21 Gift Ideas for College Students We Are Sure They Will Love!
College students can be a difficult group to shop for as their wish lists typically consist of one thing: money. If you’re tired of giving the annual gift card, we have 21 gift ideas for college students they are sure to love. It can be hard to find gifts for college guys and girls, but we are sure this list will give you some unique presents at any time of year.
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Best Gifts for College Students
College students can be difficult to shop for, but they don't have to be. Use our list of tried and true gifts for college students we are sure they will love!
The Puffer Hug is a stylish wrap with a durable puffer exterior, soft fleece interior, and 2 deep pockets for essentials. Wear it as a scarf or drape it under your jacket to stay cozy while outdoors, traveling, sitting around their dorm, or even cuddled up on the couch. The pockets are perfect for holding their phone and keys!
This mini fridge holds up to 6 cans or 4 bottles of water. Perfect for dorm rooms!
Caminito works directly with artisans throughout Mexico. Your purchase helps local communities in Mexico by providing a fair income for skilled craftspeople while also helping them to preserve and continue their traditional craft. These blankets are perfect for hanging out at the beach!
Founded by two U.S. veterans who now serve as Dallas-based firefighters and paramedics, Fire Grounds Coffee Co. is built on the belief that heroes deserve the best quality coffee (and so do you!), and they are all about putting first responders – first.
What sets Fire Grounds apart from other coffee brand competitors:
-For every five bags of specialty coffee sold, one bag is donated to a first responder as a thank you to this valuable group of men and women whose heroism and commitment to serving and protecting our communities do not go unnoticed.
- They offer coffee subscriptions. Perfect for college students!
-They have a Caffeinate-A-Station Program, where you purchase 5 lb. bags of coffee and donate straight to any fire station, police station, or hospital of your choice at a discounted price!
-The coffee also helps provide first responders with access to mental health resources and advocacy when needed as the brand partners with the nonprofit, Next Rung.
WanderFull HydroBag is perfect for students on the go! It will hold different sizes of water bottles, phones, keys, cash, whatever they need. And it comes in a variety of colors with interchangeable straps!
This smart notebook allows students to take notes by hand and converts them to text. and sends them to the cloud. Then the screen can be wiped clean to use for the next class. This is genius!
A stocking stuffer that will turn into their every day carry! This expertly combined go-to tool is the size of a key, so be ready to upgrade your keychain.
Geekey is fully equipped with more than 16+ functions to help you tackle those common, everyday problems. It's a bike spoke key, a wrench, a screw driver and more! Every college kid needs one of these nearby!
Everlasting Comfort Insulated Cooler Backpack - Waterproof & Leak Proof Soft Cooler Bag
Dedicated to making everyday activities easier, Everlasting Comfort’s cooler features deep side pockets to fit bottles of all sizes, a front storage location for easy access to keys, wallets, etc. Perfect for college students who like to hike or head to the beach!
Have a college kid who's a coffee drinkier? Or one that lives somewhere humidity is an issue? These stainless stell canisters will keep food fresh. No more chip clips needed, this container will preserve coffee and food and make their lives easier!
For a luxury gift, consider one of these Barefoot Dreams bathrobes. Warning: they might not ever wear anything else!
If your college student is planning to travel during or after school, Away is a great piece of luggage that will last them for years! The brand offers a 100-day trial and offers free shipping!
We love this 16oz blender that can create smoothies in seconds! It's perfect for students on the go and charges with a USB-C charger. Easy to clean and comes in a variety of patterns so you can tailor it to your college kid!
Remind your college student there's no place like home with this customize pillow from Etsy.
Let your college students get to know their friends a little better. These conversation starters are sure to engage them and make them laugh!
If your family loves to do holiday pajamas, we love the matching sets from Lands' End.
Have your student take their cooking skills to the next level with this assortment of spices.
FreshJax sources the best pure and organic ingredients from around the globe for its line of clean spices that are non-GMO and contain no MSG, and no preservatives, chemicals, or dyes. Also gluten-free, Kosher, vegan.
The best part is that FreshJax donates one meal to a child suffering from food insecurity for every five pack of seasonings purchased. To date, the company has donated over 472,000 meals to children in need through Hunger Fight, Feed the Children, and Feeding America.
Kiss My Face body butter is a great addition to any stocking! Made with nourishing Goat Milk, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera, and antioxidant-rich Liposomal Vitamin C, this body butter smooths skin for a healthy glow, while delivering long-lasting moisture.
Keep feet warm in toasty with these moccasin slippers from UGG.
Ivy Alexander creates luxury products with purpose. Their signature lavish purse hook is the perfect gift for anyone on your list this holiday season.
A percentage of their proceeds go to the Ivy Alexander Foundation, a foundation dedicated to helping non-profit organizations that advance equity for women.
Perfect for removing wrinkles at the last minute. If your student has a job interview or a sorority/fraternity formal, this could be a lifesaver!
Once students move out of the dorms they'll need to cook for themselves. Elevate their mac and cheese days to one of these easy to make recipes.
Liquid IV has saved our family time and time again. We use their Hydration Multiplier+ Immune Support for everything, including migraines and post-workout drinks. Liquid IV is a Non-GMO blend of Vitamin C, Zinc, and Wellmune®️ designed to maintain and strengthen the immune system. Perfect for rehydrating!
If you’re looking for more ideas, be sure to head to our gifts for teen boys, gifts for teenage girls, and stocking stuffers for teens.