Commencement
Save the Date:
Friday, May 16, 2025
The 81st annual Iona University Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025.
All eligible undergraduate and graduate students must apply for graduation and degree conferral as they approach completion of degree requirements.
Additional Important Dates and Deadlines
Commencement Fair
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Visit anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Mulcahy Gym
All graduates participating in Commencement will need to attend the Commencement Fair at some point during the day on Thursday, April 10, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Mulcahy Gym. This is where graduates will receive tickets and detailed instructions for Commencement. Graduates are asked to allocate enough time to visit all stations in Mulcahy prior to receiving guest tickets and parking pass.
Honors Convocation
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10 a.m.
Hynes Arena
This event celebrates invited graduating students who have received a departmental award, are members of the Honors Program, and/or have been inducted into an honor society. Please note that Latin Honors Distinctions based off of GPA are not recognized at this ceremony. A reception will follow at noon in Mulcahy Gym.
Baccalaureate Mass
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4 p.m.
Hynes Arena
All graduates and their guests are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Mass, space permitting. An RSVP will be shared in advance.
Academic Regalia for Students
The online store to order your cap, gown and additional academic regalia is now open! Place your order now to ensure enough time for shipping.
Iona covers most of the cost of your cap and gown, with the exception of approximately $25 depending on state and local tax rates. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional graduation regalia when you place your order.
You may choose to ship your order home or pick up your order at the Commencement Fair Commencement Fair on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Important Deadlines:
- The last day to order and pick up at the Commencement Fair: March 7, 2025 (no shipping & handling fee)
- The last day to order and ship to home is March 31, 2025 (additional shipping & handling fee will be applied)
If you have completed all of the steps to order your regalia correctly, you will receive an email confirmation that your order was successfully placed – please keep this handy.
Academic Regalia for Faculty & Staff
The online store to order academic regalia is now open! All faculty participating in Commencement events require regalia. Some staff members, depending on their assignment for the events, may also require regalia. Place your order now to ensure enough time for shipping.
Please be sure to complete all online steps to place your order. Upon successful completion of your order, you will receive an email confirming your order has been placed. If you do not receive a confirmation email, then your order was not successfully placed.
Important Dates:
- March 31, 2025: Deadline to place your order online.
- May 1-10, 2025: Pick up your package at the Iona campus bookstore.
Iona assumes the cost of your regalia rental. Rental regalia will be collected at the end of the Commencement Ceremony on May 16.
| Date/Time | Action Item/Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Last Day to Apply for Graduation Apply today and make sure you are ready for Commencement! | Apply for Graduation |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 | Deadline for Student Academic Regalia The last day for students to order and pick up academic regalia at the Commencement Fair (no shipping & handling fee). | Online Store for Students |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 | Deadline for Student Academic Regalia The last day for students to order academic regalia and ship to home (additional shipping & handling fee will be applied). | Online Store for Students |
| Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Commencement Fair All graduates participating in Commencement will need to attend the Commencement Fair during the course of the day. | Mulcahy Gym |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10 a.m. | Honors Convocation For eligible graduates and guests. Eligibility will be communicated by the Provost’s office. | Hynes Arena |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4 p.m. | Baccalaureate Mass Open to all graduates and their guests, space permitting. RSVP in advance. | Hynes Arena |
| Friday, May 16, 2025, 10 a.m. | 81th Annual Commencement Ceremony | Mazzella Field |
Apply for Graduation
You have to apply and meet graduation requirements to be part of the Commencement celebration and to receive a physical copy of your diploma.
Please email commencement@iona.edu with any questions.
