I like giving a high-quality leather folder that holds a pen, a legal pad, etc. You could also see if child wants a “grown-up” high quality office bag, which can be spendy and which your child should pick out for themselves, or professional backpack.

Are you attending the graduation? A bouquet is nice for that.

Kid is taking a job at a place they did an internship at, and don't need any work clothing (very casual), and already have a laptop. If people didnt have cell phones, I'd think a nice watch, but kids today don't wear watches (well, ours don't). I will suggest the framed diploma to my spouse and see how it lands. Am open to other ideas as well

Ask your kid if they want a diploma frame.

They are not for everybody. But some people like them.

What are they doing next? I’d tend to say something career-related.

What do you get your child for completing graduate school? Spouse wants to mark the occasion with something special but doesn't have any ideas as to what. If you've been-there-done-that, what gift did you get for your child. Budget, under $500