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Gifts for Grads

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Looking for more ways to celebrate? Graduates and their family and friends can use these these gifts to celebrate, congratulate, and share pride in our UMD graduates.

Three UMD alums pointing to their names on the Alumni Life Membership Wall.

You have the opportunity to celebrate your graduate and cement their achievement forever in College Park with the gift of a membership in the University of Maryland Alumni Association.

Alumni Association Membership

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Special graduation gift options are available at the UMD bookstore.

Graduate Gifts

Class ring in a box, surrounded by ribbons.

Gift your grad an official University of Maryland class ring! It is the perfect keepsake they will cherish long after graduation.

Balfour Class Rings & Graduation Announcements

Testudo and Mano's Wine

Whether it's for a new grad or a life milestone, shop officially licensed Mano's Wine for the Terp in your life.. 

Image of graduate holding a brick engraved with the phrase, "What's Your Story?"

Commemorate their achievement by personalizing a brick that will be displayed on Legacy Plaza at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, steps away from SECU Stadium. Use promo code GRAD to save.

Testudo and Diploma

When it comes to selecting diploma and certificate frames, Herff Jones is the way to go! They offer high-quality value and customization that perfectly represents your grad.

Recognize your student’s hard work and dedication by making a Legacy Gift in your student’s honor. This tribute gift is a way to express support and gratitude to the University and to the faculty and staff who have been meaningful in your student’s education.

Senior Family Legacy

2025 Grad trip

May 26-June 12, 2026 

with an optional 5-day extension

 

Celebrate your Terp’s graduation with an unforgettable Essential Europe adventure packed with excitement—blending exploration, culture and thrill. From touring historic London and Florence’s stunning Il Duomo, to channeling Julie Andrews in Austria and soaking up the sun on the Greek Isles, it’s the ultimate Class of 2026 grad celebration. Learn more.

Essential Europe Grad Trip

Senior class gift

Leave your legacy and be a part of Maryland’s senior class gift tradition. Contribute $10 to the senior class gift fund and receive a custom Terp Alum tassel charm to wear at all Commencement activities.

All proceeds from the class gift will go towards the voted fund of choice by the Class of 2026. The voting will take place at the Leave Your Legacy: A Champagne Toast event on February 26, 2026. All graduating students will receive an email invite to this event at the start of the Spring 2026 semester.