Caps and Gowns

Information on caps, gowns, hoods and tassels will be posted here by mid-January. Please check back at that time for pricing info and to learn when/how you may purchase these items.

About Academic Regalia

Colors

CAPS AND GOWNS

Bachelor’s: blue

Master's: black

Doctoral: rentals are black, with the exception of the Jacobs SMBS regalia which is blue and green, and the School of Dental Medicine regalia which is blue and black. Custom UB regalia (for purchase) is blue.

TASSELS

Tassels are available in the color appropriate to each school within UB.

HOODS

Hoods are lined in blue and gold. The width of the velvet border varies by degree, while the color of the velvet border indicates the academic discipline; PhD hoods are trimmed in royal blue.

When you tell your academic discipline and degree to a bookstore representative, they will help you to select the appropriate regalia.

Caps and Gowns

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