Commencement at MIT is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Engineer spirit. It’s the culmination of late nights in Barker library, coding marathons in Infinite Corridor, walks along the Great Dome, and game days at Steinbrenner Stadium. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the sun shining down on Killian Court and the roar of your family and classmates filling the lawn, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the cardinal red and silver gray legacy that unites generations of MIT Engineers.
Bachelor's Regalia Set for MIT University
MIT 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. The bachelor cap and gown set for MIT includes a mortarboard cap and black tassel with a year charm, specific to MIT’s college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the School of Engineering, School of Science, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Sloan School of Management and programs across campus, all while reflecting MIT University’s enduring commitment to sustainability.
Master’s Regalia Set for MIT University
Master’s graduates are distinguished by gowns with oblong sleeves, sustainably crafted from recycled fibers, and paired with a mortarboard cap and black tassel with a year charm—an ensemble that reflects both Engineer pride and the rigor of graduate study. Unlike many universities, MIT does not include a velvet hood as part of the master’s regalia.
Doctoral Regalia for MIT University
Doctoral graduates step into MIT’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe silver gray gowns accented with red and gray piping, plush cardinal red velvet front panels, and three cardinal red velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in MIT’s signature colors of luminous cardinal red satin with a bold silver gray chevron, is trimmed in velvet to denote each Ph.D. discipline. The ensemble is completed with an eight-sided gray tam, adjustable for fit, and a red 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 Kresge Auditorium to future convocations and commencements.
Why CAPGOWN Over the MIT Coop Bookstore?
Unlike the MIT Coop, 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 MIT Coop bookstore price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from Engineers 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 MIT University commencement committee, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for MIT grads. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN you can be sure that you will be amongst fellow Engineers who have had a photoshoot against MIT’s picturesque campus and walked across the graduation stage with family and friends cheering you on.
Engineers can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the MIT seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many Engineers choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and memorabilia from Cambridge and Boston that carry the spirit of MIT after commencement into their professional careers.
Each spring MIT Engineers ask the same questions on r/mit: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the MIT Coop?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Engineers and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for MIT—we help you wear your Engineer achievement, carry your cardinal red and gray into the future, and walk out of Killian Court not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following schools:
School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Sloan School of Management, and School of Science. It also includes the Schwarzman College of Computing and all graduate and professional degree programs across the Institute.
