Commencement at UC Riverside is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Highlander spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons on the Rivera Library steps, late nights in Orbach Science Library, moments by the UCR Bell Tower, and walks through the Botanic Gardens. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights shining in the Toyota Arena 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 Highlanders.

Doctoral Regalia for UC Riverside
Doctoral graduates step into UC Riverside’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 UCR’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 the Student Recreation Center to future convocations and commencements.

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

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

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

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, School of Medicine, School of Public Policy, and School of Public Health.