New Mexico State University

Commencement at New Mexico State University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Aggie spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons at the Horseshoe, late nights in Zuhl Library, moments at Corbett Center Student Union, and cheering on the Aggies in Pan American Center. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights of the Pan American Center overhead and the roar of your family and classmates filling the historic arena, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the crimson and white legacy that unites generations of Aggies.

Doctoral Regalia for New Mexico State University
NMSU doctoral graduates step into New Mexico State University’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe maroon gowns, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in NMSU signature colors of luminous maroon satin with a bold white chevron, is trimmed in blue velvet to denote the Ph.D. discipline. The ensemble is completed with an eight-sided black velvet tam, adjustable for fit, and a gold bullion tassel for an added touch of prestige. Each regalia set includes a garment bag and carrying case, supporting not just commencement but a lifetime of ceremonial use, from doctoral hooding in Pan American Center to future convocations and commencements.

Why CAPGOWN Over the NMSU University Bookstore?
Unlike the NMSU Bookstore, where regalia can be costly and take weeks to be delivered, CAPGOWN fulfills doctoral regalia in just one business day—at about half the NMSU bookstore price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from Aggies 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 New Mexico State University commencement committee, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for NMSU grads. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN you can be sure that you will be amongst fellow Aggies who have had a photoshoot against New Mexico State University's picturesque campus and walked across the graduation stage with family and friends cheering you on.

Aggies can also extend their milestone with the Modern Diploma Frame—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. The Stole Frame preserves another graduation keepsake, carrying the spirit of NMSU after commencement into their professional careers.

Each fall and spring Aggies ask the same questions on r/nmsu: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a convenient alternative to the NMSU University Bookstore?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Aggies and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for New Mexico State University—we help you wear your Aggie achievement, carry your crimson and white into the future, and walk out of Pan American Center not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of New Mexico State University.

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
New Mexico State University College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business; College of Engineering; College of Health, Education and Social Transformation; Honors College; and Graduate School.