Commencement Central for UC Riverside
Doctoral Regalia
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Distinguished by Design. Worn with Pride. Yours Awaits.
Trusted by tens of thousands to celebrate life’s proudest achievements.
Guaranteed
Regalia Accuracy
Every detail matters — our gowns adhere to your school's guidelines, honoring tradition with precision for your proudest milestone.
Premium Quality
with Pockets!
From fabric to fit, every piece is chosen with intention — durable, eco-friendly, and designed for comfort. And yes, pockets — because practicality belongs in premium regalia, too.
Save Big
vs Bookstore
Skip the markups. Our direct-to-graduate model saves you up to 60% compared to bookstore prices — without compromising quality.
Friendly
Support
Real people, fast help, and answers that put your mind at ease — so you can enjoy your milestone.
Free
Shipping
Fast, free shipping on every order over $50 — delivered in days, with expedited options if you need it sooner.
Free Exchanges
& Returns
Shop with confidence — exchanges and returns are always free, so you're guaranteed the perfect fit.
Loved by Graduates, Alumni, & Faculty
Thousands of happy grads and faculty members have said it all!
"The regalia is beautiful, and customer service is outstanding."
Lynn H
Ph.D. | UC Riverside
"Excellent service, packaging, quality, and delivery!"
Kim S.
Ph.D. | UC Riverside
"I could not be happier with the quality of the CapGown regalia."
Elizabeth
G, Ph.D. | UC Riverside
"Great quality and in much better shape than other rentals I’ve seen."
Eileen M.
Ph.D. | UC Riverside
"I felt confident and special wearing this regalia for my two graduation ceremonies."
Halie W.
Ph.D. | UC Riverside
"Very high quality and exceeded my expectations!"
Bee K.
Ph.D. | UC Riverside
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About Doctoral Regalia for University of California, Riverside
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 Riverside regalia is suitable and meets the specifications registered with the Intercollegiate Bureau of Academic Costume. The regalia set for UC Riverside 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 Riverside gold and blue. Any graduate from UC Riverside 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 Riverside bookstore. We offer industry-leading customer service with one-day fulfillment, free shipping, and free exchanges.