Orientation
Welcome to Iona!
SUMMER/FALL 2026 New Student Orientation
We are excited to welcome our newest Gaels! All new first time and transfer undergraduate students entering Iona Fall 2026 should save the dates for all three parts of the 2026 New Student Orientation.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2026
Please save the dates for all three parts of the 2026 New Student Orientation.
Part 1: June 2026 one-day on-campus session for students and families.
Register to attend one of our June Orientation sessions:
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Online Registration for this event date is currently closed. This session has reached capacity. Please select an alternative June Orientation event date. Please contact your Admissions Counselor or orientation@iona.edu - Thursday, June 18, 2026
New students and families coming from a distance please contact orientation@iona.edu prior to making travel arrangements. If you have questions or were unable to attend a June 2026 New Student Orientation, please contact orientation@iona.edu.
Part 2: Summer online modules and submission of necessary material prior to Thursday, August 20, 2026 at noon.
Summer Orientation Modules to Complete on Your Own before August 20:
- Vector Module 1: AlcoholEdu for College
- Vector Module 2: RespectEdu for College
- Vector Module 3: Hazing Awareness and Prevention
- Vector Module 4: Active Assailant: Run, Hide, Fight for Students
- Vector Module 5: Mental Well-Being for Students
- Vector Module 6: Cybersecurity@Iona
Check your Iona email account for links and additional information.
Part 3: August 2026 New Student Welcome Weekend!
Save the Dates
- Friday, August 21: First-Year Move-In
- Saturday, August 22 abd Sunday, August 23: First Year Welcome Weekend for all new first year students.
Questions?
We've got answers! Feel free to check out our FAQ page, 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! Learn more about becoming an Orientation Leader here.
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.