Commencement at Kent State University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Golden Flash spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons on Risman Plaza, fall walks beneath the Kent Campus trees, concerts at the MACC, and cheering on the Flashes at Dix Stadium. As you cross the stage in your cap and gown—under the bright lights of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center for Fall Commencement or Packard Music Hall for Spring Commencement—the cheers of your family and classmates fill the arena. In that moment, it’s about more than receiving a degree; it’s about stepping into the blue and gold legacy that connects generations of Golden Flashes..

Bachelor's Regalia Set for Kent State University
Kent State bachelor’s graduates cross the stage in the traditional matte black gown, sustainably tailored from recycled fibers, with discreet side pockets and a neckline loop to secure stoles. A hidden front hook allows for either a traditional closed silhouette or an open-front style, giving you freedom to showcase your outfit beneath. The bachelor cap and gown set for Kent State University includes a mortarboard cap and black tassel with a year charm, specific to your KSU college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and programs across campus, all while reflecting Kent State’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

Why CAPGOWN Over the Kent State Bookstore?
Unlike the Kent State Bookstore, where regalia can be costly and take weeks to be delivered, CAPGOWN fulfills bachelor’s regalia in just one business day—at about half the Kent State Bookstore price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from Golden Flashes nationwide, our regalia are praised for craftsmanship, comfort, and durability that last well beyond the ceremony. Each regalia set adheres to the strict standards of the Kent State University commencement committee, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for Kent State grads. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN you can be sure that you will be amongst fellow Golden Flashes who have had a photoshoot against Kent State University’s picturesque campus and walked across the graduation stage with family and friends cheering you on.

Golden Flashes can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the Kent State University seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and memorabilia from Kent and Northeast Ohio that carry the spirit of Kent State after commencement into their professional careers.

Each fall and spring Golden Flashes ask the same questions on r/KentState: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the Kent State Bookstore?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Golden Flashes and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for Kent State University—we help you wear your Golden Flash achievement, carry your blue and gold into the future, and walk out of Packard Music Hall or the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of Kent State University.

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges:
KSU College of Aeronautics and Engineering, College of Applied and Technical Studies, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, College of the Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration (Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship), College of Communication and Information, College of Education, Health and Human Services, College of Nursing, College of Podiatric Medicine, and College of Public Health.