Gateway Courses
I am interested in improving my grade in a gateway course.
The Acceleration Program provides no-cost opportunities for grade improvement to continuing John Jay undergraduate students. Eligible students are able to participate in a two-week workshop intensive to improve on their content mastery and overall grade of a targeted course they attempted in the prior regular semester. Seats are limited, and filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be referred by their faculty to participate in the workshop intensive
- Have completed at least 2/3rds of their course work
- Receive a final grade of F, D-, D, or D+ for the course
Information for winter 2026 Grade Improvement Workshops is coming
There is no application for the workshop as students need to be referred by their professor. Please have a conversation with your professor about your eligibility to participate. We’ll share details about the Winter 2026 Grade Improvement Workshops as soon as they’re available.