John Jay College of Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) in Manhattan, focused on criminal justice, public safety, forensic science, law, and related social sciences. Founded to educate professionals for justice and public service careers, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs spanning criminal justice, forensic science, cybersecurity, forensic psychology, public administration, and liberal arts. The college is known for applied learning, research centers tied to justice policy and practice, and strong ties to New York City agencies and courts. Its campus is an urban Midtown Manhattan setting centered on West 59th Street, with academic buildings, a library, labs, and student life facilities integrated into the city rather than a traditional sprawling green campus. As a CUNY institution, it serves a diverse student body, including many first-generation and commuting students, alongside specialized graduate and certificate pathways for justice-sector professionals.