Saint Rose Teachout Program

For those students who are unable to complete their education at The College of Saint Rose, Iona is working towards providing a seamless pathway for Saint Rose students to continue their education without losing time or credits for their major. Iona’s goal is to provide former Saint Rose students with a comparable high-quality liberal arts education. Iona is also working to ensure that Saint Rose students receive non-athletic financial aid similar to what The College of Saint Rose offered in addition to institutional and residential living grants that allow Saint Rose students to pay about the same amount as what they are currently paying in tuition. Saint Rose and Iona also share a similar heritage and legacy as Christian institutions and Iona will work to keep the legacy of Saint Rose alive well into the future.

Current Saint Rose students will need to submit a transfer application for admission for the Fall 2024 semester. There are two ways to apply for admission. Based on feedback from previous transfer students, many prefer submitting the Iona Transfer Application versus The Common Application. However, either one is acceptable, and Iona has no preference. Additionally, to reduce unnecessary costs associated with applying, Iona is waiving all application fees.  Students may use the fee waiver code: #GoGaels! Transcripts will be required, but SAT/ACT, essays and recommendations are NOT necessary. 

• For admission consideration, students with or without holds who are applying for transfer to Iona do not need to send Iona an unofficial transcript. Saint Rose’s Registrar has arranged to share unofficial transcripts directly with Iona.
• Upon receipt of your application for admission, Admissions Counselor Julia Frampton will contact you. Julia has been appointed as the counselor dedicated to serve undergraduate Saint Rose students, and will provide personalized attention throughout the process to ensure a smooth admission process. If you have any questions about applying for admission, or what is required to be accepted, Julia would be happy to answer your questions. She can be reached at jframpton@iona.edu.
• Graduate Student Admissions Counselors:
  NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences: Daniel Gallagher, gradadmissions@iona.edu 
  LaPenta School of Business (MBA): Susana Pavisic, lapentagrad@iona.edu
  School of Arts & Science: Shantell Smith, gradadmissions@iona.edu 

Iona will work carefully with each student to ensure credits transfer and find substitutions where possible. The goal is for students to move forward in a seamless transition. If you decide to transfer to another college or university that has not been identified as a teach-out partner, Iona cannot guarantee transfer of credits.  Acceptance of transfer credits is always the prerogative of the “receiving” institution. Iona will accept all credits previously earned by Saint Rose Students, and shall waive any applicable residency requirements with respect to each Saint Rose Student, including any requirements that students complete a certain number of credit hours at Iona.

Iona University is a private nonprofit institution of higher education that is chartered by the New York State Department of Education Board of Regents, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and eligible to disburse federal and state financial aid. Learn more about Iona’s accreditations here.

Quick Facts

• Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. No two Iona journeys are alike. But they all have a few things in common. High-quality academics, outside-the-box thinking and dedication to helping others underscore every Iona experience. Iona strives to develop skilled, service-minded students. 
• Iona offers experiential learning opportunities for every student — through community partnerships, internships, research and more. Iona students often graduate with valuable, real-world experience.
• Iona is proudly recognized as a top university for helping students achieve upward economic mobility and financial security.
• With nearly 50 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs, Iona offers rigorous, quality academics across a wide range of disciplines. 
• Equally important is the University’s commitment to service. Inspired by the legacy of Blessed Edmund Rice and the Christian Brothers, Iona incorporates service-learning experiences into courses across every academic discipline. 
• Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. 
• Staying ahead of market demands and student interest, Iona has invested and expanded in Health Sciences. The NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a robust CSD program, a Nursing program that includes Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing, as well as OT and MFT programs.
• Iona recognizes the need to stay nimble to succeed in a fast-changing world and makes sure its students recognize it too. The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation — an interdisciplinary hub for creative problem-solving — offers programming and resources to all students.

Students transferring to Iona should be in touch with their designated admissions counselor. Once you apply and are accepted, an academic advisor will work with you to identify which courses you need to take to complete your degree, and will help you register for the appropriate classes. Registration for Fall 2024 semester opens on February 25.

Undergraduate Admissions

Julia Frampton, jframpton@iona.edu

Graduate Admissions 

School of Health Sciences: Daniel Gallagher, gradadmissions@iona.edu 

LaPenta School of Business (MBA): Susana Pavisic, lapentagrad@iona.edu

School of Arts & Science: Shantell Smith, gradadmissions@iona.edu

Iona will provide academic counseling and other support services to ensure Saint Rose students do not lose time waiting for classes that are required for graduation.

Iona is making every effort to allow Saint Rose students to continue their education at Iona. To this end, Iona will provide  a scholarship to keep the tuition and fee amount similar to Saint Rose. The University is also offering Saint Rose students a generous on-campus residential grant of $750 per semester ($1,500 per year).  

Here is a brief overview of the merit scholarship and residential grant adjustments for traditional undergraduate Saint Rose students:

• Iona will award an additional grant called the Saint Rose Transfer Scholarship to offset the impact of differences in tuition and fees.
• For students choosing to live in Iona on-campus housing, an additional grant of $1,500 annually ($750 per semester) will be awarded.
• To qualify for federal aid, students will be required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA available at studentaid.gov. Iona University’s school code for the FAFSA is 002737. 
• As long as students maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and remain in good standing, institutional scholarships will be renewable annually based on Iona University policies.
• Iona University does not offer a Division II athletics program, so athletic aid will not apply. However, Saint Rose student athletes may be eligible for other scholarship funds.

No. Iona University is in a very strong financial situation and has taken a leadership role in New York State’s higher education landscape.   

Iona is making every effort to allow you to continue your education at Iona. To this end, Iona has adjusted its non-athletic merit scholarship program to keep the tuition and fee amount similar to Saint Roses’s. The University is also offering Saint Rose students a generous on-campus residential grant. Here is a brief overview of the merit scholarship and residential grant adjustments for traditional undergraduate Saint Rose students:

• Iona University does not offer a Division II athletics program, so athletic aid will not apply, however Saint Rose student athletes may be eligible for other scholarship funds.
• Iona will award an additional grant called the Saint Rose Transfer Scholarship to offset the impact of difference in tuition and fees.
• For students choosing to live in Iona on-campus housing, an additional grant of $1,500 annually ($750 per semester) will be awarded.
• To qualify for federal aid, students will be required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA available at studentaid.gov. Iona University’s school code for the FAFSA is 002737. 
• As long as students maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and remain in good standing, institutional scholarships and grants will be renewable annually based on Iona University policies.

Saint Rose students will receive a comprehensive financial aid package from Iona upon receipt of the Free Application for Federal Students Aid FAFSA application data, including federal, state, and institutional aid from Iona.

Iona offers numerous scholarships. Please visit Iona’s Cost & Financial Aid page for more information.

Current Saint Rose students can expect to be packaged for the 2024-2025 academic year with financial aid on a rolling basis upon receipt of the FASFA and academic information from Saint Rose.  To start the process, students should apply to Iona University and add Iona University Federal School Code 002737 to their FAFSA.

Yes, Iona participates in TAP. The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is New York's largest grant program which helps eligible New York residents attending in-state postsecondary institutions pay for tuition. TAP grants are based on the applicant's and his or her family's New York State taxable income. To be eligible for TAP, you must be a New York State resident for 12 consecutive months before enrolling in the program for which assistance is sought and attend an eligible school or college located in New York State. Iona does not participate in the Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA) program. Saint Rose will assist students with any third-party financial support they receive.  

Most Saint Rose students in good standing will be provided a pathway to complete their degree.  Saint Rose and Iona share many complementary degree programs and it is expected that most Saint Rose students will be able to complete their degrees at Iona either through the teach-out plan or by transferring to Iona. The teach-out is The College of Saint Rose mandated plan for closing and sets a path to and for their students’ success. Iona is the main teach-out partner, among others. All teach-out agreements will be posted here as they are reached; all are subject to final regulatory review. Iona and Saint Rose are reviewing each area and program to identify how many students are in the program, the status of their progress and determine how many can finish by December 2024, making the teach-out an option for them vs transferring to Iona.  

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It is Saint Rose’s responsibility to provide a teach-out agreement for each program; no student is obligated to enroll at one of the institutions with which Saint Rose makes teach-out agreements. Teach-out agreements are posted on Saint Rose’s Canvas site and are subject to final regulatory review. The agreement between Saint Rose and Iona will provide a seamless pathway for students to complete their degrees. 

Iona’s campuses are located at 715 North Avenue in New Rochelle and at 171 White Plains Road in Bronxville. They are within a 3.5 mile distance from one another and our Gael Express Shuttle runs between campuses throughout the day.

Yes, Iona will continue to need and hire resident advisors. Students need to live on Iona’s campus for one year, prior to being eligible to serve as an RA. Iona welcomes applications and consideration to be an RA after living in Iona’s residence halls for a year. 

Iona offers students considerable academic support and student success services as well as accommodations for students with learning differences, and Counseling. Iona has many student activities to become involved with including over 80 clubs and organizations, as well as many club sports, performing arts groups. Iona offers multiple residential housing options and robust dining services meal plans that include both on- and off-campus dining options. The Gael Express is a shuttle service that provides transportation between Iona’s campuses and to major transportation hubs including local train stations that access New York City.

Iona University does not offer a Division II athletics program, so athletic scholarships or aid will not apply, however Saint Rose student athletes may be eligible for other scholarship funds. Iona is regulated by the MAAC conference and NCAA, and has limited athletic scholarships available. It is unlikely that Saint Rose students will have a spot on an Iona roster. Iona has a robust Club Sports program which may provide opportunities for Saint Rose students to continue participating in the sports that they love.

Iona and Saint Rose will continue to work with regulatory bodies that handle visas for international students. 

Prospective F-1 International students should contact Julia Frampton at jframpton@iona.edu with any questions regarding transferring. The Saint Rose ISS office is available to provide transfer students with a seamless transition to Iona and will issue the Form I-20 to all eligible students. Contact ISS as soon as possible for details regarding SEVIS record transfer and I-20 insurance so that your F-1 status may be uninterrupted.