Commencement at UC Irvine is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Anteater spirit. It’s the culmination of late nights in Langson Library, zipping across Ring Road between classes, quiet moments in Aldrich Park, and cheering on game days at the Bren Events Center. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights of the Bren shining and the roar of your family and classmates filling the arena, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the blue and gold legacy that unites generations of Anteaters.

Bachelor's Regalia Set for UC Irvine
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine includes a mortarboard cap and tassel with a year charm in blue and gold, specific to your college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the School of Biological Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, School of Education, and programs across campus, all while reflecting UC Irvine’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

Master’s Regalia Set for UC Irvine
Master’s graduates are distinguished by gowns with oblong sleeves and academic hoods lined in luminous gold satin with a blue chevron signifying UC Irvine colors. Each hood is finished with velvet trim representing disciplines across UC Irvine’s schools. Sustainably crafted from recycled fibers and paired with a mortarboard cap and a blue-and-gold tassel with a year charm, the set embodies both Anteater pride and the rigor of graduate study.

Doctoral Regalia for UC Irvine
Doctoral graduates step into UC Irvine’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe blue gowns accented with gold piping, plush blue velvet front panels, and three blue velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in UC Irvine’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, 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 Crawford Hall to future convocations and commencements.

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

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

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

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following schools:
Claire Trevor School of the Arts, School of Biological Sciences, Paul Merage School of Business, School of Education, Henry Samueli School of Engineering, School of Humanities, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, School of Law, School of Medicine, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Physical Sciences, School of Social Ecology, School of Social Sciences, and School of Population and Public Health.