set is worthy of any grad soirée.

"I gifted this to myself after finding it in the best-smelling hotel bathroom I've ever visited," Cherner says. "I have one in my bathroom and one in my bedroom, and I'm obsessed. It smells so light and fresh and lasts for at least three months. Just be sure to flip the reeds every few days." If you're not into florals, opt for any of the other scents.

If you want to gift your grad something a bit more luxurious, opt for LAFCO's signature candle. It's hard to get a sense of scale from this photo, but know that it's massive, so you get a lot of bang for your buck. Our favorite scent is the Marine, which recalls the scent of sea air complete with water lily, jasmine, and rose. It smells like a luxurious day on the beach.

College dorms are hardly chic, so help your grad spruce up their space with an easy-to-care-for perennial. This one comes in a beautiful planter and is almost difficult to kill. Just place it in an area where it can get medium to bright indirect light and be sure to water it every few weeks.

Everyone—especially college students coming home for long weekends and holidays—can use a luxury rolling carry-on suitcase. This one from Béis is easily one of our favorites because it's designed to make wheeling it and stowing it in the overhead bins super easy. From the 360-degree smooth-rolling wheels to the cushions silicone trolley handle, this is a bag you'll have for a long time. If bright pink doesn't do it for you, go for any of the more neutral shades, including beige, black, or navy.

Dorm rooms aren't usually the cleanest spaces in the world, so give your grad a pair of plush Turkish cotton slippers so they can avoid wading around on the wall-to-wall carpeting, which we can assume isn't brand new. These ones may look like simple hotel slippers, but they feel like memory foam pillows.

Keep it simple with crowd-pleasing cookies decorated for the occasion. These ones are made from scratch by the bakers at Dallas-based Le Gourmet. They're tender, cakey, and buttery, the way shortbread cookies should be. Oh, and they're nearly an inch thick!

Let's face it, social media has basically turned kids into professional photographers and smartphones just aren't cutting it anymore. Give your incoming college freshmen the gift of a high-grade camera without actually having to spend on one. This three-in-one lens clips right onto the phone and takes better photos than plenty of cameras.

The easiest way to make a dorm room feel homier and more personal is with a cozy throw blanket. This faux fur one, which comes in eight colors, is one of the softest on the market. Plus, it's big enough to cover the whole bed (as long as it's a classic college twin size).

"I got these pajamas the day they launched because they're made of the same silky smooth and cooling material as the sheets, which I have and love," Cherner notes. "They're just as soft and comfortable as the sheets." Get them in four configurations, including the shorts and short sleeve top pictured here.

Is it just us or does snapping on a new case feel like you basically got a new phone? This pearly case, which also kind of looks like pink flowing water, is much stronger than it looks. In fact, it's designed to withstand a 10-foot drop and absorb any shock when it gets banged around in your purse.

Whether they use it as a journal for self-care or as a place to keep track of their assignments, they'll love this chic color-blocked notebook, which can be customized with names, initials, or anything else to make it feel a bit more personal.

"I got this for myself a few years ago because I basically live in a bathrobe and I have a weakness for anything monogrammed," Cherner notes. "The cuffed rolled sleeve is the best part because it doesn't get soaked when you wash your face." It also comes in two lengths and a few colors. Trust us; your grad will live in this bathrobe as well.

Another Weezie find we couldn't leave off the list is this set of makeup towels, which are basically extremely cute washcloths. Snag them with the signature eyelash embroidery, the word "makeup" or something personal.

A down pillow may be a strange gift for a friend or distant relative to gift a high school graduate, but for anyone in the inner circle or immediate family, there is nothing an incoming college student will love more than a plush pillow filled with fluffy down clusters. Get it in a set of two or four, or just grab one.

If there is anyone in more need of strong coffee than a college freshman, we'd like to know. After all-nighters in the library and late nights at parties, coffee is basically a lifesaver for new students. This set includes four 1.8-ounce artisan coffees, four culinary-inspired chocolate bars, and tasting notes for pairings. Chocolate and coffee? Yes, please.

Skip the cheap mug decorated with a pun. Opt for this one that includes a charger that harnesses magnetic induction energy to heat up the metallic layering on the bottom of the mug. How's that for a morning cup of Joe? Can we even call it morning coffee if it stays hot all day?

Is there anything more college than a mini fridge? This one, which is shockingly affordable, is from a trusted name, which makes it a great find for college freshmen in need of somewhere safe to store their beverages and beauty products. It also comes in green, pink, and white.

Something they'll want to pop in their mini fridge aside from beverages is this extremely relaxing ice roller, which stimulates the lymphatic system, deflates puffiness, rids toxins, stimulates blood flow, and reduce muscle tension.