To apply for admission as a freshman, please submit the following documents:

1. Application for Admission, either Iona's or the Common Application. (Click here for the online version)
2. $50 application fee, with the check made out to Iona College.
3. Official high school transcripts
4. School Report Form, completed by your guidance counselor
5. SAT or ACT scores
6. An essay answering one of the following questions:

• Describe your typical weekend day. 
• In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge that your generation will face?  What ideas do you have for dealing with this issue?
• What special talents/characteristics make you unique and how could they benefit Iona College?
• If these topics don't appeal to you, please create your own topic and write about that.

*Presidential/Deans' Scholarships - Applications for these programs should be complete by December 1.   Semi-finalists will be notified of their continuation in the competition by December 21.  Semi-finalists will be invited to campus for interviews on a later date.  Winners will be notified on February 15, and a deposit due on May 1. Completion of FAFSA forms are also required.

Iona College seeks individuals who are challenged to be ethical and skilled decision-makers motivated to leadership and service. We select freshmen based on a competitive high school curriculum, grades in academic subjects, SAT/ACT scores, class rank, extracurricular experiences, and letters of recommendation. Personal characteristics and potential to succeed are highly valued.

Applicants who wish to be considered for Early Action should submit their applications by December 1.  (NOTE:  Iona's Early Action program is non-binding; you have until May 1 to send your deposit.)

Applicants for Regular Admission should submit an application by February 15. Regular Admission decisions are mailed out just before April 1.

Who: A transfer is a student who has previously attended another college as a full-time student.

Deadline: Preference will be given to students who apply by August 1 for the Fall semester; December 20 for the Spring semester and on a rolling basis thereafter.

To apply, please send the following documents:

1. A completed application, either Iona's or the Common Application (Click here for the on-line version)
2. Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
3. An official high school transcript.
4. If you have attempted fewer than 24 college credits, SAT and ACT scores.
5. $50 application fee.

Frequently asked questions regarding transferring to Iona College.

Please click here for detailed information about applying for admission and the visa process.