Transfer Students and General Education
For students transferring to John Jay College, the number of Common Core and College Option courses depends on multiple factors, including the transfer institution, whether or not the student earned a degree before transferring, the number of credits earned, and how the transfer credit has been evaluated. After the credits have been evaluated, they are posted on the student’s John Jay College record. Students should check with an academic advisor after their transfer credits have been posted to confirm completed and remaining requirements. For more information, see the How Credits Transfer and College Option sections of the CUNY Pathways web site.
Common Core Requirements for All Transfer Students
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from other CUNY colleges
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Common Core requirements fulfilled at another CUNY college are deemed fulfilled at John Jay.
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from outside CUNY
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Completed courses will be evaluated to determine whether they fulfill Common Core requirements.
If the student later transfers to another CUNY college, these determinations will transfer.
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with AA or AS earned
Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees earned from any regionally accredited institution of higher education
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The Common Core is deemed fulfilled.
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College Option Requirements for Transfers from Bachelors degree programs
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from other CUNY colleges
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12 credits
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3 credits from each College Option Category
The number of College Option credits required is reduced by the number of College Option credits earned at other CUNY colleges.
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from outside CUNY
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12 credits
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3 credits from each College Option Category
Completed courses will be evaluated to determine whether they fulfill Common Core requirements.
If the student later transfers to another CUNY college, these determinations will transfer.
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with a Bachelor’s Degree earned
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The College Option is deemed fulfilled.
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College Option Requirements for Transfer Students from Associate Degree Programs
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with 30 credits or fewer earned
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12 credits |
3 credits from each College Option category
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| with 31-59 credits earned |
9 credits |
3 credits (1 course) from Justice Core I (200-level): Justice and the Individual
3 credits (1 course) from Justice Core II (300-level): Struggles for Justice & Equality in the U.S. OR Justice in Global Perspectives
3 credits (1 course) from Learning from the Past OR Communications
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with 60 credits or more earned
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9 credits
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3 credits (1 course) from Justice Core II: The Struggle for Justice & Equality in the U.S. OR Justice in Global Perspectives
3 credits (1 course) from Learning from the Past
3 credits (1 course) from Communications
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with AA, AS, or AAS earned
Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from any regionally accredited institution of higher education
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6 credits
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3 credits (1 course) from Justice Core II: Struggles for Justice & Equality in the U.S. OR Justice in Global Perspectives
3 credits (1 course) from Learning from the Past OR Communications
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