Transfer 550 Program
The Transfer 550 Program focuses on your fast-track journey as a CJA student to transition to John Jay College. We will provide financial incentives while you are at the community college for transfer activities that you complete. After you finish your associate’s degree and transfer to John Jay College, you will redeem your earnings by participating in a professional development online module or by getting Metrocards.
Students will get one-on-one support with the transfer process and guidance on creating an integrated academic and career plan to ensure a smooth transition to John Jay.
Program Benefits
- Personal and responsive person at John Jay College that can support during the transition process
- Earn funding while at the community college that can be used once at John Jay College
- Funding can be used for metrocards and summer/winter class tuition
- Opportunity to be integrated in the John Jay College community earlier then everyone else
Program Requirements
- Must have earned 30 credits already at your community college to join
- Be in good academic standing (GPA=2.0 or higher)
- Must be a CUNY Justice Academy track student
- Complete activities to earn 550
- Communicate frequently
Resources
Contact Us
Teresa Yi-Bourdett, Transfer 550 Program Specialist, Tyi-Bourdett@jjay.cuny.edu