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We're so glad you found us! We are The Dorm Guide, a helpful source for all things dorm & college life.
We've spent years researching and testing the best dorm essentials for college, and over the holidays, we focus on the best gift ideas and deals for college students and college-bound high school seniors, too!

Merry Christmas Eve!
We are getting ready for the after-Christmas sales, but there are still a few deals you can get in store today. ⬇️

top trending gifts for college students best sellers

What Everyone's Buying This Week

Chipotle Subway GrubHub Taco Bell Bath & Body Works Gift Cards

DECEMBER 24 - E-gift cards for Door Dash, Uber, Lyft, Subway, Cinemark & More!
⚡️15-20% off
the best amazon holiday deals
Check out Amazon's same day delivery gift ideas (subject to location availability)
Same Day Delivery
Pick up in store:
DEAL OF THE DAY
30% off
Skylight Digital Frame.
30% off
DEAL OF THE DAY
Up to 20% off gift cards (most are digital, or pickup in store)
Up to 20% off
Pick up in store:
DEAL OF THE DAY
Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle w/Mario Kart
$50 off
Amazon Prime Membership
  
GIFT IDEA:
Amazon Prime Young Adult.
6 months free, then 50% off.
Includes GrubHub+.
50% off
Target Circle 360 Membership
GIFT IDEA: Target Circle 360 for College Students. Free same-day delivery from store on $35+ & free Shipt membership - my fave!
50% off
Walmart+ Membership
GIFT IDEA: Walmart+ Membership for Students. Free same-day delivery from store on $35+ & gas discounts and more.
50% off
Target stocking stuffer beauty personal care ideas
Get $10 gift card on $40 spend in beauty & personal care - great stocking stuffers!
$10 for $40+
College and dorm deals holiday sales

Hundreds of college gift ideas & deals from 60+ retailers, updated daily.

Get all the best deals, updated daily from Lara & Team - Your Dorm Guides! Over 4+ years of deal hunting for all things dorm & college, this is the place you need to go FIRST.
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Last Minute Deals & Delivery Options

DOTDs:
30% off Skylight digital frames,
37% off Shark Steam & Scrub Mop plus earn $20 gift card w/mop purchase.
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Tan extra 25% off w/ code MYFAMILY + earn Kohl's Cash. Get extra $5 Kohl's Cash when you buy online, pick up in store, or use Instacart!
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30-60% off gifts you can buy online and pick up in store. Or get $5 same-day delivery from store for $25+.
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Free same-day delivery with $35 purchase (delivered from local store).
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13 categories of deals just for
older teens & college students.
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Check out all of the latest items on sale and choose store pickup or check expedited shipping rates.
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Order by noon 12/24 for in-store pick up or delivery by DoorDash!
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black friday athleta deals
Semi-annual sale up to 70% off.
Order for store pickup
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anthropologie college gift ideas
30% off select clothing & accessories. 50% off holiday.
Buy online, pick up in store.
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So many more great deals today! See them all.
  
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Shop our storefronts for the best dorm & college essentials + gifts.

the best amazon holiday deals
We've made it easy to shop all the best holiday deals for older teens and college students!
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the best target holiday deals
Our favorite Target deals all in one place! See our storefront for the latest picks.
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the best walmart deals for college
Walmart has great deals year-round! See our holiday finds AND our everyday dorm solutions
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