Commencement at the University at Albany is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Great Dane spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons around the Academic Podium, late nights in the University Library, traditions surrounding Minerva, and cheering on the Great Danes at Broadview Center. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights of Broadview Center shining and the roar of your family and classmates filling the arena, it is not just about receiving a degree—it is about stepping fully into the purple and gold legacy that unites generations of Great Danes.

Bachelor’s Regalia Set for the University at Albany
UAlbany 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. A hidden front hook allows for either a traditional closed silhouette or an open-front style, giving you freedom to showcase your outfit beneath. The bachelor cap and gown set for the University at Albany includes a mortarboard cap and tassel with a year charm, specific to your UAlbany college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the College of Arts & Sciences, Massry School of Business, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security & Cybersecurity, and programs across campus, all while reflecting the University at Albany’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

Doctoral Regalia for the University at Albany
Doctoral graduates step into UAlbany’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe purple gowns accented with gold piping, plush purple velvet front panels, and three purple velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in UAlbany’s signature colors of rich purple satin with a bold orange gold chevron, is trimmed in blue velvet to denote the Ph.D. discipline. The ensemble is completed with an eight-sided purple 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 doctoral stage-crossing and hooding celebrations at Broadview Center to future convocations and commencements.

Why CAPGOWN Over AcaDamien’s Bookstore?
Unlike AcaDamien’s Bookstore, where regalia can be costly and take weeks to be delivered, CAPGOWN fulfills bachelor’s regalia in just one business day—at about half the UAlbany bookstore price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from Great Danes nationwide, our regalia are praised for craftsmanship, comfort, and durability that last well beyond the ceremony. Each regalia set adheres to UAlbany’s commencement standards, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for UAlbany graduates. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN, you can be sure that you will be among fellow Great Danes who have taken graduation photos around the Academic Podium and crossed the stage with family and friends cheering them on.

Great Danes can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the University at Albany seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and memorabilia from New York’s Capital Region that carry the spirit of UAlbany into their professional careers.

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

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following schools and colleges:
College of Arts & Sciences, Massry School of Business, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security & Cybersecurity, College of Integrated Health Sciences, College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, School of Education, and programs across the university.