Caps and Gowns
When you place your order, you will be guided in selecting the appropriate regalia based on your academic discipline and degree.
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This also applies to students and guests attending commencement ceremonies in May.
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Bachelor's Degree Candidates
All Bachelor's Degrees
Features
The bachelor's set is purchased to own and includes the following pieces made from environmentally friendly fabrics.
- Cap and gown: Blue
- Hood: Lined in blue and gold. The velvet border is 2" wide at the bachelor's level and the color of the border corresponds to the academic discipline.
- Tassel: Color corresponds to academic discipline.
Dates and Pricing
| Dates | Price (subject to tax) | Purchase |
| 2/8 - 3/11 | $94 | Purchase online for best availability and home-shipping. Shipping & handling: Add $12.95. |
| Starting 3/08 | $94 | Purchase in-person at the University Bookstore (N. Campus). In-store stock is not guaranteed; purchase as soon as possible. |
Master's Degree Candidates
All Master's Degrees
Features
The master's set is purchased to own and includes the following pieces made from environmentally friendly fabrics.
- Cap and gown: Black
- Hood: Lined in blue and gold. The velvet border is 3" wide at the master's level and the color of the border corresponds to the academic discipline.
- Tassel: Color corresponds to academic discipline.
Dates and Pricing
| Dates | Price (subject to tax) | Purchase |
| 2/8 - 3/11 | $108 | Purchase online for best availability and home-shipping. Shipping & handling: Add $12.95. |
| Starting 3/08 | $108 | Purchase in-person at the University Bookstore (N. Campus). In-store stock is not guaranteed; purchase as soon as possible. |
Doctoral Degree Candidates
Doctoral degrees include the following:
- AuD
- DDS
- DNP
- DPT
- DSW
- EdD
- JD
- LLM
- MD
- PharmD
- PhD
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Features
This doctoral set is rented and includes the following pieces --
- Tassel
- Tam
- Gown:
- MD: Blue with green velvet elements and embroidered Caduceus.
- PhD: Black with blue velvet elements
- Hood: Lined in blue, white and gold. The velvet border is 5" wide at the doctoral level.
Dates and Pricing
| Dates | Price (subject to tax) | Order Online |
| 2/8 - 3/11 | MD $90 PhD $87 | Rent online from Oak Hall. Orders placed during this time may be picked up at the University Bookstore (N. Campus) beginning 4/20. |
| 3/12 and onwards | Add express fee of $25 | Phone the University Bookstore at 716-636-6291 ext. 12 for availability. Hood color not guaranteed. |
School of Dental Medicine
Features
This doctoral set is rented and includes the following pieces --
- Tassel
- Tam
- Gown: Blue with black velvet elements and embroidered crest.
- Hood: Lined in blue and gold. The velvet border is 5" wide at the doctoral level.
Dates and Pricing
| Dates | Price (subject to tax) | Order |
| 2/8 - 3/11 | $90 | Rent online from Oak Hall. Orders placed during this time may be picked up at the University Bookstore (N. Campus) beginning 4/20. |
| 3/12 and onwards | Add express fee of $25 | Phone the University Bookstore at 716-636-6291 ext. 12 for availability. Hood color not guaranteed. |
All Other Schools
Features
This doctoral set is rented and includes the following pieces --
- Tassel
- Tam
- Gown: Black with velvet elements.
- Hood: Lined in blue and gold. The velvet border is 5" wide at the doctoral level.
The color of the tassel plus the velvet border on the hood correspond to the type of doctoral degree (PhD: dark blue. AuD: sage. EdD: light blue. DNP: apricot. DPT: teal. DSW: citron. PharmD: olive. JD/LLM: purple).
Dates and Pricing
| Dates | Price (subject to tax) | Purchase |
| 2/8 - 4/1 | $75.50 | Rent online from Jostens. Orders placed thru 3/11 may be picked up at the University Bookstore (N. Campus) beginning 4/20; orders placed 3/12 - 4/1 may be picked up beginning 5/13. |
| Beginning 4/2 | Add express fee of $25 | Visit the University Bookstore (N. Campus) for availability. Hood color and size not guaranteed. |
Please note: Rented regalia must be returned to the University Bookstore by 5/27.