A Message from Iona University

Dear Gaels,

We look forward to celebrating our graduates at Iona University's 82nd annual Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026, on Iona's New Rochelle campus. 

As a reminder, the online store to order your academic regalia is now open! Please see details below and place your order as soon as possible to ensure enough time for shipping. 

Congratulations to all of the graduates! We are so proud of your achievements. For all the latest information, please continue to check the Commencement website or visit our FAQ page for details.

The online store to order your cap, gown and additional academic regalia is open! Place your order now to ensure enough time for shipping! You may choose to ship your order home or pick up your order at the Commencement Fair on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. 

Important Deadlines:

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.

If you have completed all the steps to order your regalia correctly, you will receive an email confirmation that your order was successfully placed – please keep this handy. 

All graduates are required to wear appropriate academic regalia. This includes a cap, tassel, hood and gown. For additional information about what to wear and regulations on Commencement attire, please visit the Commencement FAQ.

Congratulations to our December 2025 graduates! We look forward to your participation in the May 2026 Commencement ceremony.

Please note that Iona email accounts of December graduates will remain active through Commencement and will be included in all Commencement-related email communications.

All anticipated graduates are expected to frequently check their Iona email and the Iona Commencement page for updated information. Congratulations on your achievements! 

Did you know that all undergraduate and graduate students MUST apply for graduation and degree conferral as they approach completion of degree requirements? APPLY TODAY!

Degree candidate forms must be completed in order to receive a physical copy of your diploma and ensure that you will be able to participate in the May 15 Commencement celebration.

When completing your degree candidate form, please make sure that your home address is updated so that your diploma is mailed to the correct place. Also be sure to check the correct spelling of your name as you want it to appear on the diploma and in the ceremony. 

Important Deadlines & Updates: 

Please check your email as well as the Commencement page regularly for updates! 

*Degree conferral occurs after you have completed all course and administrative requirements. All graduates will be recognized during Iona University's annual Commencement Ceremony on May 15, 2026. 

Please note the following important dates and events: 

Commencement Fair
Tuesday, April 14
All graduates must visit anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Mulcahy Gym

Honors Convocation
Thursday, May 14, 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 14, 4 p.m.
Hynes Arena

For all the latest updates and information, please continue to visit the Commencement website.