Making the Transition to John Jay
1. Confirmation Invitation
You will receive a Confirmation Invitation email inviting you to continue your academic journey at John Jay College as a baccalaureate degree student.
- Students whose academic records indicate that they are on track to complete all required coursework and graduate with an associate degree by January 2027 will receive the Confirmation Invitation email inviting them to CONFIRM their intention to continue their studies at John Jay College If you don't receive the Confirmation Invitation email by the end of October and you believe you are on track for graduation, please email us at cja@jjay.cuny.edu.
- If you're an international student, please follow these instructions to maintain your F-1 status.
2. Confirm
- Confirm your intention to start at John Jay for the Spring 2027 semester by January 1, 2027.To confirm, use the Confirmation Database link provided in the email. As soon as we receive your confirmation, we can initiate the credit evaluation process and start getting you set up as a John Jay student.
Confirm as early as possible. Priority registration will be available to students who confirm before November 27, 2026.
3. Credit Evaluation
- When your credit evaluation is complete you will receive an email notifying you. If you have any non-CUNY credits, you will need to request those transcripts be submitted to John Jay. That includes CLEP credits, military credits, prior learning credits and any non-CUNY schools you may have attended. Official transcripts may be sent to evaluations@jjay.cuny.edu.
4. Academic Advisement Appointment
Once your credit evaluation is complete, you will receive an Academic Advisement Invite email.
- The Advisement Invite email will include a link to EAB Navigate and instructions on how to book an appointment.
- You will connect with an advisor for mandatory advisement. You must meet with an advisor before you are able to enroll in courses.
- During the appointment you will discuss your transfer credits and how they apply to your John Jay degree, you will review your bachelor's degree requirements, and you will receive course suggestions and scheduling building assistance.
5. File for Graduation
Don’t forget to apply for graduation at your community college.
- The CJA Programs guaranteed admissions is contingent upon the completion of an associate degree. You must file for graduation to have your associate degree posted.
- If you have previously attended John Jay and are returning through the CJA Program, please contact your CJA Advisor to determine if you are eligible for the CJA Academic Forgiveness Policy.
6. Skills Proficiency Requirement
Make sure you have satisfied CUNY's skills proficiency requirements.
- Math - pass a credit-bearing college level math course with a C or better
- English - earn a C or better in a 3-credit college level English course
Remember: If you earn your associate degree, you are considered fully skills certified!
7. Update your email
Make sure you update your preferred email in CUNYFirst to your John Jay email.
- All official communications will be sent to your John Jay email, appointment confirmation emails, zoom links, professor communications, advisor notes and more.
8. Register for courses
After you meet with an advisor, builder your schedule and enroll in courses
- Your advisor will send you a follow-up email summarizing the contents of your meeting. If you have additional questions, reply to that email.
- Use the course suggestions to build your schedule and register.