3-25-26: Summer and Fall 2026 Session(s) Registration is Opening Soon!
TO: All Students, Faculty and Staff
FROM: Shavonne McKiever, Registrar
DATE: March 25, 2026
RE: Summer and Fall 2026 Session(s) Registration is Opening Soon!
We are excited to announce that registratioin for the Summer sessions and the Fall 2026 term will open soon.Please read this email thoroughly for a seamless registration process.
Are you ready to register? Take these steps to make sure you get the classes you want:
- Resolve any holds: Your account must be free of any active holds to register for courses. If you have a hold, you've probably already received an email about it. Check your CUNYfirst account now to confirm that you're all set to register for classes.
- Register on time: On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the students will receive a separate email with their registration date and time for the Fall 2026 term. Note emails will only be sent to students who are eligible to register. Registering on the day of your appointment is the best chance of securing your spot in the classes you want. Add it your calendar to avoid forgetting!
- Build your schedule: Fall 2026 Session(s) ‘Shopping Carts’ will open on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. You can view the Schedule of Classes using the CUNY Global Search feature. Use Schedule Builder (available on CUNYfirst) to add courses to your shopping cart and plan your schedule.
All information in the Schedule of Classes is in effect at the time of publication. It is subject to change without notice when circumstances dictate.
Summer 2026 Registration: What you should know:
- All continuing students may begin registering for the summer session(s) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
- The Summer session is an “Open Enrollment Period.” Students can register for classes without an appointment.
- We offer six summer sessions. See the full Summer 2026 Academic Calendar – coming soon for more details.
Session | Start and End Dates |
|---|---|
3-Week Sessions | |
3-Week Session I (3W1) | June 1, 2026 – June 17, 2026 |
3-Week Session II (3W2) | July 6, 2026 - July 22, 2026 |
3-Week Session III (3W3) | July 27, 2026 - August 12, 2026 |
5-Week Session | |
5-Week Session I (5W1) | June 1, 2026 - July 2, 2026 |
5-Week Session II (5W2) | July 13, 2026 - August 13, 2026 |
8-Week Session | |
8-Week Session I (8W1) | June 1, 2026 – July 21, 2026 |
- Graduate students can register for up to 6 credits for the summer term (includes all sessions).
- Undergraduate students can register for up to 14 credits for the summer term (includes all sessions). There are credit limitations per session. The credit limitations per session are listed below:
| Session | Credits maximum |
|---|---|
| 3-Week Session | 4 credits maximum |
| 5-Week Session | 7 credits maximum |
| 8-Week Session | 7 credits maximum |
Fall 2026 Registration: What you should know:
- Students will be assigned a registration appointment. Registration dates and times are based on the number of credits each student has earned in their classification (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, or Freshman). Individual academic progress generates your registration date and time.
- Please note that you cannot register before your assigned appointment date and time. However, you may register at any time from your assigned appointment until August 27, 2026, to avoid late registration and program change fees. Keep in mind that the earlier you register, the better your chances of finding the classes you want available.
- Fall 2026 Term: Classes begin on Friday, August 28, 2026, and the term ends on Monday, December 21, 2026, with the end of final examinations (Fall 2026 Academic Calendar – coming soon for more details).
Session | Start and End Dates |
|---|---|
Regular Session | August 28, 2026 – December 21, 2026 |
8-Week Session I (GRAD Program Only) | August 28, 2026 – October 22, 2026 |
8-Week Session II (GRAD Program Only) | October 27, 2026 – December 21, 2026 |
Student Support:
- If you have any questions about registering for courses, checking for or resolving any active holds, or what courses you might want to take, talk to your advisor. If you do not have an advisor or are unsure of who your advisor is, you may contact your cohort program office (ACE, Honors, SEEK@jjay.cuny.edu) or the Academic Advisement Center. Graduate students are advised to consult with their graduate program advisor regarding their academic plan/course needs.
Instructional Delivery Modes: John Jay College offers online, hybrid, and in-person instruction. Click here to learn more about course modalities.
CUNYfirst Access: CUNYfirst will be unavailable during this time, and no one will have access to CUNYfirst during this time.
March 29 Monthly Maintenance
- The March CUNYfirst monthly maintenance is scheduled for the weekend of March 28-29,2026.
- Unavailable start time: 7:00 PM EDT on Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Unavailable end time: 7:00 PM EDT on Sunday, March 29, 2026
April 25 Monthly Maintenace
- The April CUNYfirst monthly maintence is schedule for the weekend of April 25-26, 2026.
- Unavailable start time: 7:00 PM EDT on Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Unavailable end time: 7:00 PM EDT on Sunday, April 26, 2026
We hope that the rest of your term goes well!
Shavonne McKiever, Registrar
Office of the Registrar