Iona University has expanded its student life offerings, now providing over 100 clubs and organizations for students. The university aims to support holistic development—mind, body, and spirit—by offering a range of opportunities for involvement, including the Student Government Association, cultural groups, Greek life, theatre, club sports, and performing arts.

Joel Quintong, dean of students at Iona University, said: “The best way to fully experience an Iona education is to be involved with the life of the University outside of the classroom. Our wide array of clubs and organizations are an excellent way to do that. It's more than simply belonging to something. Through participation in clubs and orgs, students explore their passions, build leadership skills, and have fun with their friends. We are proud of what we have to offer to all students and are confident there is something for everyone."

The Wall Street Journal recently named Iona as one of the top 25 colleges in the United States for student experience in its 2025 rankings (https://www.wsj.com/rankings/college-rankings/best-colleges-2025).

Applications for prospective students open on August 1. The university offers an application fee waiver using code Iona30 on the Common Application.

For current students seeking ways to get involved on campus this fall semester, the Center for Student Engagement will host its annual involvement fair on Thursday, August 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Murphy Green. At this event, students can meet club representatives and learn about upcoming activities.

Founded in 1940 by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers tradition as a private Catholic institution granting master’s degrees (https://www.iona.edu/about-iona), Iona University operates campuses in New Rochelle and Bronxville near Midtown Manhattan. The university enrolls nearly 4,000 students with an alumni network numbering around 55,000 globally.

Iona offers undergraduate programs in liberal arts, science and business administration; graduate degrees include Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), as well as advanced certificate programs across several schools such as Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

The university continues to receive national recognition from sources like The Princeton Review (https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=best-northeastern&page=3&sort=rank_asc) and Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/) for academic quality. U.S. News & World Report also highlighted Iona's performance regarding social mobility among universities nationwide (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/social-mobility). Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce ranked Iona’s degree among the top six percent nationally for long-term return on investment (https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/collegeroi2022/).

LaPenta School of Business holds AACSB International accreditation—a distinction achieved by only six percent of business schools worldwide—and was recognized by The Princeton Review as a “Best Business School” for its MBA program in 2024 (https://www.princetonreview.com/business-school-rankings?rankings=best-business-schools). A fully online MBA option is also available.

In July 2021, Iona established the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences through collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; it is now based primarily at the Bronxville campus (https://www.nyp.org/newsroom/news-releases/newyork-presbyterian-and-iona-college-launch-new-school-of-health-sciences). Additionally, reflecting its Irish heritage, Iona opened a new campus at Westport House Estate in County Mayo, Ireland.

On July 1, 2022, Iona transitioned from college to university status due to growth in academic offerings.

For further information about student engagement or joining clubs at Iona University contact studentactivities@iona.edu or call (914) 633-2360.