How to Apply
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You’re taking the first step in an exciting process: one that will change your life.
Our application process is designed to look at the whole person. We will consider your application and past academic performance, along with your recommendation letter(s) and overall personal performance.
Application Deadlines
Most of our graduate programs operate on a rolling admission basis. But we do encourage you to submit your application a month prior to a session start if possible, to help assure a smooth transition.
- School of Arts & Science classes enroll in four sessions: Fall (end of August), Spring (January), and two summer sessions.
- School Psychology admits for Fall term only.
- NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences classes enroll in four sessions: Fall (end of August), Spring (January), and two summer sessions except as noted below.
- Communication Sciences & Disorders and Occupational Therapy admit for Fall term only.
- Prospective students are encouraged to submit their applications by the following dates:
- Occupational Therapy (MS): March 1
- Marriage & Family Therapy (MS) and Mental Health Counseling (MA): July 1
- Communication Sciences & Disorders (MA): June 1
- School of Business classes follow a trimester schedule, and enrolls in five terms: Fall (end of August), Winter, (late November); Spring (late February) and two Summer sessions.
How do I Apply?
Step 1. Complete Your Application
Complete our easy online application to let us know about you and your experiences!
Step 2. Send Us Your Transcripts
We will need official transcripts from all colleges attended, including transfer credits and graduate transcripts if applicable. Transfer of credits from other colleges is evaluated on an individual basis.
Official electronic transcripts should be sent to lapentagrad@iona.edu.
Official mailed transcripts may be sent to:
Iona University
LaPenta School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Step 3. Submit Required Supporting Documents
- Recommendation Letter: We want to hear from a professional or academic contact who knows you best. Letters can be submitted in the application portal or emailed to lapentagrad@iona.edu. (This requirement is optional for students who have a cumulative GPA over a 3.0).
- Current Résumé: Submit the most recent version of your résumé through the application portal.
- Official NACES Course-by-Course Evaluation (International Students Only)
- Official TOEFL or IELTS test scores (International Students Only)
Step 1. Complete Your Application
Complete our easy online application to let us know about you and your experiences!
Step 2. Send Us Your Transcripts
We will need official transcripts from all colleges attended, including transfer credits and graduate transcripts if applicable. Transfer of credits from other colleges is evaluated on an individual basis.
Copies of your transcripts should be sent directly to our Admissions team:
Iona University
School of Arts & Science
Attn: Graduate Admissions
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Step 3. Submit Additional Documents
- Recommendation Letter: We want to hear from a professional contact who knows you best. We are interested in hearing about your interests, organizational and leadership qualities, experiences, and more.
- Current Résumé
- NACES Course Evaluation/Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (International Students Only)
- Additional Requirements for select programs:
- Computer Science (MS): Completion of CS 510 (Discrete Mathematics) and CS 520 (Intro to Computer Science) with a B or higher.
- Education (MSEd): Documentation of New York State teacher certification sent to ETS code 2324. . A transcript evaluation will be done to determine if any outstanding prerequisites need to be completed.
- Education (MST): A transcript evaluation will be done to determine if any outstanding prerequisites need to be completed.
- Psychology Programs (School Psychology (MA), Psychology (MA): General-Experimental Specialization or Psychology (MA): Industrial-Organizational Specialization): Two letters of recommendation are required if your GPA is below 3.0. If your overall GPA is 3.0 or higher, you may submit one letter of recommendation, but it must be from an academic reference. At least six credits of psychology courses in quantitative research methods and experimental research methods with a B or higher.
- Sports Communication & Media (MA): As part of your application, you are welcome to submit one writing or video sample that demonstrates your video production skills or your ability to discuss a sports-related topic or issue (optional).
Step 1. Complete Your Application
Complete our easy online application to let us know about you and your experiences!
Step 2. Send Us Your Transcripts
We will need official transcripts from all colleges attended, including transfer credits and graduate transcripts if applicable. Transfer of credits from other colleges is evaluated on an individual basis.
Copies of your transcripts should be sent directly to our Admissions team:
Iona University
NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences
Attn: Graduate Admissions
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Step 3. Submit Additional Documents
- Recommendation Letter: We want to hear from a professional contact who knows you best. We are interested in hearing about your interests, organizational and leadership qualities, experiences, and more.
- Current Résumé
- NACES Course Evaluation/Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (International Students Only)
- Additional Requirements for select programs:
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (MA): Submission of CSDCAS application. See full Communication Sciences and Disorders requirements.
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MS): 1-2 page autobiographical statement explaining what spurred your interest in becoming a Marriage and Family therapist and two letters of recommendation.
- Occupational Therapy (MS): Submission of OTCAS application. See full Occupational Therapy requirements.
- Mental Health Counseling (MA): Two letters of recommendation are required if your GPA is below 3.0. If your overall GPA is 3.0 or higher, you may submit one letter of recommendation, but it must be from an academic reference. At least six credits of psychology courses in quantitative research methods and experimental research methods with a B or higher.
