Caps & Gowns

In order to participate in ceremonies during Commencement Weekend, you will need University-approved regalia. The BU Campus Store is the approved supplier for caps and gowns to graduates. Bachelor’s and master’s candidates purchase their keepsake regalia sets, and doctoral candidates rent their regalia set.

Campus Pickup of regalia orders starts on May 5 at the BU Campus Store.

ORDERING

Online ordering has now concluded, per the deadlines posted below.

Friendly reminder:
A limited selection of regalia will be available at the BU Campus Store, beginning April 16th. While every attempt will be made to provide walk-ins with the regalia appropriate for your degree, sufficient inventory cannot be guaranteed.

DEADLINES

March 24: Order your Cap & Gown by March 24 for campus pickup option. Campus pickup orders will be available beginning May 5 at the BU Campus Store.

April 1: Doctoral Candidates: All Cap & Gown orders must be placed by April 1. If you have not ordered your doctoral regalia, visit the bookstore beginning April 16 for assistance.

April 15: Bachelor & Master Candidates: Order your Cap & Gown by April 15 to receive for Commencement Weekend.  (Cap & Gowns will not be available to order after April 15. Please visit bookstore per the Friendly Reminder above.)

May 5: Campus pickup orders available at the BU Campus Store.

PRICING

Bachelor’s

$70 includes:

  • Red Gown
  • Black Cap
  • Tassel

Master’s

$115 includes:

  • Red Gown
  • Black Cap
  • Tassel
  • Master hood

Doctoral (rental)*

$105 includes

  • Gown with velvet panels and sleeve chevrons
  • Black velvet tam
  • Tassel
  • Doctoral hood

*All rented doctoral regalia must be returned by May 27 to avoid replacement charges.

Campus pickup rental regalia needs to be returned to the BU Campus Store by May 28, after which they must be returned by mail to Herff Jones.

Home shipped rental regalia comes with a return label to return directly to Herff Jones by June 1.

View the BU Color Chart.

CUSTOM REGALIA

Custom-made gowns, hoods, and caps/tams are also available for purchase; pricing is based on requirements. Custom orders may be placed at any time, but to ensure arrival by Commencement, orders must be made by Friday, March 28.   Purchase/order Custom BU Regalia

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QUESTIONS 

For further information regarding academic dress and announcements, contact the BU Campus Store at regalia@bu.edu.