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June Orientation FAQs

If you require further assistance, please contact orientation@iona.edu or the Center for Student Engagement at (914) 633-2360 for more information.

Registering For Orientation

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Orientation takes place throughout three scheduled overnight sessions in the month of June. Each incoming new undergraduate student must attend an Orientation session. Registration is encouraged as soon as possible to reserve your desired spot.  

These 2023 dates are: 

  • NSO Summer Session 1: Monday, June 12 – Tuesday, June 13, 2023 
  • NSO Summer Session 2: Thursday, June 15 – Friday, June 16, 2023
  • NSO Summer Session 3: Wednesday, June 21 – Thursday, June 22, 2023 
Each Orientation session is anticipated to run from approximately 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on day one and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on day two.

Register for New Student Orientation today at www.iona.edu/orientation.

You will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your registration did not go through.

We encourage students to register as soon as possible for a greater likelihood they will be able to reserve a spot in their New Student Orientation session of choice.

To provide for the best experience for our incoming students each Orientation session has a limited number of spaces available. Once registration spaces are filled students will need to register for the next available session. If you need additional assistance, please feel free to email orientation@iona.edu or call the Center for Student Engagement at (914) 633-2360.

If you are having difficulty with the online Orientation registration process, please feel free to email your full name, contact number and date requested to orientation@iona.edu.

Simply return to www.iona.edu/orientation as soon as possible and re-register with the new date or updated details. Our system will adjust the session date or update the number of guest or family members that may be joining you automatically. If the system is no longer available, please provide the information to orientation@iona.edu as soon as possible. 

If for some reason you are unable to attend a required New Student Orientation session, please email us at orientation@iona.edu so we may work with you on a case-by-case basis.

Orientation

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Orientation checklist:

  • A sleeping bag or extra-long twin sheets;
  • comforter/blanket;
  • pillow;
  • toiletries;
  • towel;
  • pajamas/clothes to sleep in;
  • change of clothes for evening activities;
  • change of clothes for Day 2;
  • sweater or sweatshirt;
  • picture ID;
  • umbrella;
  • sunscreen;
  • comfortable shoes;
  • cell phone and charger;
  • any medication needed;
  • print out of your class schedule;
  • Health Immunization forms.
  • Optional: Your laptop, so you can connect your device to Iona's wireless network before classes begin.

Orientation check-in begins at 8:30 am and is held on the first day of each session and will occur for residential and commuter students on the Murphy Green until 9:30 am. Please pay close attention to email communication with updated information and details of the schedule as the date gets closer.

Please go to the Center for Student Engagement located on the second floor of the LaPenta Student Union directly upon your arrival to campus. If you have any questions, please call (914)633-2360 or email orientation@iona.edu.

Yes, all Incoming residential students for Fall 2023 will stay in the residence halls overnight during their session. Incoming students who will be commuting Fall 2023 are invited to register to stay overnight in the residence hall, as space permits. There are many reasons to stay overnight in the residence halls! Besides being a lot of fun, the evening activities end late at night and we recognize it may be difficult to commute back home at that time. Social activities in the Orientation schedule are meant to create bonds among the incoming students and introduce students to the places and resources on campus. The second day of the orientation program there is an early wake up for more orientation sessions.  

Staying on campus even if you are going to commute in the fall, allows you to meet many other students and truly gain a better understanding and feel for the Iona campus & community. If you have questions or concerns, please contact orientation@iona.edu or call (914) 633-2360.  

Yes, you will share a room during your stay.

Yes, you may bring your car to campus for Orientation. Temporary parking for unloading and drop offs will be offered in the parking lot communicated closer to the date of the event. Students and parents must then park their cars in the parking garage.

Iona identification photos will be taken at a schedule session during New Student Orientation. Commuter students may complete a Parking Permit request online.  

Yes, there is a bus located right outside of the campus on North Ave. The Metro North Train also runs through downtown New Rochelle. Iona University's Gael Express will be available upon request by contacting orientation@iona.edu or contact Campus Safety directly at (914) 633-2560. 

Yes, please let your orientation coordinator know when you arrive that you have dietary restrictions or food allergies. You should also speak with the Dining Services Staff of Chartwells on site. The Orientation registration form also allows space to include this information.

Yes, all sessions and workshops are mandatory. They were planned with a purpose and will provide students with important information to make your transition to Iona a success. Sessions are interactive and a lot of fun! They are a great way to meet other Gaels!

If you have a schedule conflict, it is highly recommended that you choose another orientation date, so that you do not miss any of the important sessions/activities that occur during orientation. If something unexpectedly occurs, please speak with an orientation coordinator for assistance. All students are expected to check in during Orientation Registration/Move-in, and check-out during the designated check-out time.

Please feel free to contact the Iona help desk to assist you at (914) 633-2635.

Parent/Family Orientation

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Parent and Family Orientation occurs on the first day of the August orientation session starting at 8:30 a.m. We anticipate the Parent and Family Orientation session to conclude no later than 3 p.m. While the Parent/Family Orientation is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended. This orientation provides parents with campus information including, but not limited to, wellness and safety, financial services, and campus resources.

No, parents/guardians do not stay on campus. The University has arranged for discounts at the SpringHill Suites in Tuckahoe. The Iona rate is $139 plus tax. It’s best to book early since they get busy over the summer.

On the website, click the arrow under Special Rates and choose Corp/Promo Code. Enter GHA to receive the Iona rate of $139 per night.

Rates for the Radisson Hotel in New Rochelle, located at 1 Radisson Plaza, are $139 plus tax Sunday through Thursday and $189 Friday and Saturday. Call (914) 576-3700 ext. 261 and ask for Glenia Rojas.

Please visit our Life in New Rochelle page for a list of additional hotels in the area.