Transfer Program

Information for Special Program Transfer Students

The SEEK Transfer Program provides participants with academic and counseling assistance that facilitate the process of transfer students' transition into John Jay College.  During Transfer Orientation, transfer students have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the campus and the different kinds of opportunities that are available to them as a new student transitioning into John Jay College. The college’s academic policies and graduation requirements are reviewed to build the connections around academic advisement, selection of a major and registering for courses.

The goals of the SEEK Transfer Program are:

  • To integrate participants into John Jay College.
  • To ensure that transfer students understand the College's policies and SEEK Program policies.
  • To review the college’s graduation, and requirements for the continued receipt of Financial Aid, as it pertains to the transfer student population
  • To provide participants with Counseling, Academic Support services, Financial Aid and Career Support services

Please Note: Students who are transferring from a Special Opportunity Programs (i.e. SEEK, HEOP, EOP, CD), must submit a Special programs Transfer Request form  PDF  and it must be completed prior to the beginning of the intended transfer semester, in order to officially transfer your  Special Opportunity Programs status to the John Jay SEEK Department.

The SEEK Department provides additional orientation support, financial aid, personal and academic counseling, academic support for all levels, peer mentor support, and referral services to the broader college community. To contact a member of the SEEK department.

  • Complete the online CUNY transfer application
  • In order for us to consider your application to join the John Jay College SEEK Program, we must first receive a completed copy of the Special Programs Transfer Request Form. Your current/former counselor may upload the completed Special Programs Transfer Request Form here.

For inquires about the SEEK Transfer Program:

For inquiries about general admissions and Transfer Credit Evaluation Workshops, by invitation for new transfer students, students must contact the Office of Admissions at 212.237.8873. Prior to registering, students must receive a preliminary evaluation of academic work completed at previous colleges. 

As you begin the transfer process please consider the following guidelines.

  • Please refer to the following link: http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/files/How_To_Apply_To_John_Jay_College.pdf
  • Make sure to submit the Counselor Recommendation form to the John Jay College SEEK Program and UAPC by the CUNY-Wide priority deadline (September 15th for the Spring and February 1st for the Fall);
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov and select 2022-2023 FAFSA the Tuition Assistance Program https://www.tap.hesc.ny.gov/totw/ Apply through the FAFSA. The easiest way to apply for TAP is through the FAFSA. Make sure you have completed your FAFSA! New York State (NYS) residents attending NYS schools can link directly to the TAP application from the FAFSA submission confirmation page.
  • For newly accepted transfer students, please click here. 
  • John Jay College Financial Aid Codes: FASFA - 002693 TAP - 1414

Resources

John Jay Transfer Student Resources

SEEK Academic Support

Mr. Nelson Bermudez
212-393-6383
nbermudez@jjay.cuny.edu

Center for Humanities & Social Sciences: 212.237.8883
Center for Math & Science: 212.393.6349
seeklab@jjay.cuny.edu

Center Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM