CUNY Reconnect

CUNY Reconnect is an initiative to help adults return to higher education. This initiative aims to help working-age students who left CUNY earn a degree and, by doing so, increases access to job opportunities and earning potential. If you’ve never attended college, attended college and didn’t complete your degree, or are looking for a career change, or promotion, Reconnect with JJC!

For more information about the initiative: CUNY Reconnect

Why should you Reconnect with JJC?

• Bring back working-age students who left CUNY without a degree.
• The program will seek to help former students secure degrees or other credentials that will improve their economic mobility and advance the city’s post-pandemic recovery.
• John Jay RECONNECT goal is to assist students that have stopped out for one semester or more gain re-entry, in hopes of completing their degree.
• Financial assistance to help you re-enroll and complete your classes

First-time adult learners and readmit students are eligible for Reconnect. If you are a former John Jay College student, welcome back! 

Criteria & Eligibility:

• Must be a transfer/readmit student
• Must be at least 24 years or older
• Must be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or better)
• For transfer and readmit students: a minimum of a one semester gap in college attendance is required
• Bachelor’s degree holders are not eligible for this initiative

Ready to begin? Get started today!

Contact Us

Jay Express Services
T: 212.663.7867
E: jayexpress@jjay.cuny.edu