Commencement at the University of Michigan is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Wolverine spirit. It’s the culmination of nights studying in the Hatcher Library, walks through the Diag under the shadow of Burton Tower, cheers echoing through the Big House on game days, and chants of “Go Blue” at Crisler Center. As you step onto Michigan Stadium for Spring Commencement or into Crisler Center for Winter Commencement, wearing your cap and gown, it is not just about receiving a degree. It is about stepping fully into the blue and gold legacy that unites generations of Wolverines.
Bachelor's Regalia Set for University of Michigan
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. The bachelor cap and gown set for UCLA includes a mortarboard cap and tassel with a year charm, specific to UMich college requirements. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, the gown celebrates graduates from the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, the College of Engineering, the School of Education, the Ross School of Business, and programs across campus, all while reflecting the University of Michigan’s enduring commitment to sustainability.
Master’s Regalia Set for University of Michigan
Master’s graduates are distinguished by gowns with oblong sleeves and academic hoods lined in luminous maize satin with a light blue chevron signifying University of Michigan colors. Each hood is finished with velvet trim representing disciplines across UMich schools and colleges. Sustainably crafted from recycled fibers and paired with a mortarboard cap and tassel with a year charm, the set embodies both Wolverine pride and the rigor of graduate study.
Doctoral Regalia for University of Michigan
Doctoral graduates step into the University of Michigan’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe light blue gowns accented with maize piping, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in Michigan’s signature colors of luminous maize with a UMich blue chevron, is trimmed in velvet to denote each discipline—Ph.D. blue and MD green. 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 Hill Auditorium to future convocations and commencements.
Why CAPGOWN Over the University of Michigan Bookstore?
Unlike the University of Michigan Bookstore, where regalia can be costly and take weeks to be delivered, CAPGOWN fulfills bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral regalia in just one business day at about half the UMich bookstore price. Backed by thousands of verified 5-star reviews from Wolverines 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 Michigan commencement committee, making CAPGOWN the trusted alternative source of regalia for UMich grads. When you wear your regalia from CAPGOWN you can be sure that you will be amongst fellow Wolverines who have had a photoshoot against Michigan’s picturesque campus and walked across the graduation stage with family and friends cheering you on.
Wolverines can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the University of Michigan seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many Wolverines choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and memorabilia from Ann Arbor that carry the spirit of Michigan after commencement into their professional careers.
Each spring and winter UMich Wolverines ask the same questions on r/uofm: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the Michigan Bookstore?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Wolverines and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for the University of Michigan—we help you wear your Wolverine achievement, carry your maize and blue into the future, and walk out of Michigan Stadium or Crisler Center not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of the University of Michigan.
Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following colleges and schools:
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; College of Engineering; Stephen M. Ross School of Business; School of Education; School of Information; School of Music, Theatre & Dance; School of Public Health; Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy; School of Kinesiology; A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning; School for Environment and Sustainability; School of Nursing; Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design; School of Social Work; Law School; Medical School; School of Dentistry; College of Pharmacy; and Rackham Graduate School.
