Graduation Information

Congratulations on nearing completion of your degree from Iona University! As you prepare for Commencement, there are a few steps you need to take in order to ensure you meet all requirements for degree conferral!

Applying for Graduation

All undergraduate and graduate students must apply for graduation and degree conferral as they approach completion of degree requirements. To apply, please:

• Log into the Iona Portal System (myiona.iona.edu)
• Select PeopleSoft
• Select the academic records tile.
• Click on “Application for Graduation”
• Click “Yes” next to Select to Apply and begin the application.
• Please be sure to add a “Degree” name so that we know how you want your name to display on your diploma.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, students must:

1. Earn a minimum of 120 credits for a BA, BS, or BBA. Certain BS degrees require more than 120 credits. Maintain a minimum average of "C" (i.e. 2.0 cumulative index) computed according to the method indicated in the University Catalog in both their major and overall indices. Students should reference the appropriate major degree requirements in the University Catalog.
   • Baccalaureate degree students must have no more than 6 outstanding credits or 2 classes at the end of the spring semester. These final credits must be completed over the summer either at Iona or, with permission from the Center for Advising and in consultation with the Major department, at another college or university. Proof of enrollment for the outstanding credits MUST be presented and verified.
2. Graduate students should meet with the Department Chair/Graduate Advisor to review program requirements to ensure they have met all requirements. Students should reference the appropriate major degree requirements in the University Catalog.
3. File an electronic degree candidate form with the Registrar's Office. Forms are located under the "Academic Forms" in each student's PeopleSoft account.
4. Please be sure to update your mailing address in the student portal.

Diplomas

Iona University diplomas and certificates are mailed out 6-8 weeks after graduation.

Conferral and Diplomas

Degree Audit Instructions

To check your progress toward your degree requirements please follow the steps below:

• Log in to MyIona Single Sign-On .
• Click on the “Degree Audit” tile on the main page.
• Click “Run Declared Programs.”
• Once the audit is done running, click “View Audit.”