Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Scholarships and financial aid are available for transfer students. Transfer Scholarships range from $7,500 to $12,000, and are based on prior academic performance.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  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.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended are required. An official high school transcript or equivalent GED report is also required, regardless of credits attempted in college.
• SAT Scores:
  If you have attempted fewer than 24 college credits, SAT and ACT scores are required.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Letters of Recommendation are required.
• Essay:
  An essay/personal statement discussing why you are transferring and why you are choosing Iona is required. (250-500 words)
• Application Fee:
  There is a $50 application fee.
• Interview:
  An interview is recommended.
• Associates Degree Required:
  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.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.iona.edu/admissions/admissions/transferFAQ.html

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Generally speaking, courses that are equivalent to courses offered here, with a grade of "C" or better, are considered transferable.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A max of 64 credits are accepted from 2-year institutions, and 90 from a combination of 2-year and 4-year institutions. Not all degrees have room for every transfer credit.