John Jay College of Criminal Justice

The new building includes more than 600,000 square feet of state-of-the-art “smart” classrooms, forensic labs, moot court room, conference center and simulator labs – all with a 100-percent WiFi collegiate environment..

The main entrance opens into the stunning Kroll Atrium that anchors the cascading spaces both horizontally and vertically, with a series of grand staircases, escalators, lounges, and gathering areas. At the heart of the College is the outdoor Jay Walk, a football field-sized landscaped rooftop commons five stories above the sidewalk. The Jay Walk, which was named by students, is the College’s first actual campus green and the only college campus park in Midtown Manhattan. Its greenery provides an oasis of natural beauty in the midst of the dynamism that is John Jay. The Atrium and the Jay Walk are buzzing with energy and vibrancy when the semester is in session, especially during “Community Hour” (1:40-2:40 p.m.), when student clubs and activities are in full swing, or when groups of students gather to carry on their class discussions or just hang out over lunch.

The Lloyd Sealy Library houses one of the world’s premier criminal justice libraries. With unique holdings of 440,000 books, periodicals, microforms and digital collections, the Library supports the general education and curricula aims of the College and provides opportunities for extensive research in the social sciences, criminal justice, forensic psychology, forensic science and related fields.

The John Jay Bloodhounds enjoy topnotch athletics facilities on campus, including the newly renovated Doghouse gym and basketball court and the 25-yard swimming pool. They also have access to the USTA Tennis Center, MCU baseball park, and additional facilities on Randall’s Island.

John Jay is located in New York City on the west side of Manhattan near Lincoln Center and Central Park, and the City as a whole serves as an important extension of campus.

John Jay offers comfortable and caring housing options to its students. The College ensures that each residence hall has a welcoming home atmosphere, and each room includes amenities like study desks, chairs, chests of drawers, closets or wardrobes, wireless Internet access, and a cable connection. The residence halls are also conveniently located, offering an easy 15-minute subway commute to campus.

Types of Rooms

Deluxe Double: A double (two person) occupancy living space. Each resident receives a regular twin-size bed, two under-bed dresser units and desk with chair. The room features two private bathrooms, a closet, a flat-screen television with premium cable channels and a small-style refrigerator.

Deluxe Triple: A triple (three person) occupancy living space. Each resident receives a lofted regular twin-size bed – loft-style beds are raised, with the desk and dresser underneath the bed for efficient use of space – and a desk with chair. The room features two private bathrooms, one wardrobe or closet, a flat-screen television with premium channels and a small-style refrigerator.

Double: A double (two person) occupancy living space. Each resident receives a regular twin-size bed, two under-bed dresser units and desk with chair. The room features a private bathroom, closet, flat-screen television with premium cable channels and small-style refrigerator.

Large Double: A double (two person) occupancy living space that’s a larger version of a standard double. Each resident receives a regular twin-size bed, two under-bed dresser units and a desk with chair. The room features a private bathroom, closet, flat-screen television with premium cable channels and small-style refrigerator.

Large Single: A larger version of a single-person living space. This room is furnished with a regular twin-size bed, two under-bed dresser units and a desk with chair. The room features a private bathroom, closet, flat-screen television with premium cable channels and small-style refrigerator. 

Lofted Triple: A triple (three person) occupancy living space. Each resident receives a regular twin-size lofted bed – loft-style beds are raised, with the desk and dresser underneath the bed for efficient use of space – and a desk with chair. The room features a private bathroom, one wardrobe or closet, a flat-screen television with premium channels and a small-style refrigerator.

Single: A single-person living space. This room is furnished with a regular twin-size bed, two under-bed dresser units and a desk with chair. The room features a private bathroom, closet, flat-screen television with premium cable channels and small-style refrigerator.