Welcome!
We are so excited for you to be joining us in the upcoming semester! We have created a process that will allow you to be prepared for the start of your time here at John Jay College of Criminal Justice but also allow you to connect with other new students, current students, and staff members.
We are excited for you to become part of our community and connect with the new students. I want you to know that the entire college community is here to support, sustain, and encourage you as you commit to study at John Jay. We could not be more privileged to welcome you into this vibrant learning community. It is you who make us what we are, and we look forward to the fresh ideas and energy you bring to our campus. As you set out on the incredible journey that will help to shape the thinkers, workers, citizens, and fierce advocates of justice you are destined to be!
If you have any questions, please email us at
orientation@jjay.cuny.edu!
- New Student Orientation Team
Start Your Orientation
Your New Student Orientation has two parts: the first being the Online Orientation Portal and the second being the in person New Student Orientation sessions. Completing both parts of the New Student Orientation will ensure that you are prepared for your first semester at John Jay and connect with other new students!Complete the Online Orientation Portal
The first step to your New Student Orientation is completing the Online Orientation Portal. This portal is an easy way for you to get important information not only for the start of you career at John Jay but they will also help you throughout your time here.
1. Set up your email:
visit here:
https://reset.jjay.cuny.edu/home.php
2. Create Your Portal Account:
To create your portal account, sign in here with your John Jay email address:
https://bit.ly/jjayNSOportal
Attend the In Person New Student Orientation (NSO) Sessions
The second step is attending the NSO Sessions. Here are the dates for the upcoming NSO sessions:
First-Year students: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 8:30am-3:00pm.
Transfer students: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 OR Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 8:30am-3:00pm. You only need to attend one session.
Graduate students: Monday, January 13, 2025 from 4:00pm-7:00pm.
Register Here:
Don't Forget!
Here are some important reminders to help you prepare for the semester.
First-Year Students
First-Year Advisement
The Entering First-Year Advisement webpage is a great resource for learning about your degree requirements, registration tools and what to expect during your virtual entering first-year advisement and registration session.First-Year Advisement
First-Year Winter Bridge
First-Year Winter Bridge is an extension of your First Year Seminar requirement. This hybrid program will prepare you for the challenges of the first semester of college and connect you with the friends and resources at John Jay. Once you're done, you'll feel confident and prepared for the semester.
As an incoming first-year student, you should have already enrolled in this program at your Academic Advisement session.
For more information, email firstyearprograms@jjay.cuny.edu.
Transfer Students
Transfer Advisement
For questions about academic advisement appointment scheduling and preparation, see the Transfer Advisement webpage.New Transfer Advisement and Registration
CJA Advisement
Transfer Winter Bridge for Success
Transfer Winter Bridge for Success is a week-long hybrid program (from January 21-24) that includes online modules and activities to help new transfer students prepare for academic success in their first semester and beyond. Our transfer team will guide you to resources and opportunities, so you feel ready to tackle life at John Jay both inside and outside of the classroom! All enrolled transfer students will be automatically added to Transfer Summer Bridge by January 17.
For more details click on the
Transfer Winter Bridge 2025 flyer
For questions about the program, contact:
jjtransfer@jjay.cuny.edu!
Get Help When You Need It
Below is important office contact information for questions.
New Student Orientation
Admissions
First-year and Transfer Programs
Academic Advisement
Admissions for International students