Get ready to spoil the young adults you love with these fun and creative Gifts for College Students!
From fun and helpful to downright hilarious, this creative list of unique gift ideas will help you give some love to the college student in your life!
You’ve just stumbled across the ultimate list of Gifts for College Students!
Whether you’re looking for gifts for college girls or gifts for college boys, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered! As a mom of college-aged kids myself, I know exactly what they’re looking for and asking for!
These fun presents are the perfect College Care Package Ideas and Christmas Gifts for College Students. Or the best gifts for your college graduate!
So whether you’ve got kids you just sent off to college, a niece, nephew or friend in college, or know a new college grad, these gift ideas are sure to hit the spot.
Here’s what college students REALLY want…
Related: Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List! {Teens, Kids, Dads, Adults, Grandparents, Coworkers, and more!!}
What Gift Cards to College Students Want?
You can never go wrong with gift cards for college students, and here are some of their FAVORITES to receive:
- Amazon for a fun, free shopping spree
- Apple for movies & music
- Domino’s Pizza for midnight snack attacks
- Movie Theater for a relaxing weekend
- Panera for a healthy study break
- Spotify for music
- Starbucks Coffee for early mornings after late nights
In Case of Emergency Break Glass Gift
College students and young adults could always use extra cash. So here’s a funny way to spoil them with money!
If your young adult is going to have some unforseen emergency, breaking some glass and grabbing some cash will make everything seem better!! 🙂
Simply round up these supplies to create this ultimate college age gift:
- On your computer, or a piece of 8×10 paper, type or write out… In an Emergency, Break Glass!
- Carefully adhere two bills to the paper using a tiny piece of tape on the back of each one. {$20, $50, $100… it’s up to you}
- Frame in an 8×10 frame, and you’re done!
Gifts for College Students ::
Adulting Note Pad
Panic Pete Squeeze Toy
Talking Stress Ball
Study Funny Coffee Mug
{“The act of eating, texting and watching TV with an open textbook nearby.”}
Thanks a Latte Gift Card Holder
Silk Pillowcases from LilySilk
Noise-Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Bluetooth Beanie
Apple AirPods
Apple Watch
Anker Portable Charger
iPhone Case
DIY iPhone Photo Case
Mason Jar Pencil Holder
DIY Memo Board
Bath and Body Works Gifts
Women’s Touchscreen & Texting Gloves
Men’s Touchscreen & Texting Gloves
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera
Canon Rebel Camera
My sons absolutely LOVE their Rebels!
Bob Ross Happy Little Tree Mints
Bob Ross T-Shirts
Funny Guy T-Shirts
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Funny Silly Socks
NO Sound Button
Burp Button
Well That’s Not A Good Sign T-Shirt
I’ve Got Your Back T-Shirt
How To Pick Up Chicks T-Shirt
Grow A Boyfriend
Laundry Bag
Of Course I Talk To Myself Coffee Mug
Stanley Tumbler
Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker
French Press Coffee and Tea Maker
Mini Coffee Pot
DIY Hot Cocoa Gift Bags
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
You’re Like Really Pretty Mug
Adulting Is Hard Mug
I’m Done Adulting. Let’s Be Mermaids
Mermaid Tail Blanket
200 LED Starry Fairy Copper String Lights
Felt Message Board
You Got This Sign
Plan of Attack Sticky Note Pad
Everything is Fine Paper Pad
I’m Trying To Be Awesome Today Coffee Mug
Shakespearean Insult Bandages
Bravery Bandages
The Original Hotpop Microwave Popcorn Popper
Movie Night at Home! {fun homemade gift idea}
Mini Projector Full HD
Roku Streaming Stick
Fire TV Stick
Echo Smart Speaker
Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Suitcase Turntable w/Speakers
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector
Lightning to USB Cable {for iPhone}
Cord Taco {Keeps Cords Tidy}
Smart Security Camera
WiFi Smart Home Plug {works with Alexa}
6 Quart Programmable Crock Pot
Cuisinart Cast-Iron Single Burner
{I have this Cuisinart Burner and love it!}
Non Stick Electric Hot Pot
Dash Rapid Egg Cooker
Dash Mini Waffle Maker Machine
Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
Pop Up Hot Dog Toaster
Indoor Electric Stainless Steel S’mores Maker
Compact Mini Fridge
Anti Soggy Cereal Bowl
Energy Boost Gift in a Jar
Here’s a fun Gift in a Jar for your College Student that needs a little boost… of ENERGY!
Chomps Jerky Snack Sticks
College Box Care Package
Men’s Favorites Snack Box
Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe
Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe
Candied Walnuts Recipe
Spiced Walnuts Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts Recipe
Hangry Lunch Tote
Double Sided Burritos Tortilla Blanket
Soft Chevron Sherpa Throw Blanket
Oversized Sherpa Blanket Sweatshirt
Pamper Yourself Gifts in a Jar
Cozy Animal Sleep Mask
Do Not Disturb Sleep Mask
Hair Brush Diversion Safe
Deodorant Diversion Safes
Shaving Cream Diversion Safe
Men’s Electric Shaver
Soup Can Diversion Safe
Water Bottle Diversion Safe
Book Safe With Combination Lock
Paris Book Safe with Combination Lock
Master Lock Personal Safe
Homemade Survival Kit
Public Toilet Survival Kit
Citrus Poo-Pourri Before You Go Toilet Spray
Summer in a Bucket Fun Gift Idea
Portable Lap Desk
Foam Pillow for Back Support
Bedside Caddy
BedShelfie {9 Colors}
Set of 4 Foldable Drawer Dividers
Laptop Backpack
Mini Travel Sew Kit
New Luggage
SwissGear Travel Backpack
More Gifts for Young Adults and College Students…
Now, check out even more fun Gift Ideas for Young Adults shared by your very own Frugal Friends right here and on The Frugal Girls Facebook Page!
Kimmie writes: “My son recently got accepted to the college he was hoping for, so we got him some college swag: Hoodie, PJ pants, and a tumbler”
Becky writes: “Snack baskets”
Deborah writes: “IKEA gift cards so they can decorate their dorm rooms”
Nicole writes: “Luggage”
Margie writes: “My boys said Apple Tags were the best gift they received”
Tammy writes: “My young adult asked for a Crockpot.”
James writes: “Power supply to charge cell phones and other appliances”
Dawn writes: “Snuggly blanket, pop corn and a good book”
Darlene writes: “My boys love Dr Squatch soap and seasonings for grilling.”
Danielle writes: “UBER gift cards!!!”
Tosha writes: “Gas gift cards and restaurant gift cards, snacks like their favorite chips, beef jerky, etc.”
Kate writes: “Household needs, gift cards (especially for gas and food), special interest items, and experiences.”
Linda writes: “Electric teakettle”
Angie writes: “Gift cards but for practical things like… hair cuts, oil changes”
Janice writes: “Money”
Norma writes: “Gift cards to fast food restaurants, to a book store or good old Walmart.”
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So what are your favorite Fun Gifts for College Students?
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