Accelerate Complete Engage (ACE) at John Jay is a comprehensive program designed to help students complete their academic journey to the bachelor’s degree within four years. The program is based on the principles of the CUNY Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model which assists students with earning degrees by providing a range of financial, academic and personal supports including intensive academic advisement, career counseling, tuition assistance, and subsidies for textbooks and transportation.

ACE Program Four-Year Benefits include:

• A free unlimited MetroCard monthly (up to $968 per year)

• A textbook voucher to reduce the cost of textbooks (up to $500 per year)

• A tuition gap waiver (for students in receipt of Pell or TAP)

• A personal Advisor and Career Specialist to guide your progress from entry to graduation

• Early registration options that help you get the classes you need that also fit your schedule

• Career development and academic support services

• Winter/summer course scholarships (up to $1,650 for tuition/fees)

• Network with faculty and professionals in field of study

• Graduate school preparation

WHO DOES THIS PROGRAM AIM TO SERVE? Incoming freshman students who are NYC residents majoring in an ACE-eligible major. Other eligibility requirements are outlined under "ACE Selection Criteria."

HAS THE ACE PROGRAM BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Yes. The ACE Program is not recruiting or accepting new students for the 2020-2021 academic year. The contact number provided is a temporary remote phone number. Please check ACE Program's website for up-to-date changes.

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a community of motivated and intellectually committed individuals who explore justice in its many dimensions. The College’s liberal arts curriculum equips students to pursue advanced study and meaningful, rewarding careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. John Jay's professional programs introduce students to foundational and newly emerging fields and prepare them for advancement within their chosen professions. 

John Jay's students are eager to engage in original research and experiential learning, excited to study in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and passionate about shaping the future. Through their studies, students prepare for ethical leadership, global citizenship, and engaged service. Faculty members are exceptional teachers who encourage students to join them in pursuing transformative scholarship and creative activities. Through their research, faculty advances knowledge and informs professional practices that build and sustain just societies. 

John Jay fosters an inclusive and diverse community drawn from the city, our country, and the world. John Jay is dedicated to educating traditionally underrepresented groups and committed to increasing diversity in the workforce. The breadth of John Jay's community motivates us to question our assumptions, to consider multiple perspectives, to think critically, and to develop the humility that comes with global understanding. John Jay educates fierce advocates for justice.