53 Perfect Gift Ideas for College Students

An easy cookbook that has recipes for healthy snacks, meals, and desserts will get their culinary skills goin’.

College is full of events—the good, the bad, and the scary. A college student sometimes needs a place to let it all out. This journal takes five minutes each morning and will have them start each day on the right note.

The shoes that got me through my college career? Converse. These ones have a lil' platform to ~chic~ it up.

It's time to upgrade their school lanyard. This adorbs cheetah print is just the keychain cardholder they need.

Their IG aesthetic will be such a ~vibe~ with this 35mm film camera.

Hydro Flasks may be considered ~basic~ but trust me on this one, they ain't no joke! Seriously, they'll keep their water cold for over 24 hours.

A cute tennis skirt they'll wanna wear even on their off days? A must.

These leggings are perfect for class, the gym, hangouts, and so many more places — the versatility! Did I mention that they're also buttery smooth?

Laundry day in college = lugging it all to a washing machine in the basement or a laundromat five minutes away. A quick spritz of these guys and lightly worn clothing will smell like new—so they can procrastinate just a bit longer on washing their things.

You can't go wrong with a little gold. These hoop earrings from Simone I. Smith are essential. In fact, the honeycomb earrings from this brand were one of Oprah's Favorite Things, so you can rest assured that the quality is on point too.

They'll loooove snuggling up in this comfy blanket in between classes.

This aromatherapeutic room spray is designed to refresh and relax a space. Show me a college student who wouldn't want that.

If your college giftee has curly hair, this rice amino and avocado leave-in cream is a must-get.

They’ll be forever grateful for a Keurig that makes a fast cup of Joe when they’re cramming for an exam. Plus, the mini size is perfect for a college dorm or smaller room.

They won’t have a cluttered desk thanks to this rose gold tray that fits all sorts of office supplies.

The ones who change their phone case as often as they switch their nail color will love adding this adorable marble case to their collection.

Cooking can be a hassle when you have a shared kitchen, but if they’re in their own apartment, they’ll definitely use a cookware set—especially one in a gorge blue shade.

Workout tanks are ideal for any kind of activity, whether it’s running, lifting, or yoga. This set includes three pieces that are so comfy, they’ll wear them even when they're not working out.

Speaking of comfort, a pair of leggings is the perfect present for students. It has a convenient phone pocket and lots of stretch, so they can wear it everywhere.

A soft quilted backpack will make carrying all their sh*t so much more manageable, and this style will last even beyond college.

A WiFi, portable speaker is basically a must-have when they wanna turn up their favorite song.

Give them a comfy striped pj set for those late-night study sessions or just for when they don’t want to leave their room.

An easy way for a college student to save money is doing their own nails. Give them the gift of an at-home nail salon with a kit that includes an LED lamp, nail file, acetone remover, gel nail polish, and more.

Give them a little piece of home with a candle from their home state. Each one includes distinct scents representative of each state; this one features notes of “honeysuckle, lavender, and violets with hints of grain fields.”

They might not have a lot of time to grab something, but a lightning-fast blender gives them a healthy smoothie they can take on the go.

For their self-care Sundays, a kit that includes an exfoliating coffee scrub is one they’ll use consistently.