Orientation
Welcome to Iona!
New Student Orientation 2025
Please save the dates for all three parts of the 2025 New Student Orientation.
Part 1: June 2025 one-day on-campus session for students and families.
Part 2: Summer online modules and submission of necessary material prior to Thursday, August 21, 2025 at noon.
Part 3: August 2025 New Student Welcome Weekend!
All incoming new undergraduate students will take part in a mandatory two-day program on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2025.
The mandatory two-day Orientation session is reserved for our new first-year and transfer students. All first year and transfer residents and commuter students must take part in the complete two-day Welcome Weekend schedule of activities.
Commuters will commute to and from campus each day. Residents will reside in their housing assignment for the Fall 2025 semester. For more information on Move-In Day check your email from the Office of Residential Life.
SAVE THE DATES FOR JUNE 2025 New Student and Family Orientation
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025
- Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Monday, June 16, 2025
- Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Questions?
We've got answers! Please contact us at orientation@iona.edu or call the Center for Student Engagement at (914) 633-2360 and we'll be happy to help.
Our Orientation Staff
Here at Iona, our orientation staff is made up of professional orientation coordinators as well as a group of Orientation Leaders.
Our orientation coordinators help manage the day to day operations of Orientation. Our coordinators are there to assist and aid families through the registration process, answer any questions and guide families in the right direction.
Our Orientation Leaders play a crucial role in assisting new students and families. Orientation Leaders help new students and their families transition into the college experience and are here to answer any questions that you may have about Gael Nation!

Interested in becoming an Orientation Leader?
Help Iona welcome our new students into Gael Nation! Applications for Orientation Leaders are available now! Email Orientation@iona.edu for details on how to apply!
Please note all dates and details are subject to change. Please monitor your Iona Student email address for updates. Email orientation@iona.edu for more information.