CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY, USA
Public
4 Year

Christine's Review

Review of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

from New York, NY

Describe your college in three sentences.

amazing. john jay college has a great program for students considering law school. they have a dedicated faculty and a supportive staff. they understand the struggles that their students are facing and provide as much help as possible.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

if you have a problem, seek help! there are so many resources at john jay college, you just need to find them. the clubs, scholarship opportunities, and faculty are all there to help you succeed. they also have a great ba/ma program!

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

your college career is really what you make of it. you can be on the top of your class with their tutoring and friendly professors. one must take initiative and want to succeed. i have a challenging interdisciplinary major and three minors. john jay college allows you to pursue your goals without the limitations.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

john jay college is in new york city! it is located in the heart of the city. the dorms they have are also in the city and is shared with other cuny students. it doesn't have a huge campus, but the city-life is worth it.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

there are cafeterias at john jay that is standard dining. since john jay is in new york city, one can find chinese, thai, greek, and italian food, all in one block!

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

john jay is very involved with their community. student council provides many different events on campus through-out the year. events include, broadway shows, tickets to see sports games, museum visits, fashion shows, and many academic panel discussions on criminal policy issues. john jay has a swimming pool, basketball court, and a tennis court.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

john jay college offers many scholarship opportunities that include college-wide, cuny-wide, and national scholarships. their faculty and staff are dedicated to your success. with the urban male initiative, women's center, honor program, counseling center, and ronald h. brown law school prep program, just to name a few.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

john jay college just opened their new building! it is beautiful, massive, and a great way to integrate student life and professors. with the new campus, one can finally have a sense of community within the school.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

middle class students who work and go to school. professors understand where you are coming from and are willing to work with you. the counseling center is extremely support. john jay college and new york city is extremely diverse. you won't have to worry about not fitting in. as a school, it is extremely cultured and open to new traditions.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

there are many clubs at john jay, and if there isn't a club you want to join, john jay makes it a simple process for you to start your own club. john jay has a variety of clubs to unite students with the same interest, such as pre-law society, debate club, mock-trial, and buddhism for justice,

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

there are many security guards around campus and students have to use their student id cards to get into the building. crime rates are low.