Iona University

Iona University (formerly Iona College) holds its annual undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony at Mazzella Field on its New Rochelle campus. Graduates check in an hour before the ceremony, and are required to wear full academic regalia: a zippered black gown, mortarboard cap with tassel, and degree hood. The university’s FAQ mandates that all attire be ordered through the Oak Hall vendor or Iona Campus Store by its stipulated deadlines.

According to Iona’s 2023 Commencement Program, the academic regalia reflect traditional academic dress standards: the gown is black, while the hood lining and trim follow a standard color-code tied to degree level and field. Iona’s color code includes: Drab for Commerce & Business; Light Blue for Education; Orange for Engineering; Dark Blue for Philosophy; Golden Yellow for Science; Purple for Theology; Lemon for Library Science; Green for Medicine; Pink for Music; and more.

There is no publicly disclosed special color standard for honor cords: Iona’s commencement FAQ states that honor society members should contact their advisors for approved accessories. Stoles are sold via Oak Hall and the campus store, but must not contain nicknames, degree abbreviations, or slogans. Student-athletes may wear an athletics stole, and recognized student-leaders may apply to wear other approved regalia.

As for faculty regalia, Iona’s program indicates that faculty and board members wear traditional academic robes appropriate to their terminal degree, with discipline-identified hood colors, following institutional and intercollegiate academic-dress standards.

In summary: Iona University’s commencement calls for a classic black gown and mortarboard, a tassel, and a degree hood whose trim reflects the graduate’s discipline. While stoles and honor cords are available, their colors are not standardized publicly, and must go through university approval for inclusion in the ceremony.

Iona University Cap & Gown Graduation Set

Full Academic Regalia – Black gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and hood in Iona’s official style.
Discipline-Specific Hood Trim – Select hood and tassel color based on Iona’s color code (e.g., Drab, Light Blue, Orange, Purple, etc.). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Optional Stoles & Honor Cords – Available for honor society members or student leaders with required approvals. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Athletics & Leadership Accents – Add an approved athletics stole or leadership sash per Iona University policy. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Durable & Comfortable Fabric – Ceremony-ready material designed for outdoor commencement on Mazzella Field.
Personalized Keepsake – Ideal for commemorating your graduation with photos, friends, and family.

Important: All regalia must be ordered through the officially sanctioned Oak Hall store or Iona Campus Store by the deadline. Stoles must not display nicknames or slogans, and honor cords/accessories require approval from the Honor Society advisor or Iona’s Commencement Office. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Iona University, you can reach out directly to the college's administration or the office responsible for commencement and student services. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding academic regalia.