Commencement at Harvard University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Crimson spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons in Harvard Yard, late nights in Widener Library, moments at the John Harvard Statue, and cheering alongside classmates under the storied elms of Cambridge. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights of Harvard Yard shining and the roar of your family and classmates filling the historic lawn, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the crimson red and black legacy that unites generations of Harvard Graduates.

Doctoral Regalia for Harvard University
Harvard University doctoral graduates step into Harvard’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe red gowns accented, plush black velvet front panels, degree specific crow’s-feet emblems, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in Harvard signature colors of black and red crepe, is trimmed in to denote the Ph.D. discipline. The ensemble is completed with an four-sided black velvet tam, adjustable for fit, and a black 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 Hooding in Sanders Theatre to future convocations and commencements.

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

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

Each spring Crimson students ask the same questions on r/Harvard: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the Harvard Coop?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Crimson and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for Harvard University—we help you wear your Crimson achievement, carry your Harvard pride into the future, and walk out of Harvard Yard not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of Harvard University.

Note: Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools: Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences (which includes Harvard College, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences), Harvard Business School, the Divinity School, Graduate School of Design, Graduate School of Education, Harvard Kennedy School, Law School, Medical School, School of Dental Medicine, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.