Expert-Picked Graduation Gift Boxes for Move-In Day and Beyond

Moving to a new city after graduation is exciting—and a little overwhelming. The best graduation gift boxes for students moving to a new city balance quick-start utility, long-lasting sentiment, and smart shipping so your present lands right before move-in. Below, our editors spotlight keepsakes, dorm essentials, consumables, wellness picks, and subscriptions that fit tight budgets and small spaces. You’ll find clear price bands, personalization ideas, and timing tips to help you send the right box at the right moment, whether you’re celebrating in person or gifting from afar. We also include style-forward add-ons—from interview-ready ties to collegiate caps—that tuck neatly into any box and actually get used on day one.