Iona University and Northeast College of Health Sciences Offer Accelerated Pathways to a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
Iona University and Northeast College of Health Sciences are proud to announce an updated articulation agreement providing students with clear and accelerated pathways to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree. The partnership offers both 4+3 and 3+3 program options, beginning with undergraduate studies at Iona and advancing to professional healthcare studies at Northeast.
Under the agreement, eligible Iona students will receive academic advising tailored to the chiropractic track, along with merit-based scholarship opportunities and streamlined admission into Northeast’s professional program.
“This partnership reflects Iona’s mission to expand opportunity and empower students to thrive in fields that serve the greater good,” said Dr. Tricia Mulligan, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Iona. “By aligning our strengths with Northeast, we are creating a seamless academic experience that equips students with the knowledge, values and skills they need to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.”
Students on the 4+3 track will complete their undergraduate degree at Iona in one of five health science majors – biochemistry, biology, chemistry, health and wellness or neuroscience – while fulfilling prerequisites to enter Northeast’s D.C. program. Biology majors also have the option to follow a 3+3 track, transitioning to Northeast after just three years and applying the first year of chiropractic study toward the completion of their baccalaureate degree from Iona.
“Our partnership with Iona University reflects our shared commitment to academic excellence and preparing future leaders dedicated to reimagining health and transforming lives,” said Dr. Michael Mestan, president of Northeast College of Health Sciences. “We’re proud to offer pathways that support student success and look forward to welcoming Iona students to Northeast as they pursue advanced degrees in the health sciences.”
Northeast College of Health Sciences, formerly New York Chiropractic College, located in Seneca Falls, N.Y., is among the top academic institutions in the country, providing outstanding healthcare education for more than 100 years. This updated agreement allows qualified Iona students to benefit from early assurance into Northeast programs while staying on track to complete both degrees efficiently.
Highlights of the agreement include:
- Students in eligible Iona programs can pursue a 4+3 or 3+3 articulation track.
- Northeast will provide merit-based scholarships for qualifying students.
- Joint advising will help students receive comprehensive academic support and make a successful transition.
This partnership builds on Iona’s continued momentum, including national recognition for academic excellence and student experience. With campuses in New Rochelle and Bronxville, N.Y., both just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, Iona is a Catholic university committed to faith, service, opportunity and the transformative power of education.
About Northeast College of Health Sciences
For more than a century, Northeast College of Health Sciences has been dedicated to training healthcare’s future leaders. At Northeast, health and wellness are our central focus, driving everything we do. The College’s graduate and undergraduate academic programs in areas such as chiropractic, physician assistant studies, nutrition, human anatomy instruction, massage therapy, and the imaging sciences are rooted in Northeast’s mission and commitment to academic excellence, leadership and professional best practices. From our 286-acre main campus in N.Y.’s Finger Lakes region and our state-of-the-art branch campus on Long Island to our renowned faculty of expert practitioners, Northeast College provides a transformative educational experience, 100% dedicated to health sciences.
ABOUT IONA
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of 55,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 6 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review once again named Iona to its “Best Business Schools for 2025,” recognizing both its on-campus and online MBA programs. In July 2021, Iona announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, which is now principally located on Iona’s Bronxville campus in collaboration with one of the nation’s top hospitals. Connecting to its Irish heritage, Iona also opened a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland, located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.