Widener University

Commencement at Widener University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Pride spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons on the Chester campus, late nights in Wolfgram Memorial Library, traditions around Old Main, and cheering on the Pride at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the commencement tent filled with celebration and the roar of your family and classmates carrying across campus, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the blue and gold legacy that unites generations of the Widener Pride.

Doctoral Regalia for Widener University
Doctoral graduates step into Widener’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe light blue gowns accented with maize piping, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in Widener’s signature colors of light blue satin with a golden yellow 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 commencement on Memorial Field to future hooding ceremonies, convocations, and commencements.

Why CAPGOWN Over the Widener Campus Store?
Unlike the Widener Campus Store, 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 traditional campus-store price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from members of the Pride nationwide, our regalia are praised for craftsmanship, comfort, and durability that last well beyond the ceremony. Each regalia set adheres to Widener’s commencement standards, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for Widener graduates. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN, you can be sure that you will be among fellow members of the Pride who have taken graduation photos around Old Main and the Chester campus and crossed the stage with family and friends cheering them on.

Members of the Pride can preserve their milestone with three diploma-frame choices designed for Widener University’s 14"w x 11"h bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral diplomas. The Modern Diploma Frame provides a clean contemporary presentation, while the Cherry Wood Diploma Frame pairs navy and gold museum-quality matting with the Widener seal and school name in gold embossing. The premium Medallion Diploma Frame features mahogany-finish moulding, matching navy and gold matting, an official gold medallion, and a gold-embossed school name. Every option includes UV-protective glass for a lasting display of Widener achievement.

Each spring, Widener graduates ask the same questions: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the Widener Campus Store?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for the Pride and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for Widener—we help you wear your Pride achievement, carry your blue and gold into the future, and walk across Memorial Field not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of Widener University.

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following schools and colleges:
College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health & Human Services, School of Business Administration, School of Engineering, Dwyer School of Nursing, Center for Continuing Studies, Delaware Law School, and Commonwealth Law School.