Commencement at Johns Hopkins University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Blue Jay spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons on the Beach, late nights in the Milton S. Eisenhower Library, moments by Gilman Hall, and traditions like Lighting of the Quads. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the sun shining down on Homewood Field Stadium and the roar of your family and classmates filling the stands, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the blue and black legacy that unites generations of Blue Jays.

Doctoral Regalia for Johns Hopkins University
Doctoral graduates step into Johns Hopkins University’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe yellow gowns, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in Johns Hopkins signature colors of luminous black satin with a bold gold chevron, is trimmed in velvet to denote each discipline—Ph.D. blue and MD green. 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 Hooding in Hill Auditorium to future convocations and commencements.

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

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

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

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Whiting School of Engineering, Carey Business School, School of Education, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Peabody Institute, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and Bloomberg School of Public Health.