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Parent & Family New Student One-Day June Orientation Schedule

JUNE 2025 NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION 

  • Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • Monday, June 16, 2025
  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Student Waiver Form

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Breakfast for Parents & Families and Resource Fair 

Location: Upper Gym, 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. Visit all tables to receive your chance at prizes!    

9:45 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.  

10:05-10:45 a.m.

Welcome to Gael Nation

Location: Upper Gym, Hynes Athletics Center  

An opportunity to formally welcome the Class of 2029 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.-1:15 p.m.
Location: Murphy Auditorium

Getting Started: Letting College Happen (Counseling 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.

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.

Business Services

Student Financial Services  

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


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

1:15-1:55 p.m.
Parent & Family Lunch 

2 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development and the Gael Go Further Mentorship Program

Health Services 

Dean of Students Office and Student Affairs 

Parent and Family Closing and Raffles  


3:30 p.m.
(OR FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF PREVIOUS SESSION) 

Iona Gael New Student & Family Reception 

Location: LaPenta School of Business Atrium 

All are welcome!

3:30-5 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

Tours Departing from the LaPenta School of Business Atrium  

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

All details are subject to change.