Iona College is more than just an educational institution. It is a close knit community. There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved inside and outside of the classroom.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Class attendance counts!
Get involved in as many clubs/organizations as you can.
Attend on campus events.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Class sizes are small and you get to develop a relationship with the professors. As long as you attend every class, you will be sure to pass. Professors are willing to help and they want you to succeed.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Loftus Hall: Suites of 5 or 6 with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
South/Conese Halls: Suites of 7 or 10, 2 bathrooms, common area with kitchen
Rice Hall: Single rooms, communal bathroom
Walsh Hall: Triples or Quads with communal bathroom
Eastchester Apartments: Range from 2 people to 5 people, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room
Marriott: 4 or 6 people, 1 bathroom, kitchen
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The meal plan is easy to understand. You are allotted a certain amount of dollars for inside and a certain amount for outside. Inside includes on campus facilities. Outside includes the restaurants in the area that participate in the meal plan. On campus food is decent. The food is a little over priced but you don't really pay attention to that until you start running low on money.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are always a ton of events on campus including parties, variety shows, comedians, etc. The most important thing to do is to get involved in as many clubs and organizations as you can.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Pipe Band
Which types of students will excel at your college?
ANY!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are over 100 clubs to choose from. All have several events throughout the year. It's a great way to meet new people.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are mostly local Greek organizations which are unique to Iona. There is a strong bond throughout all of Greek life. It is definitely one of the best ways to get involved and keep busy.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are a ton of security guards on campus and in the neighborhood. They're all really friendly as well.
Iona College is more than just an educational institution. It is a close knit community. There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved inside and outside of the classroom.
Class attendance counts! Get involved in as many clubs/organizations as you can. Attend on campus events.
Class sizes are small and you get to develop a relationship with the professors. As long as you attend every class, you will be sure to pass. Professors are willing to help and they want you to succeed.
Loftus Hall: Suites of 5 or 6 with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom South/Conese Halls: Suites of 7 or 10, 2 bathrooms, common area with kitchen Rice Hall: Single rooms, communal bathroom Walsh Hall: Triples or Quads with communal bathroom Eastchester Apartments: Range from 2 people to 5 people, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room Marriott: 4 or 6 people, 1 bathroom, kitchen
The meal plan is easy to understand. You are allotted a certain amount of dollars for inside and a certain amount for outside. Inside includes on campus facilities. Outside includes the restaurants in the area that participate in the meal plan. On campus food is decent. The food is a little over priced but you don't really pay attention to that until you start running low on money.
There are always a ton of events on campus including parties, variety shows, comedians, etc. The most important thing to do is to get involved in as many clubs and organizations as you can.
Pipe Band
ANY!
There are over 100 clubs to choose from. All have several events throughout the year. It's a great way to meet new people.
There are mostly local Greek organizations which are unique to Iona. There is a strong bond throughout all of Greek life. It is definitely one of the best ways to get involved and keep busy.
There are a ton of security guards on campus and in the neighborhood. They're all really friendly as well.