Iona College

Iona College opened its doors in 1940 with nine Christian Brothers and six lay faculty greeting the first class. Their goal was to open new paths to economic and social advancement for the sons of New York’s working class. They gave their new college the name of Iona, after a small island off the west coast of Scotland where St. Columba founded an abbey in 563.

Iona College embraces the values inherent in being a student centered College, rooted in religious tradition, including the pursuit of and transmission of truth, knowledge and freedom of inquiry.

Need help in finding articles or identifying database strategies to gather scholarly sources for your topic? Iona College Libraries offer a wide range of research support.

• Visit the Research Desk for assistance with research papers and other assignments. Research Desk hours.
• Located on the 1st floor of Ryan Library, behind the Help Desk near the Group Study Rooms.
• Online Research Help, FAQs, and Ask a Librarian.

The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development offers Iona's diverse student body the tools and resources necessary to identify career interests, select an appropriate major and explore career fields.

We engage our students with a structured four-year career development plan designed to enhance their marketability and to provide a competitive edge upon graduation. Along the way, we provide assistance in securing internships and the job search process.