First-Year Students
Becoming a Gael is "Steps" away!
Follow each step below, in number order. Making your deposit in Step 1 will open access to all other steps, most importantly creating your Computer Account to use all of our online systems and access points.
If at any point you require technology assistance, simply call the Iona University Help Desk at (914) 633-2635. Help Desk hours of operation can be found at www.iona.edu/helpdesk.
Once all the steps have been completed, you will be ready to begin your unsurpassed Iona student experience!
1. Make Your Deposit by May 1, 2025
Submit your deposit to reserve your spot in our incoming class today!
2. Getting Started with Technology
Let's get you connected to all of Iona's technology systems!
- By following the steps on the Getting Connected to Technology webpage, you will learn about getting connected to all of Iona's technology systems.
- If at any point you require technology assistance, simply call the Iona University Help Desk at (914) 633-2635. Help Desk hours of operation can be found at www.iona.edu/helpdesk.
- Set up and learn how to manage your "My Student Account" page to access your student account, eBill, online payment, financial aid and much more.
Note: Chromebooks are not supported as they do not work with our AppsAnywhere software.
3. Mandatory New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend
Orientation is for everyone! Orientation is required for all new students to Iona University. Be sure to complete all three parts of the New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend requirements.
Orientation and Welcome Weekend
4. Living With Us or Commuting to Us?
Living With Us
Live with us for your four years at Iona! If you are planning to live on campus, our housing application is currently open. Once you have submitted your deposit and are connected to your student account, please allow 72 hours to have access to your housing application. Submit your housing application early to secure your spot!
Commuting to Us
If you are planning to commute, let our Center for Student Engagement, Commuter Assistants and Commuter Student Association make you feel right at home!
5. Math Placement Testing for Nursing and STEM Majors
Assessment of Math skills for Nursing, and all Biology, Chemistry, Math, Computer Science and Pre-Med Majors
Students pursuing the majors above will be taking a Math Assessment using ALEKS, an online assessment instrument. Students must take this placement test prior to making an appointment with the Center for Advising. Students can take this test as soon as they deposit, on or after Friday, April 4, 2025.
Math Assessment: Nursing and STEM Majors
6. Getting Advised and Creating your First Class Schedule
Advisement Opens on 4/22
First-year students may begin seeing our Academic Advisors on Tuesday, April 22.
Schedule Your Advising Appointment
All students must meet with a professional advisor to create their fall class schedule. Students may see any open advisor for all majors and specialty programs.
REMINDER: STEM students and Nursing majors can not arrange appointments with our office until they take the ALEKS Math Assessment noted in item 5 of this Roadmap.
How Can I Prepare for My Appointment?
- Think about courses you are good at, and courses you are challenged in
- Have information about College Courses, AP and IB Courses you have taken handy
- Have key information about your own schedule of commitments outside of classes that may impact your schedule
Every new student is guaranteed a full schedule of useful classes. However, no schedule is perfect, and we do all we can to offer students a balance of course options. We have four years to work with you, and we hope you will learn to trust we all have your best interests in mind when we work together!
For assistance creating an appointment, call (914) 633-2130.
7. Students with Disabilities: Requesting Accommodations
The Accessibility Services Office (ASO) at Iona University is committed to ensuring equal access through our practices, policies, and procedures and to providing auxiliary aides and services for all enrolled students with disabilities.
In order to qualify for these services, students must register with the ASO by completing a request for reasonable accommodations.
Instructions for registering for accommodations:
- Log into your Single Sign-on account (myiona.iona.edu)
- Click Accommodate, then Student
- From the left side menu, select Accommodations then Request Accommodations to complete the registration form.
- If you have supporting documentation, such as an IEP, please upload it by selecting Upload Supporting Documentation from the homepage.
For further information on this process, please visit the Accessibility Services Office webpage or email access@iona.edu.
ASO Virtual Information Sessions
April 22, May 6, May 20, June 3
The Accessibility Services Office (ASO) will be hosting Zoom Information Sessions for incoming freshmen and their families. These sessions will provide general information about our services as well as opportunities for Q&A at the end. Attendees will also be able to schedule separate meetings for further consultation.
8. Student Health Requirements
All incoming students are required to complete mandatory health requirements.
All health records are due by July 1 for the fall semester and January 1 for the spring semester.
Steps for Completing Student Health Requirements
Step 1: Complete the four online health assessments.
Step 2: Enter dates and upload proof of immunizations and vaccinations.
Step 3: Upload forms to the patient portal.
Students must visit the Student Health Requirements page to read all necessary details and to begin this process.
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