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Transfer Credit Evaluation Online Tutorial

Transfer Credit Evaluation Online Tutorial. “ Educating for Justice”. Our Goals. College Overview and Requirements Understanding Your Evaluation CUNY Assessment and Proficiency Exams How to Register After You Register…. Immunization Requirements.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation Online Tutorial

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  1. Transfer Credit Evaluation Online Tutorial “ Educating for Justice”

  2. Our Goals • College Overview and Requirements • Understanding Your Evaluation • CUNY Assessment and Proficiency Exams • How to Register • After You Register…

  3. Immunization Requirements New York State law requires immunization information before you can register. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) • Required for those born on or after January 1, 1957 Meningitis • A record of meningococcal meningitis immunization -or- • Waiver signed by the student or student's parent or guardian. • File your immunization via e-Sims Student Health Services - 1292N Phone: (212)237-8052 Fax: (212) 237-80 healthoffice@jjay.cuny.edu

  4. Transfer StudentsCUNY Skills Assessment Test • Transfer applicants can meet the skills admissions requirements in (CSAT) reading, writing, and mathematics on the basis of the SAT, ACT, NYS Regents, and/or CUNY Assessment Test scores. • Students with a 3 credit college-level English course and/or mathematic course or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university, and have received a grade of “C” or better are exempt. • The grades must appear on the official transcript from the institution that the student is transferring from.  • You may have received a letter notifying you of the date and time to take the test.  • If you cannot make the scheduled date, you must contact the Testing Office to reschedule at 212-237-8108.  Unless you are exempt, you will not be allowed to register for courses without taking the CUNY Assessment Tests. • To be eligible for a 4-year degree program at John Jay, you should have taken and passed the CUNY Assessment Tests unless you were exempt by SAT, ACT, and / or NYS Regents scores.  Associate degree candidates must pass the CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE) in order to be eligible for a 4-year degree program.   

  5. CUNY Assessment Tests (CAT) • Students with college level English and college level Math are exempt from taking the CUNY Skills Assessment Test in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics: • SAT I score of 480 or higher in Verbal or Critical Reading and 500 on Mathematics • ACT score of 21 or higher in English and Math • New York State Regents score of 75 or higher in English and Math • COMPASS Mathematics Test is required for math placement. Does not apply if you transfer in with College Level math course(s) • For NYS Regents exemptions an official High School transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office, unless included with your application. Testing - 3314N Phone: (212) 237-8108

  6. CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE) • Students with greater than 45 credits must take the CUNY Proficiency Exam by their 60th credit • Testing Office will notify you of eligibility • 3 chances to take test • A no show = a failure • A registration STOP will be placed on your record if you fail to take the CPE, which will prevent you from registering • Student are exempt from the CPE exam if they have completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited University

  7. Baccalaureate Degree Distribution

  8. Understanding Your Evaluation Below are two versions of your evaluation. One is a handwritten version, the other is computer-generated. Both are the same.

  9. Understanding Your Evaluation • View your unofficial transcript on eSims. • You have received credit for the courses indicated, DO NOT REPEAT THOSE COURSES! • Any discrepancies need to be resolved in the Admissions Office by the end your first semester. • If you had courses in progress at the time you applied to John Jay, mail or bring in an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) to the Admissions Office.

  10. Understanding Your Evaluation You may encounter one or more of the below items on your evaluation. Please become familiar with them. • 001, 002, 003: (elective credit), may be applied to electives or general requirements in some cases (i.e. Art 001=ART/MUS/DRA requirement) • “0 credits next to a course #: Exempts you from course, no credit awarded due to a grade of “D” • If you failed to receive credit for a course taken at your previous school, it can be because John Jay does not have a comparable course. *If you would like to appeal this action, please bring in a course description from your previous college’s course catalog, bulletin, or syllabi to the Admissions Office, Room 4205N. • Course Substitution : Students seeking a substitution for a course, i.e., Law 202 for Law 204, must consult with the departmental chair for approval. A maximum of three course substitutions is permitted for each degree program.

  11. Understanding Your Evaluation Number of Credits Accepted • 90 from Senior College (4-year) • 68 from Community College (2-year) • 30 from External Institutions - includes law enforcement academy, fire academy, CLEP test and military experience • No more than 90 credits from all sources • 30 credits of coursework in residence and at least 50% of your major at John Jay

  12. Bachelors Degree Requirements • Depending on your major and your degree program, anywhere from 47 to 59 credits. • For the baccalaureate degree, the general requirements are part of the 120 credits required for graduation • You must also have a 2.0 GPA

  13.  I .  SKILLS     (15Credits)     Prerequisite English              101 Placement Exam Prerequisite for all 200 level courses English                             201 Eng 101 (Prerequisite or all 300 level courses) Speech                          113 Mathematics           103+104, or 104, or 105 Placement exam or 108 or 141 appropriate MAT class (Prerequisite 104 or 105)

  14. II.  CORE REQUIREMENTS     (15 Crs) Prerequisite History                                           203Eng 101 History 204 History                                           205 Philosophy                                      231Eng 101 Prerequisite Literature                            230 or 231             Eng 201 Literature                            232 or 233             Eng 201

  15. III.  DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS A.  Cultural Studies    (6 - 12 credits)   1.  Foreign Lang (0-6 credits)             2.  Ethnic Studies (Select one of the following)                Ethnic Studies  123                                          Ethnic Studies  124 Ethnic Studies  125   3.  Fine Arts, Music or Drama                                         Select any one 3-credit Art, Music, or Drama

  16. B.   Social Sciences   (Select two from following) (6 Crs)  Anthropology   101  Economics   101  Government   101                                 Psychology   101  Sociology 101                                      C.  Natural Sciences   (4-8 Crs)  Natural Science 107  Second Science   (Select one) Physics 101 or 203 Bio 103 or 108  Environmental Science 108           Forensic Science 108 Che 103 or 108 (FOS Majors Only) D.  Physical Education     (1-3 Crs) ANY PED COURSE        Total General Requirement Credits:   47-59

  17. General Education Requirements: Exemptions • Can I be exempted from any General Ed. Courses? • There are 5 possible exemptions. • Speech 113 • Math 103-104, Math 105 • Foreign Language • NSC 107 • PED Although we provide you with an outline on how to receive exemptions, final adjudication and awarding of exemptions lies with the individual departments. • What does being exempted from a course mean? • Being exempted from a course means one is not obligated to take the specific course in question for matriculation. HOWEVER, being exempted from a specific course does not exempt one from fulfilling the overall credit requirement for graduation. (120 credits) Exemptions from a particular course are not accompanied by the credits awarded for the course.

  18. General Education Requirements: Exemptions • Am I eligible for an exemption? How do I apply for/get an exemption? • Speech 113: To apply for an exemption for speech, contact the Department of Speech, Theatre, and Media Studies. • Math 104, 105: Based on your scores from the CUNY Assessment Exam, which were taken prior to your entrance to John Jay, the Mathematics Department will have automatically exempted qualified individuals. To verify and confirm one’s exemption status, contact the Registrar’s. • Natural Science 107 • Students who took • 3 years of high school science and • passed 2 regents exams (NYS Regents ONLY with a score of 75 or better) are eligible to be exempt from Natural Science (applicable only to NYS residents). To apply/confirm one’s exemption, contact the Registrar’s for the appropriate form and at One Stop Desk.

  19. General Education Requirements: Exemptions • Foreign Language: • There are five ways one can be eligible for a foreign language exemption: • NYS Regents: Individuals who took and passed the NYS Foreign Language Regents Level III exam are exempt from the Foreign Language requirement. • AP: Individuals who participated and passed with a minimum grade of 3 on Advanced Placement Exams are exempt. (*6 credit are awarded to those who passed the AP) • CLEP exam and departmental exam: Those who take the CLEP (College Level Examination Program -The registrar holds this exam only 3 times a year.) and departmental exam and pass will be awarded an exemption. • Oversea HS Diploma: Individuals who possess a high school diploma from overseas are exempt from the FL req. Please check with the Foreign Language dept. for confirmation. • Transfer Credits: Individual who transferred from another university who passed with a grade of C or higher in a foreign language, are exempt from taking the FL req. at John Jay. Must have a 200 level or above unless a second half course such as 102.

  20. Electives • What are electives? • Electives are courses taken which do not go towards fulfilling either general education requirements or major requirements. • Why do I need to take them? • To fulfill the remaining credit requirement for matriculation. • How many credits do I need to take of electives? • Approximately 30 credits. • Is there anyway I can make these elective credits more productive? • You may utilize your elective credits to pursue a minor or certificate program, such as the CASAC or Dispute Resolution.

  21. Minors • What are minors? • Minors are concentrations in a specific discipline. • Why should I pursue a minor? • A minor is a beneficial asset to any individual who has a passion for a specific subject area. It is both a productive use of your time and effort as well as a very marketable trait for post-graduation employment. • How do I pursue a minor? • To pursue a minor, one must take 18 credits worth of courses in the specific discipline. The specific courses acceptable for the satisfactory completion of the minor are at the discretion of the department with whom you wish to seek it. • What minors does John Jay offer? - See the new Undergraduate Bulletin page 125 • How do I declare a minor? • Once the student is in touch with the subject areas dept. and successfully completes the classes required for a minor, he or she must declare the minor by completing the “Declaration of Minor” form with the Department Chairperson’s signature.

  22. Special Programs and Initiatives • What else does John Jay offer? • McNair Program • BA/MA • CUNY Baccalaureate • Interdisciplinary Studies • CASAC: Credentials in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling • Dispute Resolution Certificate Program • Student Services/Activities/Government

  23. Online Registration Walk-through • The following slides cover the online registration process. • Please follow the sequence of slides step-by-step by clicking on each slide. • You will be utilizing e-SIMS – the Student Information Management System within the CUNY Portal. • If you have any questions, feel free to contact an Admissions Counselor • To begin: Go to John Jay College website http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/

  24. Go to: Current Students Click On: eSIMS Insert: CUNY Portal Username and Password Click On: eSIMS Click On: Registration + Corresponding Semester Insert: 4 digit course codes in boxes Click On: ADD Button *** Contact the Helpdesk at 212-237-8907 if you have questions or problems! How To Register Online • Go To: John Jay College Homepage at:www.jjay.cuny.edu

  25. Input your Username and Password Press Log In (use the same log in information as when you applied to CUNY)

  26. First, Click “Transcript” to access all of the transfer credits awarded to you.

  27. This is an unofficial copy of your transcript. Please review before registering.

  28. A “Stop” prevents you from Registering. If you see this message, please click on the link Click on “Open Sections” to view available courses

  29. Please Select appropriate college and semester and remove Graduate check box John Jay College Fall 2009

  30. Please check Open Sections Select appropriate Discipline and Course (i.e. ENG 201) .

  31. Select appropriate 4-digit course code (i.e. 2353) Return to e-SIMS main page.

  32. Click on “Registration”

  33. 2 3 5 3 Enter the pre-selected four digit course code

  34. If you see the above message, select another course

  35. If you see the above message, you are registered for course

  36. After You Register . . . • Consult the Academic Calendar for tuition payment dates • Please consult the Security Website for Photo ID dates. Photos must be taken in-person. • First day of class is August 28th for student who have registered for Friday courses.

  37. What does it cost to attend John Jay? Expenses – Books, Transportation, Food *Tuition rates are subject to change without prior notice by action of the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York.

  38. Applying for Financial Aid Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) • Online Filing • Obtain a Federal PIN number at http://www.pin.ed.gov • Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to complete the FAFSA form • Paper Filing • Obtain a paper application form at your high school college advisory office or at the Public Library • Other items to Complete FAFSA form • John Jay College federal Code is 002693 • Have a copy of you or your family’s 2008 federal tax return or proof of income Opportunity Program Students (SEEK,CD,HEOP,EOP) must submit an Opportunity Program Transfer Form to Financial Aid

  39. Applying For Financial Aid Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) • For New York State Residents Only • After completing your FAFSA, complete your online TAP application by linking to it directly from your FAFSA Confirmation Page, or by going to the quick link button, Apply for TAP, on the HESC Web site. • You will be prompted to get a HescPIN (Personal Identification Number). You will use your HescPIN to "sign" your TAP application, to keep track of your application information, or to make changes. • Once you have your HescPIN, complete your online TAP application. Information from your FAFSA and your family's calculated NYS net taxable income will be pre-filled on your online TAP application. • John Jay College TAP Code is 1414

  40. Financial Aid Continues…Extremely Important • Students who receive TAP awards MUST register for courses within their major.  (Please read TAP guidelines handout) (Tuition Assistance Program) • In order to receive your TAP award each semester, you must adhere to the following rule: • Must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits that are applicable to your declared major.  If you registered for courses that do NOT apply to your major, we are required to return the award and revise your tuition account with the college. • Once it is determined that you are registered for 12 degree credits that apply to your major on file with the Registrar’s Office, the award will be certified.  To review your academic transcript and degree requirements online with Degree Works, please follow the instructions below.

  41. Financial Aid Continues…Extremely Important • PLEASE NOTE: Not every student’s major allows for elective courses.  Register for classes STILL NEEDED. • ·     Go to www.cuny.edu • ·     Click LOG IN • ·     Click REGISTER NOW (if you do not already have user id) • ·     Type in your user id and password • ·     Click student advisement/degree audit • ·     Type in your ss# and enter, click audit, click view audit, you can view or print the audit. Select classes STILL NEEDED. • You may contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@jjay.cuny.edu to review your academic eligibility for TAP.  All TAP awards that are credited towards a student’s bill are estimated awards.  And will be reviewed for degree requirement in addition to the rate of progress and program pursuit academic guidelines that are published in John Jay College’s bulletin.

  42. Scholarships • Does John Jay offer any scholarships? • Yes, John Jay offers a wide array of scholarships. There are scholarships available specifically for John Jay students – both undergraduate and graduate, as well as CUNY-wide scholarships. • Where can I get information on my eligibility to apply for scholarships? • Visit the Scholarship Service Office in room 100BW in the Westport Building or visit their website at http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/scholarshipservices/home.html

  43. Accessing Your Email • All John Jay College students are assigned a college email address • Email is the primary method of communication utilized by the college • To access your email, click “Webmail” on the college homepage • Select “Student Email” • To login: • userID – firstname.lastname for example “john.jay” • Password – jj Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number of CUNY ID number

  44. CUNY Portal and Blackboard • The CUNY portal is a gateway to all things CUNY • You should have created a CUNY Portal account when filing your online application • To login to the CUNY Portal or to create an account, click on “Blackboard Online” on the John Jay College homepage • “Blackboard” is the program used for online courses and by professors to post information on the web

  45. Our Building’s Locations . . . Annex John Jay College’s location and surrounding area *Westport is the home of the John Jay College Bookstore, Cafeteria and First Year Programs. There is a cyber lounge, and all classrooms are technologically equipped.

  46. Housing Options • The Educational Housing Office - http://www.studenthousing.org/ • The Webster - http://www.websterapartments.org/ • Long Island University (718.488.1046) located at 1 University Plaza in Brooklyn, offers housing. • CES Embassy (Manhattan School of Music) is located at 134 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY, 212.629.7300. • You might also try the classifieds: • New York Daily News - http://www.nydailynews.com/ • New York NewsDay - http://www.newsday.com/ • New York Post – http://www.nypost.com/ • The New York Times - http://www.nytimes.com/ • The Village Voice - http://www.villagevoice.com/

  47. Transfer Counseling • You are required to meet with a Transfer Counselor by registration time of your second semester or a TS STOP will be placed on your record. • Transfer Counseling Contact Information:Room: 3134NPhone: (212) 237-8271Email:peercounseling@jjay.cuny.edu

  48. We are here for you! Undergraduate Admissions Location: Room 4205N Phone: (212)237-8869/8873 Email: admissions@jjay.cuny.edu On the web: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu Admissions Counselors: Christopher Valentino: Phone 646-557-4553 E-mail: cvalentino@jjay.cuny.edu Josephine Pujols: Phone 212-237-8867 E-mail: jpujols@jjay.cuny.edu Jeanette Tavarez: Phone 212-484-1185 E-mail: jtavarez@jjay.cuny.edu Christopher Laudando: Phone 646-557-4544 E-mail: claudando@jjay.cuny.edu Rafael Quiles: Phone 212-237-8868 E-mail: rquiles@jjay.cuny.edu

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