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Parent & Family New Student One-Day June Orientation Schedule

June Parent & Family Schedule

  • Monday, June 10, 2024

  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024

  • Thursday, June 13, 2024

  • Tuesday, June 18, 2024

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Breakfast for Parents & Families and Resource Fair 

Location: Hynes Athletics Center    

A complimentary breakfast is available. You will have the chance to visit tables around the room and meet representatives from various departments on-campus.  

9:30 a.m.

Parent and Family Welcome and OL Introductions

Location: Upper Gym, Hynes Athletics Center 

Get to know the orientation leaders that will be guiding you around throughout the day.  

Getting Started: Letting College Happen (Counseling Center) 

Location: Upper Gym, Hynes Athletics Center 

Your student’s Iona University journey begins today! This session takes you through this important adjustment period step by step, and offers valuable tips on how to support your student’s growth.

10:05-10:45 a.m.

Welcome to Gael Nation

Location: Upper Gym, Hynes Athletics Center  

An opportunity to formally welcome the Class of 2028 and all incoming new students!  While this is a joint session for students and families, students will be sitting with their Orientation groups. 


10:45 a.m. 

Parent & families will travel to the Murphy Auditorium (shuttles will be available)  

Breaks will be available throughout the morning.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Murphy Auditorium

11 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Academic Resources for Success  

Learn about the offices working together to provide students guidance and support along the journey to academic success. Today you will meet the staff of the Center for Advising and Academic Services, the Samuel Rudin Academic Resource Center,  Trio, and the Accessibility Services Office. Each office provides services that every student may need or use in their first year at Iona.

12:10-12:20 p.m. 
Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development and the Gael Mentorship Program

12:20-1 p.m.
Business Services

1–1:30 p.m.
Student Financial Services  

Understand your student’s account and learn how to make the most of convenient online account services!


1:30-3:15 p.m.
Location: Spellman Hall   

1:30-2:15 p.m.
Parent & Family Lunch 

2:15-2:45 p.m.
Health Services 

2:45–3:15 p.m. 
Dean of Students Office and Student Affairs 


3:15–4:15  p.m.

What Every College Parent Needs to Know! 

Location: Mulcahy Gym    

4–4:25 p.m.

Next Steps & Wrapping It Up with Killian 

Location: Hynes Athletics Center 

Family Members are welcome to observe the end of the student session and photo

4:30-6 p.m. 

Information sessions and Welcome receptions will be held throughout the LaPenta School of Business  

Location: LaPenta School of Business Atriums, Classrooms, and Lecture Halls


Iona Gael New Student & Family Reception 

Location: LaPenta School of Business Atrium 

All are welcome!


5:30 p.m. 

Late Tours Departing from the LaPenta School of Business Atrium  

  • Campus Tours   
  • Residence Hall Tour  
  • Bookstore (extended late hours) 

All details are subject to change.