CAPGOWN has your university's custom regalia! We make it easy for proud graduates and alumni to wear their university colors by offering a rental or purchase option, both delivered right to your door. You will receive a premium quality regalia set with either option. Our UC Merced regalia is suitable and meets the specifications registered with the Intercollegiate Bureau of Academic Costume. The regalia set for UC Merced includes a doctoral gown, choice of the doctoral hood, and an eight-sided tam with adjustable velcro and your choice of silk or gold bullion tassel. The body of the doctoral gown is blue with plush blue velvet panels and includes pockets. The gown features bell sleeves with three blue velvet chevrons in the doctoral gown tradition. The doctoral hood is trimmed with your choice of plush blue velvet denoting the Doctorate of Philosophy, kelly green velvet denoting the Doctorate of Medicine, or purple velvet denoting the Doctorate of Law. The interior of the hood is lined with luminous UC Merced gold and blue. Any graduate from UC Merced may wear our regalia. Whether you are being awarded your doctorate and want to commemorate this momentous occasion or you’re a faculty member looking for regalia that will last you year after year, you are going to shine on the graduation stage with our premium material and skillful craftsmanship. Don't wait 4-8 weeks for your regalia from the UC Merced bookstore. We offer industry-leading customer service with one-day fulfillment, free shipping, and free exchanges.