Commencement at UC Davis is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Aggie spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons on the Quad, late nights in Shields Library, biking at the Arboretum, and cheering with classmates in the ARC Pavilion. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights shining in the University Credit Union Center 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 gold legacy that unites generations of Aggies.

Doctoral Regalia for UC Davis
Doctoral graduates step into UC Davis’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe blue gowns accented in gold piping, plush blue velvet front panels, and three blue velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in UCLA’s signature colors of luminous gold satin with a bold UC blue chevron, is trimmed in velvet to denote each discipline—Ph.D. blue, JD purple, and MD green. The ensemble is completed with an eight-sided blue 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 Jackson Hall to future convocations and commencements.

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

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

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

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Biological Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Letters and Science, Graduate School of Management, School of Education, School of Law (King Hall), School of Medicine, School of Nursing (Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing), School of Veterinary Medicine, and School of Public Health.