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 University 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 Committee
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: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 9:30am-3:00pm
Transfer students: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 OR Wednesday January 17, 2024 from 9:30am-3:00pm. You only need to attend one session.
Graduate students: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 4:00pm-7:00pm
Register Here:
Don't Forget!
Here are some important reminders for the Spring to help you prepare for the semester.
First-Year Students
Freshman Advisement
The Entering Freshman Advisement webpage is a great resource for learning about your degree requirements, registration tools and what to expect during your virtual entering freshman advisement and registration session.https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/academics/academic-resources-services/academic-advisement-center/freshman-advisement
First-Year Winter Bridge
First-Year Winter Bridge is an extension of your First Year Seminar requirement. This four-day 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 fall.
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 hybrid program (from January 18 - 24) to help new transfer students feel prepared for academic success in your first semester and beyond. Our transfer team and peer success coaches will guide you to resources and opportunities to help so you feel ready to tackle life at John Jay inside and outside of the classroom!
For more details see the
Transfer Winter Bridge 2023 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