Transfer Advisement
New Transfer Student Advisement & Registration
Congratulations on making it to John Jay, an award-winning CUNY college, and choosing to finish your baccalaureate degree!
We are so happy you are here and want you to know that we are committed to helping you navigate every step of your academic journey.
You've Been Accepted. Now What?
- Review 5 Steps to Take before advisement and registration can begin
- If you attended any non-CUNY institutions, you must request transcripts be submitted to John Jay once final grades are posted, even if you have previously submitted to another CUNY institution.
- Official non-CUNY transcripts can be emailed directly from your transfer institution to the Office of Admissions at evaluations@jjay.cuny.edu.
- Learn more about the major you chose when applying to John Jay on the Major Resources Pages. Also see video guidance on how to use this resource.
- If you are interested in changing your major, see more information about John Jay’s Major offerings.
Advisement and registration for the fall semester begins early May.
Advisement and registration for the spring semester begins early December.
Academic Advisement
When your records are ready for advisement, you are emailed detailed instructions on how to view your credit evaluation on CunyFirst and schedule a mandatory advisement appointment.
Academic advisors help you make confident decisions and plans for your time at John Jay that are aligned with your academic and career goals. During your first appointment you will:
- Learn how to understand your Degree Audit which reflects how your transfer credits were applied to your degree requirements and what your remaining requirements are at John Jay
- Get first semester course recommendations based on your transfer credits and remaining requirements
- Confirm your major choice
- Get questions answered about how to register for courses
- Get connected to other John Jay student services and resources of interest or need
All entering transfer students are required to meet with an academic advisor before registering for courses. Keep in mind that the earlier you schedule an advising appointment, the better chance you will have of finding the classes you want open.
Transfer Student Academic Planning and Registration Resources
- Transfer Explorer: Explore transfer credit equivalencies
- Accessing Your DegreeWorks
- Accessing Your Unofficial Transcript
- Steps to Enrollment
- How to Add, Drop, and Swap Classes in CUNYfirst Schedule Builder - Video
- CUNYfirst Global Search Class Schedule - the majority of courses are in-person
- Academic Calendar - important course add and drop deadlines
- How to activate your John Jay email
- Resources & Support
