Commencement at Virginia Commonwealth University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Ram spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons studying in James Branch Cabell Library, walks through Monroe Park, game days at the Siegel Center, and moments of inspiration along Broad Street in the heart of Richmond. As you cross the stage in your cap and gown—beneath the lights of the Greater Richmond Convention Center for Spring Commencement or the Stuart C. Siegel Center for Fall 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 black and gold legacy that unites generations of Rams.

Bachelor's Regalia Set for Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU 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 Virginia Commonwealth University includes a mortarboard cap and black or black and gold tassel with a year charm, specific to your VCU college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the College of Humanities and Sciences, School of Business, School of the Arts, School of Engineering, and programs across campus, all while reflecting Virginia Commonwealth’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

Why CAPGOWN Over the VCU Bookstore?
Unlike the VCU 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 VCU Bookstore price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from Spartans 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 Virginia Commonwealth University commencement committee, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for Virginia Commonwealth University grads. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN you can be sure that you will be amongst fellow Spartans who have had a photoshoot against VCU’s picturesque campus and walked across the graduation stage with family and friends cheering you on.

Rams can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the Virginia Commonwealth University seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and memorabilia from Richmond that carry the spirit of VCU after commencement into their professional careers.

Each fall and spring Rams ask the same questions on r/vcu: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the VCU Bookstore?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Rams and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for Virginia Commonwealth University—we help you wear your Ram achievement, carry your black and gold into the future, and walk out of the Greater Richmond Convention Center or Stuart C. Siegel Center not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
VCU College of Engineering, College of Health Professions, College of Humanities and Sciences, School of the Arts, School of Business, School of Dentistry, School of Education, the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, School of Social Work, and University College.