Are you a New York City Public High School Student?
- Why Wait, Start College Now!
Classes will meet online synchronously on Monday & Wednesday and in person on Tuesday & Thursday [face-to-face]. Vaccination is not required, and students will receive a Metrocard.
Weekday classes meet online/synchronously
Saturday classes meet in person, and vaccination is not required.
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The College Now program (CN) is a comprehensive, collaborative initiative of the City University of New York (CUNY) and the New York City Public Schools (NYC PS). The colleges' active involvement within the university promotes and supports high academic achievement standards for NYC PS public high school students. The CN program offers college-readiness programs to NYC public high schools. Please note that only students who attend NYC public high school, registered homeschooled students, and students with disabilities whose private school tuition is supported by the DOE can participate in College Now.
The general goals of the CN program are to:
- introduce students to college life
- prepare students for the transition to higher education (college)
- helps students develop and improve essential academic and soft skills
- develop the personal values necessary to survive and succeed in college
The CN program offers qualified high school students opportunities to enroll in various activities, including college-credit courses, college-preparatory courses and activities, and summer programs. Students save time and money and earn college credit while attending high school by taking college credit.
John Jay's CN program also works closely with partnership high schools to design programs that enable students to develop their academic and personal potential. Participating high schools may offer college credit and/or high school courses at their respective campuses.
Students who enroll in classes on campus are issued an ID card. The ID allows access to the library, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and computer labs.
The schedule for CN courses is slightly modified from the general college schedule. CN courses start later than regular college classes but meet for longer hours. CN students are required to make a serious commitment to attend classes and complete all assignments.
Participate in the CN program and experience the richness of college!
Advanced Placement And Dual Enrollment: What's A Student To Choose?
College Now Orientation
