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Graduation Gift Guide 2025


Graduation - from middle school, high school or college - is something worth celebrating. This stage of transition is exciting, and those who have accomplished this monumental task deserve a little something special to help celebrate the moment. This gift guide can give you some inspiration to help show the graduates in your life how proud you are of them this year! 

Downtown Boulder Gift Card

If you are feeling a bit indecisive on one particular gift, there’s always the Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Accepted at over 100 retailers (and restaurants) downtown, the graduates are sure to find something that they will enjoy! The card is available for purchase online or in person at the Visitor Information Center (13th & Pearl) or the Downtown Boulder Office (1942 Broadway Ste 301).

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Gore-Tex Jackets at Arc'teryx

Give your grad the useful gift of Gore-Tex. The Beta jacket is perfect for every post-graduation adventure, and great for keeping dry in all four seasons. The Atom SL is a versatile synthetic insulation piece that can be layered differently all throughout the year. We also have reliable footwear to help your grad take those first steps of adulthood in the right direction...towards the trails.

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CU Gear at Art Mart

CU later school! This year, find the perfect gift that puts the GRAD in conGRADulations here at Art Mart!

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Posters from Art Source International

Give the gift of art that captures their Boulder experience. Art Source International offers a wide collection of CU and Boulder posters, perfect for commemorating their time here. Make it an extra-special gift by choosing to have it professionally framed, giving them a lasting reminder of their achievements and memories.

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'Sko Buffs' Bracelet from Bliss

Con'grad'ulations to our Buffs! Got a grad in your life this season? Help create a lasting memory for them with the Ink + Alloy special edition 'Sko Buffs' bracelet, curated just for our Boulder community! Based out of Georgia, Ink + Alloy partners with artisan women in India to produce their products, fairly employing them in order to aid in their financial autonomy. Come in and snag a bracelet for a graduating Buff, or even maybe a future Buff!

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CU Apparel from BoCO Life

Give a gift that keeps Boulder close to their heart. BoCO Life's selection of CU and Boulder merchandise offers a variety of ways for graduates to remember their experiences here. Find something special that speaks to their connection with the university and the town.

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Books from Boulder Bookstore

Send them off with a little extra wisdom from the Boulder Bookstore! Whether it's mastering a new recipe, understanding their finances, or tackling the mysteries of "adulting," you'll find the perfect guide on their shelves. A fun and useful gift to support their journey into independence.

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Spring Essentials for the Chic Grad from Haven

Celebrate your favorite grad with a little something from Haven, where effortless style meets feel-good energy. From delicate gold jewelry and soft pastel sets to beauty must-haves and curated home touches, we have everything to elevate their post-grad glow-up. Whether they're stepping into a new city or just craving a spring refresh, our handpicked pieces are here to help them bloom.

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Customized Watch from Hurdle's Jewelry

The perfect gift to celebrate your grad! Norqain is a family-owned Swiss made watch brand with customizable name plates on the side of EVERY watch! Celebrate by engraving a graduation date or even a special note to your grad. Visit us in store to check out the selection!

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Gifts from Jones + Co

Give your grad a little something to mark the moment. Whether it's a big hug in candle form or a new piece they’ll wear forever, we’ve got you. Grads can still take advantage of their 10% SKO BUFFS discount before it expires—ideal for picking up something special to celebrate this milestone!

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Boulder Puzzle from Liberty Puzzles

Give a gift that's both engaging and deeply Boulder! Liberty Puzzles offers exquisitely crafted wooden jigsaw puzzles, including the stunning "Starry Flatirons" and the spirited "Forever Buffs" designs. A unique and lasting way for your grad to remember their time here and enjoy some mindful fun.

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Kitchenware & Home Goods from Peppercorn

For beautiful and lasting kitchenware and home goods, look no further than Peppercorn, right here in Boulder! Help your grad outfit their new home with quality pieces they'll use and love for years to come.

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Spritzer Sampler Gift Box from Rebecca's Apothecary

Invite your New Grad to breathe deeply and slow down. Rebecca's most loved aromatherapy spritzers come together in this beautiful Spritzer Sampler Gift Box. Spray generously to enhance any space with all natural scents, derived from organic and wildcrafted botanicals.

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Graduation Gift Set from Savannah Bee Company

Share the sweetness of Savannah Bee with this lovely graduation gift. Featuring Savannah Bee's iconic Okee Bear, a luxurious Tupelo hand lotion and soap duo, hydrating Tupelo body butter and lip balm, and a beautifully scented orange clove beeswax candle. A truly special way to mark their accomplishment.

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Black Truffle Parmesan Sprinkle from Savory Spice

Commemorate grads by staying true to our colors with our Black Truffle Parmesan Sprinkle. Nothing says Sko Buffs like Truffle parmesan that's packed full of flavor.

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Graduation Cards and Notebooks from Two Hands Paperie

Celebrate the Grad! Dive into the future with our selection of graduation cards, perfect for cheering on your favorite scholar. And for the adventures ahead, snag our practical yet stylish pens and notebooks, ideal for jotting down memories on graduation trips.

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Necklace from Two Sole Sisters

Gift them a daily reminder of their power to make a difference. This elegant sterling silver pendant, accented with 22K gold-plated brass, features Gandhi's inspiring words: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." A meaningful keepsake on a delicate 16" ball chain.

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Bottle of Wine from West End Wine Shop

Raise a toast to their achievement with a special bottle from West End Wine Shop. Their curated selection and friendly staff make it easy to find a bottle of wine, beer or spirits that will make their graduation celebration even more special. Support local and give a gift they'll truly appreciate.

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CU Apparel from Where the Buffalo Roam

Celebrate CU Graduation with the perfect gifts from Where The Buffalo Roam! From CU apparel to locally inspired keepsakes, we’ve got everything grads will love.

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Sunglasses from Zeal Optics

Celebrate the grads in your life with a gift that’s equal parts style, function, and adventure-ready. Zeal Optics sunglasses make the perfect send-off into the next chapter—crafted from sustainable materials and built for wherever the journey leads. Whether they’re heading to campus, traveling the world, or chasing their next big goal, give them a view worth remembering.

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