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

The ordering site closed on the April 15th deadline. A limited selection of regalia is 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. Visit the campus store in person for assistance, as regalia is available in-store only after April 15th.

Deadlines

March 23: Order your Cap & Gown for campus pickup option. (Campus pickup orders will be available beginning May 4 at the BU Campus Store.)

March 27:  Custom-made regalia orders may be placed at any time, but to ensure arrival by Commencement, orders must be made by this deadline.

April 1: Doctoral Candidates: All Cap & Gown orders must be placed. (Doctoral regalia will not be available to order after April 1.)

April 15: Bachelor & Master Candidates: Final deadline to order your Cap & Gown to receive for Commencement Weekend.  (Cap & Gowns will not be available to order after April 15.)

May 4: Campus pickup orders available at the BU Campus Store.

May 14 – 17: Commencement 2026 Weekend

May 26: Campus pickup rental regalia needs to be returned to the BU Campus Store by May 26, after which they must be returned by mail to Herff Jones by June 1.

Pricing for 2026

Bachelor’s

$72 pricing includes:

  • Red Gown
  • Black Cap
  • Tassel

Master’s

$119 pricing includes:

  • Red Gown
  • Master hood
  • Black Cap
  • Tassel

Doctoral (rental)*

$109 pricing includes

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

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

View the BU Color Chart 2026.

NOTE: Honor cords cannot be purchased. They are distributed to the appropriate students through the schools & colleges. Questions about this should be directed to your commencement coordinator.

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.