Commencement at UC San Francisco is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the UCSF’s legacy of discovery, compassion, and innovation in the health sciences. It’s the culmination of late nights in the Kalmanovitz Library, clinical rotations at UCSF Health, drives along the Golden Gate, and moments of discovery in Mission Bay. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights of Herbst Theatre shining and the roar of your family and classmates filling the hall, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the blue and gold legacy that unites generations of UCSF graduates.

Master’s Regalia Set for UC San Francisco
UC San Francisco master’s graduates are distinguished by gowns with oblong sleeves and academic hoods lined in luminous gold satin with a blue chevron signifying UCSF colors. Each hood is finished with a gold velvet trim representing disciplines across UCSF schools. Sustainably crafted from recycled fibers and paired with a mortarboard cap and black tassel featuring a year charm, the set embodies both UCSF pride and the rigor of graduate study. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and School of Dentistry, all while reflecting UCSF’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

Doctoral Regalia for UC San Francisco
Doctoral graduates step into UC San Francisco’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe black 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 San Francisco’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 Herbst Theatre to future convocations and commencements.

Why CAPGOWN Over the UCSF Bookstore?
Unlike the UCSF Bookstore, where regalia can be costly and take weeks to be delivered, CAPGOWN fulfills master’s and doctoral regalia in just one business day—at about half the UCSF Bookstore price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from UCSF graduates 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 UCSF commencement committee, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for grads. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN you can be sure that you will be amongst fellow Bruins who have had a photoshoot against UC San Francisco’s picturesque campus and walked across the graduation stage with family and friends cheering you on.

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

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

Note: Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following schools: School of Dentistry; School of Medicine; School of Nursing; School of Pharmacy; and the Graduate Division.