Who are the college students you are buying gifts for? What are their needs and interests? What is their new-home situation? With answers to these questions in hand, it is easier to narrow down the many possibilities for a good house warming gift for college students. Here are some great ideas for some of the answers.
If the college students are newly-weds or setting up a semi-permanent home, they needs basic household goods. These things include towels and linens, small appliances, tableware, and small furnishings or wall decor. Many in this situation might especially appreciate something with the college insignia, so take a look at the campus store for a rocking or captain's chair, a lamp, mirror, glassware or other gift are also good options. Otherwise, choose something nice but basic, such as a set of matching towels, place mats and table decor, toaster, blender or mixer. If they are likely to celebrate holidays, a collection of nice Christmas ornaments and stockings, or other holiday decorations can be a unique and special gift.
On the other hand, if these are students moving into a dormitory, or from dorm living to an off-campus apartment, they need more portable, useful, and possibly expendable gifts. Possibilities include a plastic shower basket filled with toiletries, a set of durable plastic dishes and cups, a collage picture frame or digital frame, a large bucket filled with cleaning supplies, or a basket filled with coffee, tea, cocoa and snacks.
It is also always helpful to have basic hand tools, and these can be purchased as a set or put together in a tool bag or box. Make sure to include picture hanging hooks and some basic fasteners. Look into whether small appliances, such as toasters, microwaves, and refrigerators are permissible. If they are, they would make a great house warming gift for college students and a college student would be so grateful to have them!