19 College Care Packages for Your Favorite Students

Updated by Timothy Paradis

We all know that college is about working hard and playing hard! Hitting the books and pulling all-nighters is mixed with making new friends and lasting memories. If you’re seeing your favorite college student or grad off to college, now's the perfect time to show your support and offer encouragement by sending a college care package .

We assigned ourselves the homework of pulling together college care package ideas that go above and beyond an Amazon gift card. Not only are these options unique and practical, they're a whole lot of fun, too!

Whether your student is doing in-person or virtual learning, they're not going to turn down high-energy snacks, a quality cup of coffee, or a little pampering. Treat your favorite college student to some of the best college care packages today!

The Best College Care Packages

Paradise Delivered Premium Box

Paradise Delivered Premium Box

From $40.83 per box
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If rest and relaxation are high on their wishlist, the Premium Box from Paradise Delivered has got them covered! Self-care in the way of hand-selected bath goodies, beauty products, accessories, treats, and a good read makes a thoughtful gift for every occasion and beyond. No spa trip required: they can simply open the box, draw a warm bath, and enjoy some quality "me time."

Shipping: Your box will ship on or before the 8th day of every month. New subscribers can order up until the 25th of the month to receive that month's box. Following boxes ship on the 8th of the month.

Customer Review

“WOW! Best customer service I’ve experienced in awhile. Been a subscriber for a year. Have loved all my boxes. For the first time last box was missing an item. Email to customer service was answered in 12 hours. Very gracious. Replacement product received in less than a week.” – Army S.

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HealthyMe Living Snack Box

From $29.41 per box
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Subscribing to the HealthyMe Living snack box is a great way to meet snacking needs while getting a taste of some of the best healthy snack options out there. Created by a certified health coach with a passion for healthy eating, loved ones will get organic, gluten-free, vegan, and single-serve snacks that have been handpicked just them!

Shipping: First box goes out within 2-3 business days and all orders after that sync up with the monthly shipments around the 15th of each month.

Customer Review

“My diet is complex due to a couple of chronic health conditions. This box is wonderful for me since it has some things I wasn’t aware of to try plus a couple of old favorites. I love it and everything in it :) Fun and arrived very quickly. Thank you!” – Marie C.

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TheraBox - Self Care Box

From $37.99 per box
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Shipping: ✨ Reserve your “WINTER” TheraBox today with up to $500+ worth of therapist-curated winter wellness rituals that make the perfect holiday gift for your partner, friends, family, colleagues and of course — you! ✨ Orders placed between November 25 - December 25 will ship within 2-5 business days starting December 1.

Paper Bliss

Paper Bliss

From $15.00 per box
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Curated around a new theme every month, like Panda Paper Overload or Into the Woods, Paper Bliss is a monthly subscription box that sends a mix of Japanese stationery items that are totally squee worthy. Gift them an unboxing experience filled with cute items and supplies, including pretty paper, artistic stickers, pens and pencils, notepads, and more.

Shipping: Your first welcome box ships off in 5 days or less. For existing subscribers, We ship out boxes on the 5th of every month. Only one Shipment is sent is sent per billing cycle.

Customer Review

"Only 2 boxes so far but It’s a good little box with cute stationary supplies. Always 1 sheet of stickers, 2 pens, 2-3 mini note pads, 1 mini-card, 1 postcard, an eraser or sharpener and a cute little pencil case, etc. The items are small but I like the variety of items in one box. And love the packaging concept with layers… more fun when unboxing! :)" - Marie-Eve D.

The Storytime Box

The Storytime Box

From $16.66 per box
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Shipping: Customers must subscribe by the 15th of the month in order to receive the upcoming box. (Ex. Subscribe by June 15th for the upcoming batch shipped on July 1st.)

Thriller and Mystery Books Club

Thriller and Mystery Books Club

From $15.99 per box
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Shipping: FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING on all orders!

Magickal Earth - Basic Crystal Only New

Magickal Earth - Basic Crystal Only New

From $13.41 per box
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With crystals, astrology and tarot, each box from Magickal Earth is curated to match the energy of the coming month. Help them get in touch with their own unique brand of spirituality with 4 subscription levels that bring an assortment of New Age provisions like reinvigorating crystals, astrological overviews, practical magic, and a tarot card drawn just for them.

Shipping: We ship on or around the 10th of every month, Our goal is that you receive the box by the 20th - 23rd of every month. As we follow the Astrological calendar. Note: International orders can not be guaranteed arrival at this time.

Customer Review

“I absolutely LOVE this box. It is my fav thing to receive every month, I am always impressed by it and I have used and loved every crystal I have been gifted. Thank you so much!” - Reba G.

Monthly Earring Mania

Monthly Earring Mania

From $10.00 per box
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Shipping: Your box will ship on the 5th of every month. Please order by the 30th to get the current box. For existing subscribers, we also ship on the 5th of every month.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

From $27.99 per box
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Escape the Crate brings high-quality riddles, puzzles, and the curiosity to crack codes into the home. These games can be played solo or in a small group of up to six. Reviewers love the length of game play and the ability to select different levels of expertise. These escape room creators are a fan favorite.

Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.

Customer Review

“It took us (three adults) about 3 hours to do "Escape the Gold Rush Robbery" and we all enjoyed ourselves, finding the puzzles pleasantly challenging but not frustrating.” -Kj. L

Pachanga Box with the snacks around it in a circular fashion from Colombia. The background is of pink color.

International Snack Box - Pachanga Box

From $34.00 per box
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Shipping: We ship 1-3 business days after receiving your order. Following boxes will by around the 12th of the month.

MyTeabox Monthly Subscription

MyTeabox Monthly Subscription

From $12.95 per box
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Shipping: Your first box will ship within 48 hours, Monday to Friday. Follow up boxes ship within the first week of the month.

The Deadbolt Mystery Society Monthly Box

The Deadbolt Mystery Society Monthly Box

From $31.24 per box
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Shipping: FREE US SHIPPING. Subscriptions are taken from the first day of the month through the last day of the month at 6PM CST. Boxes ship to subscribers the first week of the following month. (Ex. Subscriptions from Dec 1-31 ship the first week of Jan 2025). Subscription renewals take place on the 15th of every month.

History Book Box

History Book Box

From $19.99 per box
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Shipping: Initial box will ship within 5 days of ordering. Each additional box will ship out the following month on the 11th. Only ships within the continental U.S.

Wild Woman Box

Wild Woman Box

From $39.25 per box
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Celebrate the spirit of adventurous, outdoorsy women with plenty of girl power packed into each monthly box from Wild Woman. Promoting a philosophy that's all about taking life into your own hands, this monthly gift is perfect for women who prefer to spend their time outside. Every box delivers 4-8 high-quality, practical items, including natural body products, gear, water bottles, tools and healthy on-the-go snacks.

Shipping: >> Subscribe now for immediate shipping on your first box, with each additional box shipping out around the 8th of each month <<

Customer Review

"My kids ordered 3 months for Mother's Day and I loved it so much I ordered 3 more months for myself." - Marie D.

COLOSSAL Mystery Box - 24+ full-sized products & $600 retail value

COLOSSAL Mystery Box - 24+ full-sized products & $600 retail value

From $110.00 per box
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Shipping: Your box will ship on or before the 1st day of every month. New subscribers can order up until the 15th of the month to receive that month's box.

Monthly Onsen Box (Japanese Wellness Sets)

Monthly Onsen Box (Japanese Wellness Sets)

From $88.60 per box
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Shipping: We ship during the first week of each month.

Reading Bug Box

Reading Bug Box

From $29.99 per box
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Shipping: Your first box ships within 5 business days of your order. Thereafter, Reading Bug Boxes ship between the 15th-20th of each month. For fast shipping during the holiday season, we recommend ordering directly from our website (not through cratejoy) to choose our priority mail shipping upgrade.

Self-Care Starter Box ($110+ value) - Ships Immediately!

Self-Care Starter Box ($110+ value) - Ships Immediately!

From $54.99 per box
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Shipping: Ships immediately

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