John Jay College Of Criminal Justice | The City University of New York

1. Will I have to take any placement tests?
Yes, all students will be required to take the CUNY Assessment Tests. You may be exempt from taking the CUNY Reading and Writing Tests if you have an SAT Score of 480 or higher on the verbal section or a NYS English Regents score of 75 or higher. You may be exempt from taking the CUNY Math placement if you have a Math SAT score of 500 or higher or a NYS Math A regents score of 75 or higher. Students exempted from the Math placement, however, must take a level three Math test to be placed in an appropriate Math level course. If you miss your testing date or require further information on testing, contact the Testing Office at: (212) 237-8108 or visit their website at: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/testing 

2. When do I meet with an academic advisor and register?  
You will meet with an academic advisor once you have taken the CUNY Test(s). The advisor will help you to develop a first semester program based on your skills information. At this session you will discuss skills placement, review information on the various academic programs that are offered on campus, discuss short-term and long-range academic and professional goals, and register for classes. Out-of-town students can contact the Department of Academic Advisement at (212) 237- 8000 Ext.2066 to arrange an online or telephone registration. Early registration begins in early April.

3. What if I have AP credits or College Now credits? 
Send all College Board Reports and College Transcripts to the John Jay College’s Office of the Registrar, 445 West 59 Street, Room 1280N, New York, New York 10019.

4. Does the College have dorms? 
John Jay College does not have dorms for students. The College is able to refer students to housing locations however. For more information, please call the Office of Student Activities (212)237-8698 or visit here.

5. Are there free Tutoring Services on campus? 
On-campus free tutoring is available in a number of subjects. For more information on tutoring programs at John Jay College visit: http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/learningCenter/

6. When do I get my college ID? 
Entering freshmen I.D. pictures will be taken on the day you register for classes. Entering freshemen will receive their I.D. after their bill has been paid in full. I.D. cards are required to enter the College buildings.The card is also used to enter the library and take out books, to receive financial aid checks, for access to Student Activities events, and to use the Academic Computer Centers and Fitness Center.

7. When do I get my college E-mail account? 
Great news … you have one already! All students receive a free John Jay College email account once they have been accepted to the college. Student email address is usually firstname.lastname@jjay.cuny.edu. The initial login password is "jj" plus the last four digits of your social security number (i.e. jj1234). Simply go to the John Jay homepage at www.jjay.cuny.edu, and under "Web Tools" click on  "Webmail". All correspondence regarding registering for classes, college updates and reminders will be sent to you via email. You must check your John Jay email regularly for important information and updates. The College will communicate with students through email more so than through any other source.

8. Am I assigned an academic advisor? 
If you are enrolled in the SEEK Program, you are assigned to an academic advisor. If you are a first year student and not in the SEEK Program, you are assigned to a Freshman Peer Mentor. The Freshmen Peer Mentoring Program provides first-year students with the opportunity to become acquainted with the John Jay College Community. Each freshman is assigned a Peer Mentor according to their major and/or CSL 112 (Counseling) class. The Peer Mentors are upper-class honor students, each being involved in additional activities and organizations throughout the College. During the semester, the Peer Mentors organize a host of activities including weekly workshops, social events, poetry readings, and sporting events. Students can contact their Peer Mentors by email, appointment, or by simply visiting or calling them at the Freshmen Peer Mentoring Office, Room 011W. Email address: freshmenmentor@jjay.cuny.edu

9. When is Freshman Orientation? 
Freshmen Orientation is usually scheduled the week before classes begin; in August for the Fall semester and January for Spring semester. You will receive an invitation to Freshman Orientation, it is very important for all new students to attend Orientation. Please check back soon, for updated information and exact dates.


To help get you started, check out ONE STOP, a full-service help desk that is available online and in-person at North Hall.  They are here to answer your questions.