College Dorm Room Graduation Gifts
Student Gift Ideas for High School Graduates
Looking for a special graduation gift for a high school student who's moving into a dorm room? Here are some practical ideas.
Luxury Linens
Most college students don't have much excess money, so purchasing a few luxury items will be a special treat. Luxurious linens such as high thread count sheets, down comforters, and fluffy pillows are especially nice for a stressed out student who wants to curl up for a nap after a long day. Here are some suggestions for nice linens and other luxury dorm room items for students.
Small Vacuum Cleaners
A dorm room doesn't come with a closet full of appliances, so a handheld vacuum comes in handy to clean up the floor and a dorm room area rug. Another handy gadget for a student is a backpack vacuum.
Dorm Room Refrigerators
A compact fridge can make a dorm room feel so much more like a home-- and it's a gift that can be used for years to come. Here's a guide to dorm room refrigerators.
A Big Reading Pillow
Students are going to be spending lots of time with books in the next few years (or at least that's what you hope will happen), so a helpful gift is a big pillow for reading in bed. You can find reading pillow that come with handy arms; these are somethings called husbands. Similarly, another handy gadget is a reading light, which can be used if roommates are sleeping.
Bathroom Gifts
Dorm life usually means going down the hallway to use the bathroom and the shower., This isn't' the most pleasant experience, so give a student a nice bathroom gift to make things nicer. Here are a few suggestions:
- A small waterproof basket to carry items to the bathroom
- Cute waterproof flip-flops to wear in the shower (a health necessity)
- A set of soft, matching towels, including a bath sheet
- Scented bath products
- A loofah or scrub brush
- A cozy bathrobe
- Cozy pajamas
Framed Wall Art
Most student dorm rooms are covered with unframed posters, and there's nothing wrong with that. However, a decorative framed picture or photo can add a slightly more fancy touch to a dorm room wall, and make things feel more like home.
Bookends
Here's a classic student gift that serves both a decorative function and a practical one.
Gift Certificates or Gift Cards
Since money for shopping may be in short supply over the next few years, a gift certificate that allows a student to pick out things for his or her room will come in handy. Choose a gift certificate to any home store, or to a department store that has a nice selection of dorm room things. Bookstore gift certificates are also handy, of course. Don't worry too much if the store in question is near campus, as long as the student can use the gift certificate online.
