Recently, at the graduation ceremony of Beijing University of Science and Technology, the university's highest honor, the 20th President's Medal, was awarded. A total of 8 undergraduate students and 11 postgraduate students received this honor. At the ceremony, each awardee was presented with a substantial 50-gram pure gold medal!
Northwest University gifted each graduate a personalized blue jade seal, crafted from rare, natural Lantian stone and meticulously carved by hand. This smooth, exquisite piece of jade is engraved with the student's name and the university emblem, encapsulating their years at the institution as they embark on their diverse future journeys.
Other universities across the country have also presented impressive graduation gifts, each offering unique commemorative items filled with campus warmth and romance. Let's explore some of these special graduation presents together!
East China Normal University planted a dedicated "graduation flower" for its graduates, brimming with love and blessings. This year's Purpleleaf Gaura was selected through a joint vote by students and faculty. The university hopes this gently swaying pink cloud will accompany graduates as they set sail towards a brilliant future.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology presented all graduates with a special digital library card. By logging into the "Fragrant HUST" digital library, graduates gain lifelong free access to 100,000 e-books, 30,000 audiobooks, and over a thousand periodicals. The university wishes for students to carry the seeds of knowledge, cultivating a rich forest of the mind.
Xi'an International Studies University gifted each graduate a meal voucher with a face value of 15 yuan and an expiration date marked "forever." Graduates are encouraged to return with family to revisit campus and savor the flavors of memory.
Wuhan Institute of Shipbuilding Technology launched a special "Ship Dream Voyage" graduation gift box, containing a lifetime alumni card and welcoming graduates to visit often, using the keepsake as a promise to return.
Tongji University customized USB drives for graduates, modeled after the university's iconic National Pillar. The drives contain a personalized "growth archive" for each student, including campus data and images from enrollment to graduation, allowing them to revisit their years at Tongji anytime.
Dalian University of Technology gave graduates a multifunctional sleep-aid night light that plays campus white noise from all four seasons. The blank surface of the light can be signed by teachers and classmates, wishing graduates a life filled with energy, successful endeavors, and brightness.
Southeast University's graduation gift is equally distinctive: a custom-printed suitcase adorned with campus landmarks, accompanying students as they traverse future paths. The message is clear: no matter where you go, your alma mater is with you.
Wuhan Polytechnic University distributed a retro "Three Meals, Four Seasons" grain coupon gift box to graduates, replicating old-style ration ticket designs. Scanning a code allows for the exchange of selenium-rich mixed grains and rice, reminding graduates to take care of themselves and eat regularly, no matter how far they travel.
East China University of Political Science and Law introduced a thermos cup blind box with the theme "he." The cup features the university mascot, the XieZhi, amidst campus scene illustrations. The word "he" carries multiple meanings—congratulations on graduation, reminders for health, hopes for integrity, and a commitment to justice—wishing graduates to drink well, live well, and maintain good health.
Xi'an Jiaotong University's graduation gift is a "fluffy" steamed bun figurine wearing a bachelor's gown, cleverly blending campus culture with Shaanxi characteristics in a lively and亲切 way, conveying the alma mater's blessings in a manner that resonates with young people.
Soochow University customized a special graduation gift blind box文创 for the Class of 2026—"Little Su's Future Style." Engraved with campus elements and youthful messages, it combines a century of academic heritage with the寓意 that youth is full of unknowns and surprises, encouraging bold exploration of the path ahead.
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University created a全新 custom mascot emoji pack for graduates. It doesn't take up luggage space or require checking; it quietly resides on your phone, going online for you, being cute for you, and helping you remember all the good times at the university.
What graduation memorabilia have you received or are you receiving? Feel free to share in the comments section!
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