Caps & Gowns

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

Ordering

Ordering regalia will be done online, starting at the beginning of the spring semester.

Deadlines

Specific dates will be posted at the beginning of the spring semester.

  • Mid-March: Order your Cap & Gown for campus pickup option. Campus pickup orders will be available beginning in early May at the BU Campus Store.
  • Late March: Doctoral Candidates: All Cap & Gown orders must be placed.
  • Late March:  Custom orders may be placed at any time, but to ensure arrival by Commencement, orders must be made by this deadline.
  • Mid-April: Bachelor & Master Candidates: Order your Cap & Gown to receive for Commencement Weekend.  (Cap & Gowns will not be available to order after this deadline.
  • Early May: Campus pickup orders available at the BU Campus Store.
  • May 14 – 17: Commencement 2026 Weekend
  • Late May: All rented doctoral regalia must be returned by deadline to avoid replacement charges.
  • Late May: Campus pickup rental regalia needs to be returned to the BU Campus Store by deadline, after which they must be returned by mail to Herff Jones.
  • Early June: Home shipped rental regalia comes with a return label to return directly to Herff Jones by deadline.

Pricing

2026 pricing will be posted as soon as it is available.

Bachelor’s

Pricing includes:

  • Red Gown
  • Black Cap
  • Tassel

Master’s

Pricing includes:

  • Red Gown
  • Black Cap
  • Tassel
  • Master hood

Doctoral (rental)*

Pricing includes

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

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

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 deadline noted above.   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.