Comet Gift Guide: Four Picks for Your Favorite Graduate

For the coffee or tea drinker

Nothing warms the body like a warm cup of coffee or tea, and this 16-ounce 50th anniversary mug is the perfect gift for the UT Dallas fan who also wants to start their day in style. The exclusive forest green mug retails for $14 at the UT Dallas bookstore.

For the Comet with a long commute

Whether you’re shopping for a recent graduate or yourself, this UTD Alumni license plate will showcase Comet pride on roads near and far, for years to come. This online-only license plate design can be shipped to the UT Dallas bookstore for free and is available for $21.

For the dog lover

For the graduate who is passionate about their alma mater and their pup, this 6-foot dog leash is the perfect accessory for their pooch. Embroidered with the UT Dallas logo, this sturdy accessory is fit to withstand long walks around the neighborhood or up and down the Margaret McDermott Mall. The spirited leash is available for $22. 

For the Comet who wants to stay connected

A membership to the UT Dallas Alumni Association is the gift that keeps on giving, with alumni benefits and a box of University gear that will last for years to come. Surprise graduates new and old with this gift, which includes a car decal, an exclusive T-shirt, a pop socket and your membership card. You can purchase a membership for $50. (Orders placed on these items will be received and fulfilled in January.)