graduation gift

Cap-and-gown keepsake

A graduation gift is a present given to someone who has completed a course of study, typically high school or college.

Common graduation gifts include money, jewelry, luggage, or items useful for the next phase of life: Her parents gave her a laptop as a graduation gift.

The gift marks both achievement and transition.

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ceremony · milestone · college · achievement · cash · card · watch · jewelry · luggage · laptop · dorm · celebration · commencement · future · bright future · proud · proud parents · envelope

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occasion type

graduation giftsympathy gift

Gift expressing shared sorrow

birthday present · retirement gift · consolation prize · wedding gift · baby shower gift

gift vs. non-gift

graduation gifttuition bill

Invoice for educational costs

student loan · student debt

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G