“John Jay is a unique institution. It’s a place where everyone—first-generation students, working students, immigrants, parents, and veterans—can transform their lives with a justice-focused education.” —President Karol V. Mason
On November 18, John Jay held its Fall 2018 open house for prospective students. With campus tours, workshops, and welcome sessions, this event provided future students with the chance to learn more about our College. “John Jay is a unique institution. It’s a place where everyone—first-generation students, working students, immigrants, parents, and veterans—can transform their lives with a justice-focused education,” said President Karol V. Mason. “Today, you’ll get a clear sense of how this campus is alive with energy and passion. I am confident that you’ll be impressed and discover that John Jay is the right place for you.” Offering students the chance to speak with faculty who are committed to excellence; learn about various academic programs; and find out why John Jay’s student-life experience has been rated among the best in CUNY, the prospective students at Open House left with a complete understanding of why John Jay students proudly call themselves fierce advocates for justice. At the event, we spoke with several future students and asked them, Why John Jay?
Giana Romero
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Law and Society
“My sister is an alumna of John Jay and she told me that this is a great school. I want to be a criminal justice lawyer. I want to fight for the people and become a defending attorney, so this college falls right in line. It's the perfect school for what I want to do.”
Michael Rodriguez
Transfer Student
Potential Major: Cybersecurity
“I was looking at a lot of schools, but I liked John Jay because of its programs. John Jay is the only college with a major that only says ‘Cybersecurity.’ The majors at other colleges say something like ‘Computer Science,’ and that’s not what I want to do.
Esmeralda Hernandez
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Undeclared
“John Jay is a big school and very diverse. I might want to be a lawyer, and I know that John Jay offers very good programs to help with that field. I might also want to be an investigator or detective, and this would be a good foundation for it.”
Michael Cabarcas
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Criminal Justice
“John Jay is a very good school for criminal justice and it is close to home. I also know that there's a criminal justice program where you can get your bachelors and master’s degree in five years.”
Destiny Chong
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Undecided
“I decided to look into John Jay because I’m really interested in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology. Being in the criminal justice field is beneficial to me and my peers. I see myself being a sign language interpreter—an ASL interpreter—either freelancing or working for the city.”
David Crishom
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Political Science
“My sister came here and she said that she really liked the John Jay campus, the atmosphere and the teachers.”
Karla Osorno
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Undeclared
“John Jay offers a lot of criminal justice majors and I have always been interested in that.”
Jack Gawrelck
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Fraud Investigation
“I’m thinking about John Jay because you guys apparently have a really good Fraud Investigation program here, and I want to be a forensic accountant someday.”
Joyce Escatel
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Forensic Science
“I want to come to John Jay because they are one of the only public schools that offer forensics. I want to go to medical school to become a forensic pathologist.”
Juan Velez
Incoming Freshman
Potential Major: Criminal Justice
“I want to work in the police department and my teachers in high school recommended John Jay to me.”
