Resources for Commencement

Whether you are looking for a bite to eat, flowers for your favorite graduate or even a ride from the train station, we’ve got you covered!

Please explore the resources that will be available on- and off-campus for Commencement below.

On-Campus Resources

Starbucks

Ground floor of the LaPenta Student Union

• Friday, May 19, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Iona University Campus Store

Main floor of the LaPenta Student Union

• Friday, May 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Commencement Pop-Up Shop

The Campus Store will be selling flowers and “Class of 2023” t-shirts from their Commencement Pop-Up Shop outside of the Hynes Athletics Center (East) before and after the ceremony.

Gael Express Shuttle

Getting to the Ceremony

The Gael Express will begin running shuttles from the New Rochelle train station starting at 8 a.m. Shuttles will depart from the station as they are filled and will run continuously throughout the day.

Getting to New Rochelle Train Station

After each ceremony, shuttles will run to the New Rochelle train station. The pick-up location will be up the road from Mazzella Field toward the main North Avenue entrance of campus in front of McSpedon Hall, across from the Advising Center. See walking directions here.

If you have any questions, please call (914) 633-2560.

Livestream

We invite those who can’t attend in person to join us in celebrating the Class of 2023 via the livestream. A link to the livestream will be posted in the days leading up to the ceremony.

Local Businesses & Special Discounts

Please support our local businesses offering discounts on Commencement day!