First & Second Semester Student Advisement

Welcome, Bloodhounds! We are so happy to have you at John Jay and hope that your first year of college is proving to be a productive and enjoyable one!

All John Jay students are assigned an academic advisor who will guide you during your four years at John Jay. 

  • During your first and second semester, advisement is mandatory before you can register for next semester.
  • To clear your CUNYFirst Advising hold, schedule and attend your mandatory advising session via Navigate
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What To Expect
Get to know what the Academic Advisement Center offers first-year students, along with key resources and guidance to help you succeed from day one.
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Advising is Complete- What's Next?
Guidance on planning your courses for next semester and beyond, plus resources to help you make informed academic decisions.
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Prepare To Register
Step-by-step guidance on how to plan and register for next semester’s classes, plus tools and resources to support you.