Commencement at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Fighting Illini spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons studying in Grainger Engineering Library, walks across the Quad, cheering on game days at Memorial Stadium, and the tradition of singing “Hail to the Orange.” As you cross the stage in your cap and gown—beneath the sun at University of Illinois Memorial Stadium for Spring Commencement or under the lights of Krannert Center for Winter Commencement—the cheers of your family and classmates fill the stands. In that moment, it’s about more than receiving a degree; it’s about stepping into the orange and blue legacy that unites generations of Fighting Illini.

Doctoral Regalia for University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
Doctoral graduates step into the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe blue gowns accented with orange piping , plush blue velvet front panels, and three blue velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in Illinois signature colors of luminous blue satin with a bold orange two chevron, is trimmed in velvet to denote each discipline—Ph.D. blue and 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 Foellinger Auditorium to future convocations and commencements.

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

Fighting Illini graduates can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and memorabilia from Champaign–Urbana that carry the spirit of Illinois after commencement into their professional careers.

Each winter and spring Illini ask the same questions on r/UIUC: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the Illini Union Bookstore?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Illini and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign—we help you wear your Illini achievement, carry your orange and blue into the future, and walk out of Memorial Stadium or Krannert Center not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of the University of Illinois.

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences; College of Applied Health Sciences; Gies College of Business; College of Education; Grainger College of Engineering; College of Fine and Applied Arts; School of Information Sciences; College of Law; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; College of Media; Carle Illinois College of Medicine; School of Social Work; and College of Veterinary Medicine.