Southern Illinois University

Commencement at Southern Illinois University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Saluki spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons at Campus Lake, late nights in Morris Library, moments at the Student Center, and cheering on the Salukis in Banterra Center. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights of the Banterra Center overhead and the roar of your family and classmates filling the historic arena, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the maroon and white legacy that unites generations of Salukis.

Doctoral Regalia for Southern Illinois University
SIU doctoral graduates step into Southern Illinois University’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe maroon gowns, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in SIU signature colors of luminous maroon satin with a bold white 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 doctoral hooding in Banterra Center to future convocations and commencements.

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

Salukis can also extend their milestone with the Modern Diploma Frame—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. The Stole Frame preserves another graduation keepsake, carrying the spirit of SIU after commencement into their professional careers.

Each fall and spring Salukis ask the same questions on r/SIUC: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a convenient alternative to the SIU University Bookstore?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Salukis and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for Southern Illinois University—we help you wear your Saluki achievement, carry your maroon and white into the future, and walk out of Banterra Center not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of Southern Illinois University.

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
Southern Illinois University College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences; College of Arts and Media; College of Business and Analytics; College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics; College of Health and Human Sciences; College of Liberal Arts; Graduate School; School of Education; Simmons Law School; and School of Medicine.