Commencement at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Minuteman spirit. It's the culmination of afternoons on the Campus Pond, late nights in W. E. B. Du Bois Library, moments at the Old Chapel, and cheering on the Minutemen in Mullins Center. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the sun shining down on McGuirk Alumni Stadium 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 maroon and white legacy that unites generations of Minutemen.

Doctoral Regalia for UMass Amherst
Doctoral graduates step into UMass Amherst most prestigious attire: tailored crepe maroon gowns accented with white piping, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in UMass Amherst’s signature colors of luminous maroon satin with a bold white two chevron, is trimmed in blue velvet to denote the Ph.D. discipline. The ensemble is completed with an eight-sided black 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 Mullins Center to future convocations and commencements.

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

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

Each spring Minutemen ask the same questions on r/umass: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the UMass Store?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for UMass Amherst graduates and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for the University of Massachusetts Amherst—we help you wear your Minuteman achievement, carry your maroon and white into the future, and walk out of McGuirk Alumni Stadium not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of University of Massachusetts Amherst

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following schools and colleges:
UMass Amherst College of Education; College of Engineering; College of Humanities and Fine Arts; College of Information and Computer Sciences (Manning CICS); College of Natural Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Isenberg School of Management; School of Nursing (Elaine Marieb College of Nursing); School of Public Health and Health Sciences; Stockbridge School of Agriculture; and Commonwealth Honors College.