Commencement at Yale University is more than a milestone—it is the embodiment of the Bulldog spirit. It’s the culmination of afternoons studying in Sterling Memorial Library, performances at Woolsey Hall, traditions like Tap Night and Woads, and the ringing of Harkness Tower’s bells. As you walk across the stage in your cap and gown, the sun shining down on Old Campus 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 blue legacy that unites generations of Bulldogs.

Doctoral Regalia for Yale University
Doctoral graduates step into Yale’s most prestigious attire: tailored crepe blue gowns accented, plush black velvet front panels, and three black velvet chevrons on each bell sleeve. The doctoral hood, lined in Yale’s signature color of luminous blue satin, is trimmed in velvet to denote the discipline, Ph.D blue or DNP Apricot. 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 Woolsey Hall to future convocations and commencements.

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

Bulldogs can also extend their milestone with diploma frames embossed with the Yale University seal—the perfect way to showcase years of dedication. Many choose custom tote bags, alumni keepsakes, and memorabilia from New Haven that carry the spirit of Yale after commencement into their professional careers.

Each spring Bulldogs ask the same questions on r/yale: “Where’s the best place to get my cap and gown?” or “Is there a cheaper, faster option than the Yale Bookstore?” The answer is here. This page is your Commencement Central, built for Elis and their families. At CAPGOWN, we don’t just provide regalia for Yale University—we help you wear your Bulldog achievement, carry your Yale blue and white into the future, and walk out of Old Campus not only as a graduate, but as a living legacy of Yale University.

Regalia is suitable for all programs within the following schools and colleges:
Yale College, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Art, Divinity School, David Geffen School of Drama, School of Engineering & Applied Science, School of the Environment, Jackson School of Global Affairs, Law School, School of Management, School of Medicine, School of Music, School of Nursing, and School of Public Health.