Commencement at the University of Louisville is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Cardinal spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons on the Belknap Campus, late nights in Ekstrom Library, traditions around the Thinker statue, and cheering on the Cardinals at L&N Stadium. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights of the KFC Yum! Center or L&N Stadium 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 red and black legacy that unites generations of Cardinals.

Bachelor’s Regalia Set for the University of Louisville
UofL 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 of Louisville includes a mortarboard cap and tassel with a year charm, specific to your UofL college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, College of Education & Human Development, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, School of Music, and programs across campus, all while reflecting the University of Louisville’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

Doctoral Regalia for the University of Louisville
Doctoral graduates step into UofL’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe black gowns accented with cardinal-red piping, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in UofL’s signature colors of black satin with a bold cardinal-red 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 doctoral hooding in the Swain Student Activities Center Ballroom to commencement at the KFC Yum! Center and future academic ceremonies.

Why CAPGOWN Over the UofL Campus Store?
Unlike the UofL Campus Store, 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 traditional campus-store price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from Cardinals nationwide, our regalia are praised for craftsmanship, comfort, and durability that last well beyond the ceremony. Each regalia set adheres to UofL’s commencement standards, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for University of Louisville graduates. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN, you can be sure that you will be among fellow Cardinals who have taken graduation photos around the Thinker statue and Belknap Campus and crossed the stage with family and friends cheering them on.

Cardinals can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the University of Louisville seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and Louisville memorabilia that carry the spirit of UofL into their professional careers.

Each spring, Cardinals ask the same questions on r/UofL: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the UofL Campus Store?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Cardinals and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for UofL—we help you wear your Cardinal achievement, carry your red and black into the future, and walk out of the KFC Yum! Center not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of the University of Louisville.

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following schools and colleges:
College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, College of Education & Human Development, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, School of Music, School of Nursing, School of Public Health & Information Sciences, Kent School of Social Work & Family Science, School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, and Brandeis School of Law.