Commencement at the University of Maryland is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Terrapin spirit. It’s the culmination of late nights in McKeldin Library, walks through Hornbake Plaza, game days at Xfinity Center, and chants of “Fear the Turtle” across campus. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the lights of SECU Stadium shining 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 red, black, gold, and white legacy that unites generations of Terps.

Bachelor’s Regalia Set for the University of Maryland
UMD 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 Maryland includes a mortarboard cap and black tassel with a year charm, specific to your UMD college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, A. James Clark School of Engineering, Robert H. Smith School of Business, and programs across campus, all while reflecting University of Maryland’s enduring commitment to sustainability.

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

Terrapins can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the University of Maryland seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and memorabilia from College Park and the greater D.C. area that carry the spirit of Maryland after commencement into their professional careers.

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

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Robert H. Smith School of Business, College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, College of Education, A. James Clark School of Engineering, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, College of Information Studies, the School of Public Health, School of Public Policy, and College of Arts and Sciences.