Originally Posted by
gymnbomb
I don't think anyone got me anything other than congratulatory cards, checks or gift cards for my masters graduation. I did not expect gifts from anyone, but a few close family members gave me a little money (in part due to the fact I was moving several states away after my masters to start my phd I am sure!). The one really meaningful thing I got for a college graduation was from my grandfather. My grandparents were unable to travel when I got my phd, but he sent me the tassel he had worn to his own phd graduation, which I wore to mine. But that was a really unique circumstance.