Commencement at UC Santa Barbara is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Gaucho spirit. It’s the culmination of sunsets over the Pacific from Campus Point, late nights in Davidson Library, bike rides along the Lagoon Path, and cheering in the Thunderdome. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the ocean breeze on Commencement Green and the roar of your family and classmates filling the air, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the blue and gold legacy that unites generations of Gauchos.

Bachelor's Regalia Set for UC Santa Barbara
UCSB 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 Santa Barbara includes a mortarboard cap and black tassel with a year charm, specific to UCSB’s college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the College of Letters & Science, College of Engineering, and College of Creative Studies and programs across campus, all while reflecting UC Santa Barbara’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

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

Doctoral Regalia for UC Santa Barbara
Doctoral graduates step into UC Santa Barbara’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 Santa Barbara’s signature colors of luminous gold satin with a 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 Campbell Hall to future convocations and commencements.

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

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

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

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
College of Letters and Science, College of Engineering, and College of Creative Studies, as well as the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education.