Freshman
All entering freshman applicants are considered for admission based on their high school academic averages, academic units and/or GED scores. A diploma from an accredited high school, an equivalency diploma, or a diploma from a United States Armed Forces Institute is required for entrance to the College. A high school certificate or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) diploma is not acceptable.
An applicant for freshman admission must present evidence of having received a diploma from an accredited high school. Students from non-English speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination (SEE the International Students section for details). Students can also take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or PTE Academic. A score of 6 is required on the IELTS or 44 on the PTE Academic or 90 on Duolingo.
In addition to meeting the College’s general admission requirements, freshman students interested in majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Forensic Science, or Toxicology must meet the following requirements:
Out-of-State Freshmen
- High school academic average of 81 or higher
- 3 years of high school Math
- 3 years of high school Science
- Completion of a high school Chemistry course
In-State Freshmen
- High school academic average of 81 or higher
- 3.5 units of high school Math
- 4 units of high school Science
- Completion of the Chemistry Regents or a high school Chemistry course
An applicant who does not meet these criteria may apply to one of the CUNY community colleges and transition back to John Jay through the CUNY Justice Academy after completing their associate degree. This exciting and innovative program provides opportunities for students who are interested in studying one of the following majors: https://resources.jjay.cuny.edu/cja/program.php to earn an associate degree and have guaranteed admissions to John Jay College to complete their baccalaureate studies. for more information about the CUNY Justice Academy program, visit, https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/academic-success-programs/cuny-justice-academy