Yep, Graduation Gift Registries Are Now a Thing. Here Are 4 Good Ones

Q: What is a college registry?

A college registry is a curated wish list parents or students create to collect dorm-room and campus-living essentials, helping friends and family know what to buy for graduation.

Q: Which stores offer college registries?

Major retailers like Target and Bed Bath & Beyond offer college registries, and there are dedicated services such as MyRegistry.com and DormCo that consolidate items from multiple stores.

Q: How do I set up a College Registry?

Pick a retailer or registry service, create an account, add items you need (furniture, bedding, kitchenware, etc.), and share the link with friends and family so they can purchase gifts.

Q: Can I include items from multiple stores on one registry?

Yes. Services like MyRegistry.com allow you to add items from nearly any store, so you can compile a single list from multiple retailers.

Q: Are there benefits to registering at a specific store?

Yes. Individual stores often offer perks like completion discounts, in-store consultations, or exclusive deals on remaining registry items after the event.

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Clara

Jan 5

We’ve all heard that when it comes to giving presents, intent matters most.

And that’s true.

Still, a bit of direction can be extremely useful. That’s the purpose of gift registries — they steer givers toward buying items that will actually be used instead of ending up forgotten in a closet. No one wants to waste a loved one’s money.

Historically, registries were mainly for weddings and baby showers, but times have changed. Now, gift registries for high school graduates heading to college are common.

After all, outfitting your first dorm or off-campus apartment can get pricey.

Ready to create a graduation gift registry? You could set up an Amazon wish list or use a standard gift registry at Walmart or another retailer, but below are four services with registries designed specifically for high school grads bound for college this fall.

Target

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If your dorm aesthetic leans toward modern farmhouse, registering at Target is a smart move.

The advantage of a Target registry is that you’ll receive 15% off any remaining registry items. That means items your friends didn’t buy are available to you at a discount.

To set up a Target college registry, go here.

Bed Bath & Beyond

If you’re uncertain about what to pack for dorm life, Bed Bath & Beyond offers a thoroughcampus checklistthat’s great for deciding what to include.

Prefer hands-on help? You can book an in-store consultation to get personalized guidance.

To begin your Bed Bath & Beyond college registry, click here.

MyRegistry.com

Not keen on limiting yourself to a single retailer? MyRegistry.com lets you compile wish lists from virtually any store — including small local shops without a web storefront.

To start a MyRegistry.com college registry, visit this page.

DormCo.com

This ecommerce site focuses on dorm essentials, so you’ll likely find everything you need to make campus life comfortable. The site also featuresnumerous articlescovering must-haves for various aspects of college living.

For details on creating a DormCo gift registry, see this resource.

Alex Turner is a contributing writer at Savinly.