Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t find the answer to your question below, please contact the Center of Advising and Academic Services at advising@iona.edu or (914) 633-2130.
Yes, you must always see an Academic Adviser before enrollment.
All freshmen and undeclared students are advised by the Center for Advising. Please call (914) 633-2130 to schedule an appointment. All declared majors are advised by the department of their major.
To declare a major, you must arrange to speak with the chair of the department which oversees the major you are interested in. The chair will officially declare your desired major. Remember, some majors have requirements you must meet before declaration.
You must plan to select a major and be eligible to declare that major no later than your sophomore year.
To change your declared major, you must arrange to speak with the chair of the department which oversees the major you are interested in. The chair will complete a "Change of Major" form, which you must then bring to the dean’s office of the School of that major department.
You must be authorized to withdraw from one or more courses by your assigned academic advisor in the Center for Advising. In the absence of an automated process, we allow students to request a course withdrawal by writing to us at advising@iona.edu with the following:
- Your name
- Student ID number
- Subject
- Course number
- Professor’s name
We then authorize the change with the Registrar’s office. Please see the University calendar for useful deadlines.
Four courses/12 credits are the minimum for full-time. We recommend 15 credits/five classes to stay on target for graduation in four years.
You must first consult with your assigned academic advisor. There are criteria tied for making this exception that you can discuss when meeting with your advisor, and there may be additional costs involved.
You may approach the chair of the department in which the course is taught. What you are asking for is a Closed Course Code – permission number.
You must first consult with your assigned academic advisor. There are criteria for authorizing this action, and students are limited to no more than 12 credits or 4 courses in transfer once they have been admitted to Iona. Please see the Credit for Study at Other Colleges and Universities section in the University catalog for more information.