Graduation season for the Class of 2025 brings a variety of promotional offers and freebies designed to celebrate academic achievements. These offers, ranging from complimentary food items to gift card bonuses and membership trials, are available from various brands across different sectors. The availability of these promotions is generally time-sensitive, with many valid only through specific dates in May, June, and July 2025. Eligibility criteria often require proof of graduation status, such as wearing academic regalia or presenting a student ID or diploma.
Food and Beverage Offers
Several food and beverage brands are providing direct free items or "buy one, get one" (BOGO) deals for graduates.
Insomnia Cookies offers a BOGO free deal on classic cookies for graduates who visit their local store wearing a cap and gown. This promotion is valid through June 30, 2025.
Magnolia Bakery provides a free classic cupcake to graduates who present their cap and gown or a 2025 diploma. This offer is also valid through June 30, 2025.
Buca di Beppo offers a free cannoli for every grad in the party when booking a graduation celebration. This is valid for dine-in service.
Perkins offers a free Mammoth Muffin to graduates visiting participating locations wearing 2025 graduation gear (cap or gown). This offer is valid until June 25. Additionally, Perkins offers a chance to win a $100 gift card by sharing a photo of themselves in their cap at Perkins and tagging @eatatperkins.
TGI Fridays allows graduates to score a free appetizer or dessert when ordering an entree. This offer requires showing a student ID and is valid through June 30, 2025.
Edge & Vessel offers free entry from May 1 to May 29 when showing a cap, gown, and student ID at the Box Office. Guests accompanying the graduate also receive a 20% discount on admission.
Top of the Rock offers free admission from May 1 to May 31, 2025, for those visiting in cap and gown or showing proof of graduation.
Xing Fu Tang offers a free drink of choice at any NYC location when visiting in cap and gown.
Krispy Kreme offers a free Original Glazed 3-pack on Grad Day (Wednesday, May 28) for high school and college 2025 grads wearing cap and gown or 2025 swag. There is also a chance to win free Original Glazed dozens for a year.
Kolache Factory offers $5 off $50 online ordering through June 30 with code GRAD25 at checkout.
Gift Card Promotions and Bonus Offers
Many brands offer bonus cards or rewards when purchasing gift cards, which can be a way to secure value for graduates.
Applebee’s offers a free $10 bonus card with the purchase of $50 in gift cards online or in-store through June 29. The bonus card is valid from the day after purchase through August 3, 2025.
Auntie Anne’s offers a $5 bonus reward for every $25 spent on gift cards through June 15. A rewards account is required for redemption, and the bonus card is valid through July 15.
Benihana runs two gift card promotions through June 15, offering up to $60 in bonuses.
Logan’s Roadhouse offers two $10 bonus cards when spending $50 on gift cards through June 9. The bonus cards are valid until July 31.
McAlister’s Deli offers a $5 reward voucher with a $25 gift card purchase through June 15. The voucher must be unlocked in a registered McAlister’s Rewards account.
Miller’s Ale House offers a $10 bonus gift card with the purchase of a $50 gift card through June 29. The bonus card is valid from June 30 through August 31, 2025.
Moe’s Southwest Grill offers $5 in Moe’s Rewards for every $25 gift card purchased through June 16.
Bonefish Grill offers a $10 bonus when a $50 gift card is purchased from June 23 to August 24.
Retail, Services, and Membership Offers
Beyond food, there are offers related to software, home goods, and professional development.
Amazon offers Prime-exclusive deals and free delivery with a free 6-month trial of Amazon Prime Student, which costs £7.49 per month after the trial period.
Canva allows graduates to customize and print graduation announcement templates by signing up for a free account.
Microsoft provides free use of Office 365 for students, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.
Potbelly offers free delivery on catering orders of £150 or more using promo code FREEDELIVERY at Potbelly.com.
Bertucci’s offers a graduation package feeding 10 to 20 people, including a tray of mini chocolate chip cannoli when spending $100 or more. Customers can use code GRAD2025.
Toyota offers a £500 rebate on new, unlicensed Toyota models when financing or leasing through a Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services. To qualify, graduates must present proof of graduation within the previous two years from the purchase date, or proof of current enrollment in an eligible undergraduate or graduate program, and proof of current employment.
National Society of Professional Engineers offers free student memberships to full-time students.
TDF Graduation Gift offers free membership for 2025 high school graduates from NYC public or charter schools.
Conclusion
The Class of 2025 has access to a diverse range of promotional offers, primarily focused on food and beverage rewards and gift card bonuses. Most offers require physical proof of graduation status, such as wearing a cap and gown, and are strictly time-limited, with deadlines typically falling in June 2025. While many offers are specific to US locations, digital offers such as software trials and professional memberships may have broader eligibility. Consumers should verify specific terms and conditions, including participation of local outlets, before attempting to redeem these offers.