Graduation marks a pivotal moment in every student’s life. A time for celebration, reflection, and new beginnings, graduation commemorates the end of an era and finding the perfect gift for the momentous occasion can be challenging. Gifts for graduates should be unique and meaningful and customizable gifts offer a personal touch that graduates will appreciate through their next adventure! Whether you’re searching for something special for a high school or university graduate, here are our picks for the top 10 best customizable gifts for graduation and graduates that are sure to leave a lasting impression!
1. T-Shirts
Custom t-shirts top our list for their universal appeal and versatility. Personalize them with the graduation year, graduate’s name, or a motivational quote that speaks to their future journey! T-shirts are not only a wardrobe staple but also serve as a sentimental keepsake that graduates can look back on with fond memories. Plus, they’re the perfect way to commemorate grad parties, reunions, and serve as a casual reminder of the graduate’s achievements!
Featured Products:
- American Apparel Sueded Cloud Jersey Tee: Featured in Sueded Arctic, available in sizes small through 3XL.
- Tultex Premium Cotton T-Shirt: Featured in Sage, available in 19 colors and sizes extra small through 3XL.
- Next Level Festival Women’s Cali Crop: Featured in Smoked Paprika, available in 7 colors and sizes extra small through 2XL.
- ComfortWash Garment Dyed Pocket Tee: Featured in Summer Squash, available in 23 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- Tie-Dyed Multi-Color Spiral Short Sleeve T-Shirt: Featured in Hazy Rainbow, available in 6 tie-dyed colors and sizes small through 3XL.
2. Drinkware
Personalized drinkware is a practical and stylish gift for graduates. Whether it’s a coffee mug, water bottle, tumbler, or quality barware, adding a personal touch like their name, initials, or graduation day can make daily drinks all the more special! A gift that graduates can use daily while being reminded of their accomplishments and your support, custom drinkware is always a stellar option for any custom gift!
Featured Products:
- Laser Engraved YETI 10 oz. Lowball Tumbler: Featured in Seafoam, available in 4 colors.
- Hit Promo 6 oz. McCarty Flask: Featured in Navy Blue, available in 3 colors.
- Otterbox 10 oz. Elevation Wine Tumbler: Featured in White, available in 4 colors.
- Simple Modern Summit 22 oz. Water Bottle with Straw Lid: Featured in Apricot, available in 8 colors.
- Laser Engraved YETI 20 oz. Rambler Tumbler: Featured in Nordic Purple, available in 7 colors.
3. Hoodies
Hoodies are the epitome of comfort and style, making them an excellent gift for any graduate. Customize a hoodie with their alma mater, their graduating class, or a design that reflects their personal style! A cozy reminder of their journey thus far and a practical piece they’ll wear throughout the years, hoodies serve as a great custom gift that is universally loved.
Featured Products:
- Champion 9 oz. 50/50 EcoSmart Pullover Hood Sweatshirt: Featured in Royal Blue Heather, available in 12 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- Dyenomite Blended Hooded Sweatshirt: Featured in Pastel Rainbow, available in 14 tie-dye colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- MV Sport Women’s Sueded Fleece Tie-Dyed Crop Hooded Sweatshirt: Featured in Cameo Pink, available in 4 tie-dyed colors and sizes small through 2XL.
- Original Favorites Organic Cotton Hooded Sweatshirt: Featured in Salmon, available in 15 colors and sizes extra small through 4XL.
- Oakley Team Issue Hydrolix Hooded Sweatshirt: Featured in Carolina Blue, available in 8 colros and sizes small through 4XL.
For the sports enthusiasts or the active graduate, custom jerseys and sportswear are a thoughtful way to celebrate their graduation while staying true to their interests! Whether you personalize with their favorite team’s colors, their name, graduation year, or team nickname, custom jerseys and sportswear make for a unique gift that supports their hobbies while commemorating their achievements.
Featured Products:
- Augusta Stadium Replica Jersey: Featured in Maroon, available in 10 colors and sizes extra small through 3XL.
- Champion Adult Raglan T-Shirt: Featured in White & Navy, available in 6 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- Augusta Two-Sleeve Stripe Jersey: Featured in Light Blue & White, available in 27 colors and sizes small through 2XL.
- Badger Mesh Reversible Tank Top: Featured in Royal & White, 3 colors and sizes small through 5XL.
- Augusta Pinstripe Full Button Baseball Jersey: Featured in White & Navy, available in 4 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
5. Bags
Customized bags, whether it be backpacks, tote bags, or duffel bags, are a practical gift for graduates embarking on their next adventure. Personalize the bag with their initials, name, a meaningful quote, or unique design that suits their personality and let their future take flight! A useful and stylish gift that graduates can use for travel whether it be during their gap year or for moving to a new city for work post-graduation, custom bags are always a great practical gift for graduates.
Featured Products:
- Nike Brasilia Medium Backpack: Featured in Black, available in 3 colors.
- Hit Promo Large Heavy Cotton Canvas Boat Tote Bag: Featured in Natural with Light Blue, available in 11 colors.
- Oakley 50L Street Duffel Bag: Featured in Core Camo, available in 3 colors.
- Eddie Bauer Max Cool 24-Can Cooler: Featured in Metal Grey & Expedition Blue, available in 2 colors.
- Carhartt Crossbody Zip Bag: Featured in Black, available in 2 colors.
A customized jacket or piece of outerwear is a timeless gift that graduates can wear for years to come. Customize with their graduation year, an emblem that holds personal significance, or even a monogram to create a thoughtful gift that’s also practical! Custom jackets and outerwear are truly the perfect gift for any graduate taking their future somewhere new, especially if it gets quite cold or tends to rain a lot!
Featured Products:
- Charles River Pack-N-Go Pullover: Featured in Coral, available in 16 colors and sizes extra small through 3XL.
- Adidas 3-Stripes Quarter-Zip Sweater: Featured in Focus Blue Melange, available in 6 colors and sizes small through 4XL.
- Brooks Brothers Quilted Vest: Featured in Night Navy, available in 2 colors and sizes extra small through 4XL.
- Independent Trading Co. Icon Unisex Lightweight Loopback Terry Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt: Featured in Misty Blue, available in 11 colors and sizes extra small through 3XL.
- Charles River Women’s New England Rain Jacket: Featured in Bright Coral, available in 13 colors and sizes extra small through 3XL.
7. Polos
For a more professional or polished look, customized polos are a great gift for graduates! Perfect for job interviews, internships, casual work environments, and even golfing, custom polos are always an essential. Customize with the graduate’s initials, their alma mater, or a simple design that adds a personal touch to their professional wardrobe.
Featured Products:
- TravisMathew Bayfront Solid Polo: Featured in Roan Rouge, available in 4 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- Adidas Pine Tree Polo: Featured in Acid Orange & Grey Two, available in 6 colors and sizes small through 4XL
- Nike Golf Ladies Dri Fit Vertical Mesh Polo: Featured in Pink Fire, available in 13 colors and sizes small through 2XL.
- Oakley Team Issue Hydrolix Polo: Featured in Forged Iron, available in 2 colors and sizes small through 4XL.
- Mercer+Mettle Stretch Jersey Polo: Featured in Sage, available in 7 colors and sizes extra small through 4XL.
8. Crewnecks
Crewneck sweatshirts are all about comfort and style, making them a stellar graduation gift. Personalize a crewneck with a catchy slogan, inspirational quote, or a custom graphic that celebrates their graduation! A cozy yet fashionable gift, a custom crewneck is sure to be a gift your graduate will love for years to come!
Featured Products:
- Adidas Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt: Featured in Collegiate Royal, available in 5 colors and sizes extra small through 4XL.
- Comfort Colors Adult Color Blast Crewneck Sweatshirt: Featured in Amethyst, available in 6 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- Independent Trading Co. Women’s Lightweight Cropped Crew Pullover: Featured in Sage, available in 6 colors and sizes extra small through 2XL.
- Bella+Canvas Unisex Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt: Featured in Mauve, available in 8 colors and sizes extra small through 3XL.
- Hanes 90/10 Ultimate Crewneck Sweatshirt: Featured in Pumpkin, available in 10 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
9. Hats
Custom hats are a fun and practical gift for graduates. Whether it’s a baseball cap, beanie, or bucket hat, it can be embroidered with their name, graduation year, fun design that reflects their personality, or a fun quote relating to their next adventure! A stylish accessory perfect for shielding grads from the sun and a finishing touch to any outfit, a custom hat is the perfect fix for bad hair days - especially the ones that come after pulling an all-nighter to study!
Featured Products:
- Sportsman Pigment Dyed Hat: Featured in Wine, this hat is adjustable and available in 19 colors.
- Nike Swoosh Bucket Hat: Featured in Khaki, available in 5 colors and sizes small through large.
- Carhartt Watch Hat 2.0: Featured in Carhartt Brown, this hat is stretchy and available in 8 colors.
- Adams Unisex Drifter Visor: Featured in Coral, this hat is adjustable and available in 9 colors.
- Richardson Trucker Snapback Hat: Featured in Columbia Blue & White, this hat is adjustable and available in 50 color combinations.
Lastly, long sleeve t-shirts offer the perfect blend of comfort and versatility. Customize them with the graduate’s name, a meaningful message, or artwork that resonates with their journey! A wearable gift that fits any season, long sleeve t-shirts are versatile and fit any occasion making them an amazing gift for graduates.
Featured Products:
- Champion Garment Dyed Long Sleeve T-Shirt: Featured in Saltwater, available in 6 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- Paragon Aruba Extreme Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt: Featured in Mint Green, available in 7 colors and sizes extra small through 4XL.
- Comfort Colors Adult Long Sleeve Pocket Tee: Featured in Crunchberry, available in 16 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- ComfortWash Garment Dyed Long Sleeve T-Shirt: Featured in Grape Soda, available in 26 colors and sizes small through 3XL.
- Kastlfel Unisex RecycledSoft Long Sleeve T-Shirt: Featured in Vintage Royal, available in 5 colors and sizes extra small through 3XL.
BONUS: Officially-Licensed Gear from the Nation’s Top Schools
If custom gifts aren’t the right fit for your graduate, we got you covered with great styles from UGP Campus Apparel! For upcoming university graduates, we have an array of Alumni designs from tons of schools, featured on a plethora of styles. If your grad is just finishing high school, collegiate gear for their next chapter is a perfect way to get them ready for college! For the graduates that are taking a year off, going straight to work, or taking a different path, collegiate gear to rep their favorite team is always a great and safe option for graduation gifts. Find all of these products and more at shop.undergroundshirts.com!
Featured Products:
- Michigan State Classic Alumni Crewneck: Featured in Sport Grey, available in sizes small through 3XL.
- Purdue Boilermakers Basic Block Alumni Short Sleeve T-Shirt: Featured in Vegas Gold, available in sizes small through 3XL
- Michigan Groove On CW Garment-Dyed T-Shirt: Featured in Saltwater, available in sizes small through 3XL.
- Indiana University Hoosiers Primary Logo Alumni Basic Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt: Featured in Cardinal, available in sizes small through 3XL.
- Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball Jersey Script Hoodie: Featured in Gold, available in sizes small through 3XL.
Choosing the right graduation gift can be daunting, but customizable gifts offer a personal and meaningful way to celebrate this significant milestone! These top 10 customizable gifts for graduates in 2024 are not only practical and stylish but also serve as a lasting reminder of their hard-earned achievements. Celebrate the graduates in your life with a gift that’s as unique and special as their journey!
Looking to create stylish personalized gear as a gift for your graduate but aren’t sure where to start? We’re here to help! At Underground Printing, we’re not happy until you’re happy and our teams are ready to help you create the perfect custom gear. Feel free to reach out in person at one of our locations or via email to help@undergroundshirts.com. We can’t wait to see what great designs we print for graduation and beyond and wish all 2024 graduates the best of luck in their next chapter!