College graduation wishlist: From the lecture hall to a life of your own
After graduation, everything changes at once. A list says where people can help.
This is how your guests see your list – no app, no sign-up.
David’s master’s degree
Shared via a secret link
Leather briefcase
$129.00
Copenhagen weekend
$240.00
A good cookbook
$32.00
The Wish List · try it out
Three steps, no preparation
Create wishlist
Type in your email address, and the list is there right away – no waiting for an email. The name “My graduation wishes” is already filled in, and you can change it anytime.
Collect wishes
Copy the link from the store and paste it. Name, image and price are added on their own. On your phone, you can also do this right from “Share”.
Share the link
Send the link to everyone, by message or as a QR code. Whatever someone reserves is off the list for the others. They don’t see who it was.
What fits on a list like this
Just a few ideas. Add them with a store link or simply as text.
- An office chair that’s actually good
- Contribution to the security deposit
- Good cookware
- Professional headshots
- A weekend away
- Toolbox
Graduation brings the move, the first job, the first apartment without roommates – and with them a whole lot that’s suddenly missing. Whoever’s celebrating gets asked what they need and barely knows themselves. A wishlist is the place where it all comes together bit by bit, from the office chair to a contribution to the security deposit.
Common questions: College graduation
- How much is a typical college graduation gift?
- Often $50 to $100 from friends and extended family, with parents, grandparents and godparents commonly giving more. Many guests match what they gave for high school graduation or add a little. The thought behind it says more than the amount.
- Do you give a gift for a master’s or PhD?
- Yes. A graduate degree is a milestone after years of work, and gifts are just as appropriate as for a bachelor’s. Close family often give in the same range or a bit more, and a diploma frame or a good pen are classic choices.
- Is a gift expected if you miss commencement?
- It’s a kind gesture but not an obligation. Many relatives mail a card, often with a check or a small gift, to mark the day from afar. A short call or a message on the day itself is appreciated just as much.
- When do you give a college graduation gift?
- On the day itself, at the party or after the ceremony, is typical. Gifts sent by mail can arrive in the weeks after, while the graduate is settling into what comes next. A late card is still better than none.
When is the best time to set up the list?
As soon as the date for the party is set. Then guests can plan ahead instead of searching the night before.
Can I add cash?
Yes, ideally with a purpose: “Contribution to the security deposit” lands better than a bare amount.
Can guests see who reserved what?
No, only whether a wish is still available.
Do I need an account?
Just an email address. There’s no password.
What does the wishlist cost?
Nothing.
Start “My graduation wishes” right now.
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