Gift Guide: College Students
Non-gendered gift ideas for college students. Keep an eye out for subsequent College Boy and College Girl gift ideas! Please note this post may include affiliate links.
Anyday Microwave Cookware
Their lack of a full kitchen shouldn’t limit their cooking abilities. This four-piece College Dorm Bundle from Anyday is ideal for safe microwave cooking in small spaces. They’ll be whipping up crispy bacon, “fancy” instant ramen, and perfect rice in no time.
Omsom Saucy Noodle Sampler
Speaking of “fancy ramen,” this kit from Omsom will put their Cup Of Noodles to shame. It includes 20 servings of noodles that can be cooked using a microwave, electric kettle, or stovetop. This will be their new go-to gourmet dorm meal.
Halo Bolt
The ultimate roadside emergency tool. Nervous parents with children at far away colleges can rest a little easier when their student has a Halo Bolt in their car. Not only will it jump start a vehicle, but it can inflate tires, charge devices, and it has an integrated floodlight, so they’re better prepared for emergency roadside situations or power outages.
Uggs
Not the most unique idea, but one they’ll surely love! There’s nothing better than a comfy, easy shoe to slip on when they walk down the dorm halls to a friend’s room. Uggs are a classic, and so many of their styles are popular right now! My top picks for this year are the Tasman and the Neumel.
College Cityscape Glasses
They’ll love showing off some school spirit with these drinking glasses from Uncommon Goods!
Swoveralls
The only thing better than sweatpants? Swoveralls (sweatpant + overalls)! Order a pair in their school colors and this will undoubtedly be their new gameday outfit when they watch away games at home.
Portable Cold Brew Maker
Help them cut back on their Starbucks addiction with this portable cold brew maker that’s the perfect size for their dorm room.
The Comfy
The Comfy is a wearable blanket that’s been a very popular gift over the last few years. Especially great for a late night study session or a movie night in the dorms. They even have a collegiate line so your student can rep their school!
Pizza Pack Tupperware
Pizza is practically its own food group for college students. But a pizza box isn’t ideal to store leftovers in a dorm room mini fridge. That’s where Pizza Pack comes in. It allows them to store and microwave up to 5 slices at once in a single, compact piece of tupperware.
Practical Stocking Stuffers
I love going the practical route with stocking stuffers. Here are a few that college students will appreciate:
Wrinkle release spray - for the days when they can’t bother to break out an iron/steamer
Angry Mama microwave cleaner - for the time when someone inevitably burns popcorn in their dorm microwave
10 ft charging cables - so they can sleep next to their phone, even from their lofted bed (PS - I think chargers will be a HUGE gift this year with the new charging port on the iPhone 15. Make sure you’re getting the right cord! Here’s one for USB-C.)
Bluelight glasses - to reduce eye strain and headaches when they spend long nights staring at a screen in the library
Stain remover spray - so they can treat stains without having to put another quarter in the washing machine