CUNY Justice Academy
The CUNY Justice Academy (CJA) is a partnership between seven CUNY community colleges and John Jay College, designed to help you smoothly transition from community college to John Jay and earn your bachelor’s degree.
- Students that declare a CJA major at one of our partner community colleges are automatically part of the CJA Program, you don’t have to apply! CJA students are guaranteed admission to John Jay upon completion of an associate degree.
- The CJA Program offers many different majors. In addition to criminal justice, the program offers a wide variety of science and humanities majors. View the full list.
Benefits of the CJA Program
- Guaranteed admission upon completion of an associate degree in a CJA major
- Skip the application process and avoid seat deposit fees
- Ensure all community college credits transfer and apply
- Earn your bachelor’s degree in two years
Transition to John Jay College
As a CJA student, you can transition to John Jay College with your associate’s degree and start as a third-year student in a bachelor’s degree program.
CJA Virtual Front Desk
To connect with us and learn more about the program you can attend our Virtual Info Sessions, drop by our Virtual Front Desk or email us at CJA@jjay.cuny.edu.
- Available every Thursday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, from November 5 – January 21
- Zoom link to join us!
- Meeting ID: 867 6121 4855
- Passcode: CJA