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Thank you for your interest in transferring to Iona. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers!) below for more information about the transfer process. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, or you need more information, please call our office at (914) 633-2502. We’d be happy to help you.

1. What do I need to have academically to transfer?
2. What is the Admissions process?
3. What are the deadlines?
4. When will I find out my admission status?
5. How many credits will I get in transfer?
6. Will my Associate's degree help?
7. Is there housing for transfers?
8. How much does Iona cost, and is there financial aid and/or scholarship money for transfers?
9. Help! Who do I contact with questions?

1) What do I need to have academically to transfer?

For students with 24 or more college credits at the time of application, we are looking for a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the college level. For students with fewer than 24 college credits at the time of application, high school GP A and standardized test scores will be weighed more heavily.

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2) What is the Admissions process?

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

Deadline: Transfer applications are processed on a rolling basis, so there are no formal deadlines. It is, however, strongly recommended that students apply as soon as possible in order to receive a timely admissions decision, credit evaluation and financial aid package.

To apply, please send the following documents:

1. A completed application, either Iona's or the Common Application (including the Common Application Supplement at http://www.iona.edu/admissions/pdfForms/Common_Application_Supplement.pdf
   (Click here for the Iona College on-line Application)
2. Essay/personal statement discussing why you are transferring and why you are choosing Iona. (250-500 words)
3. Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
4. An official high school transcript or equivalent GED report, regardless of credits attempted in college. (Official documents arrive at our Records Office in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.)
5. If you have attempted fewer than 24 college credits, SAT and ACT scores.
6. $50 application fee.

Additional Steps For International Students:

7. Official secondary school transcripts
8. TOEFL scores. You must submit TOEFL scores if your first language is other than English, even if English has been the language of your instruction. If English is your first language, please submit SAT or ACT scores in place of the TOEFL.
9. External examination results or leaving certificate appropriate to your country, such as "A-levels," CXC's, Baccalaureate or Abiturv (for students with fewer than 24 college credits attempted, as granted by WES).
10. International transfer students must also supply an official transcript(s) of that work to World Educations Services (WES). WES will provide an evaluation of how we should interpret your previous work for transfer credit purposes. For information about sending your transcript about WES, click here.

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3) What are the deadlines?

Transfer applications are processed on a rolling basis, so there are no formal deadlines. It is, however, strongly recommended that students apply as soon as possible in order to receive a timely admissions decision, credit evaluation and financial aid package.

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4) When will I find out my admission status?

As transfer admissions are on a rolling basis, so are our decisions. As soon as your file is complete, we can make a decision and respond to you, generally within two-three weeks. Feel free to check with our Admissions Office on the status of your documents or decision at (914) 633-2502.

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5) How many credits will I get in transfer?

This will vary by degree and depend on what you've taken. Generally speaking, courses that are equivalent to courses offered here, with a grade of "C" or better, are considered transferable. A maximum of 64 credits may be accepted upon transfer from all combined accredited two-year institutions and training programs. A maximum of 90 credits in total may be accepted in transfer from all combined accredited two- and four-year institutions and training programs. In all instances, transcripts will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the respective Dean's Office for the most beneficial use of credit.

However, not all degrees have room for every transferable credit; we recommend you contact us to make an appointment if you have concerns over your transfer credits. Email Brett Settles, Admissions Counselor, bsettles@iona.edu to discuss programs, transfer credits, or to get a preliminary, unofficial evaluation of your transcripts.

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6) Will my Associate's degree help?

All transferring students with an earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from an accredited institution who have also earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 will have satisfied the Liberal Arts Core. (Specific major requirements are excepted and all students must fill the Philosophy and Religious Studies components of the Core.)

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7) Is there housing for transfers?

Yes. Iona College reserves housing spaces each semester for prospective transfer students. Housing will be assigned to new students based on availability. For more information on Iona's Residential Life program, please click here.

Additionally, many Iona upperclassmen live in off-campus housing within the New Rochelle community. Information regarding Iona's off-campus housing program can be found here.

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8) How much does Iona cost, and is there financial aid and/or scholarship money for transfers? What about international transfers?

Cost: Costs for the current academic year are found under Student Financial Services.

Scholarships and financial aid are available for transfer students. Transfer Scholarships range from $3,000 to $9,000, and are based on prior academic performance. Athletic scholarships are at the discretion of the coach. All other financial aid will be based on the FAFSA form (every student must file the FAFSA in order to receive any aid, including academic and athletic scholarships). Follow this link for more financial aid information or forms.

If you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa or Alpha Beta Gamma, include in your application materials a letter from your chapter's faculty advisor stating that you are a member in good standing and you will receive an additional $1000 on top of your academic scholarship, raising the maximum to $10,000!

For International Students:
I-20 and Visa Information
International student must also complete Iona College's Application for Form I-20. This will supply us with the information we need to determine if we can issue the Form I-20 in the U.S.C.I.S. SEVIS information system. The Application for Form I-20 provides us with biographical information about you and with information about how you will finance your education.

Once you receive an I-20 from Iona, you must pay the SEVIS fee of $200 and then you schedule an appointment to meet with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a visa.

International transfers can qualify for academic and athletic scholarships, but are not eligible for additional federal or state aid.

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9) Help! Who do I contact with questions?

For any questions at all regarding the transfer admissions process, please contact Brett Settles, Admissions Counselor, bsettles@iona.edu or at (914) 633-2529