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.

HAVE JOHN JAY'S OPERATIONS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? In-person classes have been suspended and moved online. For further information on John Jay's distance learning, please visit https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/distance-learning. Administrators and staff have been working remotely. For updates to John Jay's response to COVID-19, please visit https://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/coronavirus-updates.