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.
ORDERING
All orders for regalia must be made online.
Ordering options include home delivery and campus pickup options. It is highly recommended that all orders are placed as soon as possible to avoid processing and transit delays.
If you need your regalia to take photos before May, we highly recommend placing your order for home delivery. Orders placed for pickup will not be available until May 5th.
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. (Rental Cap & Gowns will not be available to order after April 1.)
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.)
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.