Newly Admitted In-service Students

Students may not register until the immunization records are received. If you attended a CUNY college within the past 10 years, you are not required to resubmit your immunization records. Access CUNYfirst to determine if you are required to submit your immunization records (see step 2). If you do not have an Immunization Record hold, you may begin registering by skipping to step 2, to activate your CUNYfirst account.

If you are required to submit your immunization records, you may click here. You may fax the records to the Wellness Center at 212-237-8026. Please follow-up with the Wellness Center to confirm receipt at 212-237-8053. Acceptable proof of immunity may include:

All students are required to register online via CUNYfirst. CUNYfirst gives students access to register for classes, view schedule and grades, etc.

You may activate your CUNYfirst account by clicking here and clicking on “New User” and following the prompts. Once you successfully complete this process, an 8-digit EMPL ID (CUNY ID) will be generated.  Please keep your EMPL ID number readily available at all times, as your EMPL ID will be used in lieu of your social security number.  

Click here to access your John Jay student email account. John Jay College will be communicating with you using your new John Jay email account. You may forward your John Jay emails to your personal email or change your “primary” email on CUNYfirst. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact the Help Desk at 212-237-8200.

Course credit evaluations and unofficial transcripts may be viewed by accessing CUNYfirst. Please allow 2 - 3 weeks after receiving the admission acceptance, for all transcripts to be evaluated. Students may send any missing transcripts to the following address:

If you have any questions regarding transcripts and/or credits, please contact the Office of Testing and Evaluation Office at 212-237-8108.

After all transcripts are submitted and evaluated, you may schedule an appointment with your academic advisor:

After your immunization records have been cleared and have received academic advisement, you may begin registering for courses:

To search for courses, follow the instructions below:

• Login to CUNYfirst
• Go to Student Center
• In the upper right corner, select the Search for Classes
• Select the drop down box to select John Jay College for your institution
• Select the correct term Fall 2018
• To search for the courses, you may choose the Course Subject, Course Number (i.e. CRJ 101, POL 101, etc.), and/or Course Career 
• Make note of the 5-digit registration code (you will need this in order to register)

• On the Student Center page in the Academics section, click Enroll
• Select the term Fall 2018
• Click Continue
• Enter the 5-digit class number within the Enter Class Nbr box
• Click Enter
• Click Next
• To add another class, enter the 5-digit class number for the next class, then click Proceed to Step 2 of 3
• Verify that the classes are correct.  If they are, click Finish Enrolling
• You may view your schedule by clicking on My Class Schedule

Non-supervisory rankings may be eligible for a $100 tuition waiver.  Visit the Tuition Discounts and Academic Benefits page to learn more.