Commencement at Lamar University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Cardinal spirit. It marks the culmination of afternoons on the Quad, late nights in the Mary and John Gray Library, time spent with friends at the Setzer Student Center, and cheering on the Cardinals at Provost Umphrey Stadium. As you cross the stage in your cap and gown beneath the lights of the Montagne Center, surrounded by the cheers of family and classmates, you are not simply receiving a degree—you are stepping fully into the red and white legacy that unites generations of Lamar Cardinals.

Bachelor’s Regalia for Lamar University
Lamar University bachelor’s graduates cross the stage in a 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 the freedom to showcase your outfit beneath. The Lamar University bachelor cap and gown set includes a mortarboard cap and tassel with a year charm, specific to your LU college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Education and Human Development, College of Fine Arts and Communication, College of Nursing and Health Professions, and programs across the university , all while reflecting Lamar University’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

Doctoral Regalia for Lamar University
Doctoral graduates step into LU’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe black gowns accented with red piping, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in luminous red satin with a bold white chevron, is trimmed in blue velvet to denote the Ph.D. discipline or light blue to denote the Ed.D discipline. The ensemble is completed with an adjustable eight-sided black velvet tam and a gold bullion tassel for an added touch of prestige. Each regalia set includes a garment bag and carrying case, supporting not only commencement at the Montagne Center but also a lifetime of ceremonial use at future hooding ceremonies, convocations, and commencements.

Why CAPGOWN Over the Lamar University Bookstore?
Unlike the Lamar University Bookstore, where regalia can be costly and take weeks to arrive, CAPGOWN fulfills bachelor’s and doctoral regalia in just one business day—at about half the Lamar University Bookstore price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from Cardinals nationwide, our regalia is praised for its craftsmanship, comfort, and durability that last well beyond the ceremony. Each regalia set adheres to the strict standards required for Lamar University commencement ceremonies, making CAPGOWN a trusted alternative source of regalia for LU graduates. When you wear regalia from CAPGOWN, you can be confident that you will join fellow Cardinals who have taken photos across Lamar’s picturesque Beaumont campus and crossed the commencement stage with family and friends cheering them on.

Cardinals can preserve their milestone with the Modern Diploma Frame, featuring archival-quality black matting with refined gold trim. Choose between Havana Walnut for a warm, timeless appearance or Onyx Noir for a sleek, contemporary finish. Designed for an 11" x 8.5" diploma, it offers an elegant way to showcase your Lamar University achievement.

Ahead of Lamar University’s spring, summer, and fall commencement ceremonies, Cardinals ask the same questions throughout Lamar’s online student communities: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the Lamar University Bookstore?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Cardinals and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for Lamar University—we help you wear your Cardinal achievement, carry your red and white into the future, and walk out of the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of Lamar University.

Note: Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools: Lamar University College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts and Communication, College of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Graduate Studies, and Reaud Honors College.